As the 2025 NFL season has concluded, Indianapolis Colts fans are already looking ahead to future matchups. We have the Indianapolis Colts future opponents and schedules here for you. Thanks to the NFL’s fixed scheduling rotation, we know the Colts’ opponents for upcoming seasons well in advance. The formula ensures each team plays their division rivals twice (home and away), full divisions from the NFC and AFC on a rotating basis, and additional inter-conference games based on the previous year’s standings.
Indianapolis Colts Future Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Team: Indianapolis Colts (AFC South)
- Seasons covered: 2026, 2027, and 2028
- 2026 schedule: Complete – 8 home games, 9 away games (17 total)
- 2027 and 2028 opponents: Set by the NFL division-rotation formula; dates and home/away finalized at each release
- Schedule release: NFL regular-season schedules are typically announced in May
Indianapolis Colts Future Opponents and Schedules
We break down the Indianapolis Colts future opponents and schedules starting with 2026, including clear home/away designations. Opponents are subject to minor changes, but the rotation is locked in. Now, if and when we go to an 18 game season, we’ll come back and add the appropriate game to the given year for you.
| Year | Indianapolis Colts Schedule |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule |
| 2027 | 2027 Indianapolis Colts Schedule |
| 2028 | 2028 Indianapolis Colts Schedule |
| 2029 | Coming Soon |
| 2030 | Coming Soon |
2026 Indianapolis Colts Opponents & Schedule
We have the printable 2026 Indianapolis Colts schedule posted up here for you to checkout as details finalize as well as the 2026 future opponents below. You can also checkout the 2027 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Schedule if you are looking to get an extreme head start on planning. All 2026-27 NFL regular season printable schedules are posted here when you are looking for other teams.
| Home Opponents | Away Opponents |
| Houston Texans | Cleveland Browns |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
| Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Baltimore Ravens | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Dallas Cowboys | Tennessee Titans |
| New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
| Miami Dolphins | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Minnesota Vikings |
2027 Indianapolis Colts Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2027 Indianapolis Colts opponents & schedule for you.
| Home Opponents | Away Opponents |
| Houston Texans | Buffalo Bills |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
| Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
| New York Jets | New Orleans Saints |
| Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Carolina Panthers | Tennessee Titans |
| AFC West TBD | AFC North TBD |
| NFC West TBD |
2028 Indianapolis Colts Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2028 Indianapolis Colts opponents & schedule for you.
| Home Opponents | Away Opponents |
| Houston Texans | Chicago Bears |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Denver Broncos |
| Tennessee Titans | Detroit Lions |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Houston Texans |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Green Bay Packers | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Minnesota Vikings | Tennessee Titans |
| AFC North TBD | AFC East TBD |
| NFC East TBD |
These future opponent lists are based on the official NFL scheduling formula and reliable sources. We’ll update this page as more details (like exact TBD matchups) are confirmed after each season. You can also check out all of the other future NFL schedules here. For those who like to look at parlays, we have a free parlay calculator tool posted for you to use now as well.
Frequently Asked Questions: Indianapolis Colts Future Schedule
How are the Indianapolis Colts future opponents determined?
Each NFL team’s yearly opponents are set by a fixed formula: six games against division rivals (home and away), four against every team in one other division in the same conference, four against a division in the other conference, two against same-place finishers in the remaining same-conference divisions, and a 17th game against a same-place finisher from the other conference. That is why the Indianapolis Colts matchups are known years in advance, even before dates are assigned.
Do we know the Indianapolis Colts 2027 and 2028 opponents yet?
Yes. The 2027 and 2028 opponents are already determined by the rotation formula and are listed on this page by year. What is not yet set is the exact week, date, kickoff time, and home or away designation for the rotating games, which the NFL confirms when each schedule is released.
When will the Indianapolis Colts 2027 schedule be released?
The NFL typically releases its full regular-season schedule in May. The Indianapolis Colts 2027 schedule, with dates and kickoff times, is expected in May 2027.
How many home and away games do the Indianapolis Colts have in 2026?
The Indianapolis Colts play 8 home games and 9 away games in the 2026 regular season, for 17 total across the 18-week schedule, which includes one bye week.
