Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs went 6-11 last season. For a franchise with four Lombardi trophies and sixteen division titles, that is not a dip, it is a reckoning. Andy Reid answered it by rebuilding his offensive staff around a familiar name. The modules above pull from the live feed, so the record, standings and roster on this page keep themselves current.
The schedule gives Kansas City no gentle landing either. Three of the first four are decided in prime time or on the road, and the bye arrives in Week 5, earlier than any team would choose.
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Games and Kickoff Times
Kickoffs are shown in Eastern, an hour ahead of Kansas City. Opponent names link to that game’s page.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time ET | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, Sept 14 | Denver Broncos | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
| 2 | Sun, Sept 20 | Indianapolis Colts | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 3 | Sun, Sept 27 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 5 | Bye week | – | – | – |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | Los Angeles Chargers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Denver Broncos | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | at Buffalo Bills, Thanksgiving | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 13 | Thu, Dec 3 | at Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | New England Patriots | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | San Francisco 49ers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 17 | TBD | at Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | TBD |
Six games sit in a national window. Sunday afternoon starts can be moved from Week 5 onward, and the two AFC West games that close the year, at the Chargers and at home to the Raiders, are dated only after Week 17.
Prefer it printed? The Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2026 page carries a free PDF, a wall calendar and kickoffs in all four US time zones. Everything league-wide is on the 2026 NFL schedule.
After 6-11, Reid Went Back to What Worked
Eric Bieniemy is the offensive coordinator again. He held the same title in Kansas City from 2018 through 2022 and won two Super Bowls in that run, then spent 2025 coaching running backs in Chicago. He replaces Matt Nagy, whose contract expired after the 6-11 season.
Steve Spagnuolo stays on defense. Reid kept his defensive coordinator and changed the side of the ball that fell apart, rather than the one that did not.
Two more position hires came with him. DeMarco Murray joined as running backs coach and Chad O’Shea as wide receivers coach, both new voices in rooms that needed them.
Arrowhead, and a Very Early Bye
Kansas City plays nine games at Arrowhead Stadium, which has held the club since 1972. The Week 5 bye is the awkward part of the calendar: it lands in mid October and leaves twelve straight weeks of football afterwards, with no break before the December run of Thanksgiving in Buffalo, a Thursday in Los Angeles and a Monday night against New England.
96.5 The Fan carries the radio call, with a Spanish language broadcast on Tico Sports. On television CBS has most of the AFC slate, with NBC, ESPN, ABC, FOX and Prime Video splitting the national dates. Outside the region, CBS and FOX coverage is regional and NFL Sunday Ticket covers the rest. The AFC West table is in the NFL standings.
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Season Facts
| Head coach | Andy Reid |
| Offensive coordinator | Eric Bieniemy |
| Defensive coordinator | Steve Spagnuolo |
| 2025 result | 6-11 |
| Division | AFC West |
| Stadium | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Bye week | Week 5 |
| Championships | 4 |
| Division titles | 16 |
Kansas City Chiefs FAQ
Who is the Chiefs offensive coordinator in 2026?
Eric Bieniemy. He returns to a job he held in Kansas City from 2018 through 2022, replacing Matt Nagy.
Why did the Chiefs change offensive coordinator?
Kansas City finished 6-11 in 2025 and Matt Nagy’s contract expired. Andy Reid brought Bieniemy back from Chicago, where he had spent the season as running backs coach.
How did the Chiefs finish the 2025 season?
6-11. It was the season that triggered the offensive staff overhaul ahead of 2026.
Who is the Chiefs defensive coordinator?
Steve Spagnuolo, retained for 2026. Reid changed the offensive staff and kept the defensive one intact.
Which division are the Kansas City Chiefs in?
The AFC West, alongside the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. They play each of those three twice a season.
How many Super Bowls have the Kansas City Chiefs won?
Four, along with seven conference titles and 16 division titles.
When do the Chiefs play the Broncos in 2026?
Twice. At Arrowhead on Monday, September 14 to open the season, then at Empower Field on Sunday, November 1.
Which radio stations carry Chiefs games?
96.5 The Fan carries every game, with Spanish language coverage on Tico Sports.
A familiar coordinator, an unfamiliar record and a bye that comes and goes before Halloween. The Kansas City Chiefs spend 2026 answering whether 6-11 was an accident. Bookmark this page for scores, kickoff times and the AFC West standings.
Last updated: September 9, 2026. Fixtures and staff checked against chiefs.com and nfl.com.
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chiefs
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 64 | 40 | +24 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| 2 |
Bills
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 77 | 62 | +15 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 3 |
Bengals
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 53 | 33 | +20 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 4 |
Jaguars
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 47 | 30 | +17 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 5 |
Raiders
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 53 | 27 | +26 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 6 |
Patriots
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 30 | 16 | +14 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 7 |
Ravens
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 8 |
Jets
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 40 | 30 | +10 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 9 |
Broncos
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 30 | 44 | -14 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 10 |
Steelers
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 23 | 33 | -10 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 11 |
Browns
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 12 |
Dolphins
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 26 | 62 | -36 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 13 |
Titans
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 14 |
Chargers
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 28 | 52 | -24 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 15 |
Texans
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 16 |
Colts
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 53 | 74 | -21 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seahawks
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 44 | 17 | +27 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 2 |
Vikings
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 48 | 25 | +23 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 3 |
Bills
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 77 | 62 | +15 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 4 |
Chiefs
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 64 | 40 | +24 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| 5 |
49ers
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 62 | 20 | +42 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 6 |
Bengals
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 53 | 33 | +20 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 7 |
Raiders
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 53 | 27 | +26 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 8 |
Eagles
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | 48 | 42 | +6 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 9 |
Bears
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 62 | 46 | +16 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 10 |
Lions
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 62 | 71 | -9 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 11 |
Saints
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 54 | 48 | +6 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 12 |
Jaguars
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 47 | 30 | +17 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 13 |
Rams
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 35 | 33 | +2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 14 |
Giants
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 34 | 48 | -14 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 15 |
Broncos
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 30 | 44 | -14 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 16 |
Patriots
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 30 | 16 | +14 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 17 |
Panthers
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 71 | 62 | +9 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 18 |
Steelers
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 23 | 33 | -10 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 19 |
Ravens
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 20 |
Cowboys
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 57 | 48 | +9 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 21 |
Jets
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 40 | 30 | +10 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 22 |
Cardinals
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 33 | 45 | -12 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 23 |
Browns
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 24 |
Falcons
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 51 | 68 | -17 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| 25 |
Packers
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 56 | 91 | -35 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| 26 |
Colts
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 53 | 74 | -21 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 27 |
Buccaneers
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 46 | 56 | -10 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 28 |
Commanders
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 42 | 61 | -19 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 29 |
Texans
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 30 |
Titans
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 31 |
Chargers
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 28 | 52 | -24 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 32 |
Dolphins
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 26 | 62 | -36 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Season | GP | REC | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL | |||
| NFL 26/27 | 2 | 2-0 |
1.000
|
| NFL Preseason | |||
| NFL Preseason 2026 | 2 | 0-2 |
.000
|
| Total | 4 | 2-2 |
.500
|