The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans are longtime rivals whose series runs back through the Houston Oilers era and the old AFC Central. Indianapolis holds a commanding all-time lead and has won six straight, but Tennessee owns the one meeting that mattered most. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their playoff clash.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Indianapolis leads 41-21
- All-time series (including playoffs): Indianapolis leads 41-22
- Postseason: Tennessee leads 1-0
- Current streak: Indianapolis has won 6 straight, most recently 38-14 on Oct 26, 2025
- First meeting: 1970 (Colts vs the Houston Oilers, post-merger)
Last 10 Meetings
Indianapolis has dominated lately, winning six in a row and going 6-4 over the last 10.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | Titans 14 at Colts 38 | Colts |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Colts 41 at Titans 20 | Colts |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Titans 30 at Colts 38 | Colts |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Colts 20 at Titans 17 | Colts |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Colts 31 at Titans 28 (OT) | Colts |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Titans 16 at Colts 23 | Colts |
| Oct 23, 2022 | Colts 10 at Titans 19 | Titans |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Titans 24 at Colts 17 | Titans |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Titans 34 at Colts 31 (OT) | Titans |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Colts 16 at Titans 25 | Titans |
2026 Matchups
The Colts and Titans meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC South.
- Week 6: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 – Titans at Colts
- Week 15: Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 – Colts at Titans
Postseason History
The Colts and Titans/Oilers have met once in the playoffs, and it sent Tennessee toward a Super Bowl.
- Jan 16, 2000 – 1999 AFC Divisional: Titans 19, Colts 16
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Colts and Titans?
Indianapolis leads the regular-season series 41-21. Tennessee won the only playoff meeting, so the Colts lead 41-22 including the postseason.
When do the Colts and Titans play in 2026?
Twice – Week 6 on Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, and Week 15 on Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 in Tennessee.
Have the Colts and Titans ever met in the playoffs?
Once – the 1999 AFC Divisional round, when the Titans won 19-16 in Indianapolis on their way to Super Bowl XXXIV.
