As the 2025 NFL season has concluded, Los Angeles Chargers fans are already looking ahead to future matchups as we get into the 2026 NFL Playoffs. We have the Los Angeles Chargers future opponents and schedules here for you. Thanks to the NFL’s fixed scheduling rotation, we know the Chargers’ 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.
Los Angeles Chargers Future Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Team: Los Angeles Chargers (AFC West)
- 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
Los Angeles Chargers Future Opponents and Schedules
We break down the Los Angeles Chargers future opponents and schedules starting with 2026, including clear home/away designations. Note that some matchups in later years (especially the “17th game” based on standings) are still TBD and will be finalized after the prior season ends. 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 | Los Angeles Chargers Schedule |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule |
| 2027 | 2027 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule |
| 2028 | 2028 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule |
| 2029 | Coming Soon |
| 2030 | Coming Soon |
2026 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule
We have the printable 2026 Los Angeles Chargers 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 (8 games) | Away (9 games) |
| Denver Broncos | Buffalo Bills |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Kansas City Chiefs |
| New England Patriots | Las Vegas Raiders |
| New York Jets | Los Angeles Rams |
| Arizona Cardinals | Miami Dolphins |
| San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks |
| Houston Texans | Baltimore Ravens |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
2027 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2027 Los Angeles Chargers opponents & schedule for you.
| Home (9 games) | Away (8 games) |
| Denver Broncos | Baltimore Ravens |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Chicago Bears |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Cleveland Browns | Denver Broncos |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Detroit Lions |
| Green Bay Packers | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Minnesota Vikings | Las Vegas Raiders |
| AFC East TBD (same-place finisher) | AFC South TBD (same-place finisher) |
| NFC East TBD (same-place finisher) |
2028 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2028 Los Angeles Chargers opponents & schedule for you.
| Home (8 games) | Away (9 games) |
| Denver Broncos | Denver Broncos |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Houston Texans |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Indianapolis Colts |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Tennessee Titans | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
| Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| AFC East TBD (same-place finisher) | AFC North TBD (same-place finisher) |
| NFC West TBD (same-place finisher) |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles Chargers Future Schedule
How are the Los Angeles Chargers 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 Los Angeles Chargers matchups are known years in advance, even before dates are assigned.
Do we know the Los Angeles Chargers 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 Los Angeles Chargers 2027 schedule be released?
The NFL typically releases its full regular-season schedule in May. The Los Angeles Chargers 2027 schedule, with dates and kickoff times, is expected in May 2027.
How many home and away games do the Los Angeles Chargers have in 2026?
The Los Angeles Chargers 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.
