2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule: Complete Dates, Times, TV and Key Matchups

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The 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule opens with three preseason games in August before a 17-game regular season that includes an international game in London against Washington, home matchups against Baltimore, Houston, Tennessee, Dallas, Miami, New York Giants, Cincinnati, and Jacksonville — plus a road trip to Kansas City in primetime on NBC/Peacock.

2026 Indianapolis Colts Preseason Schedule

2026 Indianapolis Colts Preseason Schedule

2026 Indianapolis Colts Preseason Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time (ET) TV
Thu, Aug 13at New England PatriotsGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA7:30 pmLocal
Sat, Aug 22vs Atlanta FalconsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmLocal
Sat, Aug 29vs Detroit LionsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmNFLN/Local

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2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule

2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule

2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time (ET) TV
Sun, Sep 13vs Baltimore RavensLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmCBS
Sun, Sep 20at Kansas City ChiefsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO8:20 pmNBC/Peacock
Sun, Sep 27vs Houston TexansLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmCBS
Sun, Oct 4at Washington CommandersTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England9:30 amNFLN
Sun, Oct 11at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA1:00 pmCBS
Sun, Oct 18vs Tennessee TitansLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmFOX
Sun, Oct 25at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN1:00 pmCBS
Sun, Nov 1at Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL1:00 pmCBS
Sun, Nov 8vs Dallas CowboysLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmFOX
Sun, Nov 15vs Miami DolphinsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmCBS
Thu, Nov 19at Houston TexansReliant Stadium, Houston, TX8:15 pmPrime Video
Sun, Nov 29vs New York GiantsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN1:00 pmFOX
Sun, Dec 6BYE———
Sun, Dec 13at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA1:00 pmFOX
Sun, Dec 20at Tennessee TitansNissan Stadium, Nashville, TN1:00 pmCBS
Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27vs Cincinnati BengalsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, INTBATBA
Sun, Jan 3at Cleveland BrownsHuntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH1:00 pmFOX
Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10vs Jacksonville JaguarsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, INTBATBA

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Home Opener and Primetime Road Test

The 2026 Indianapolis Colts Football Schedule begins at home against Baltimore, followed by a high-profile Sunday night road game at Kansas City on NBC/Peacock. Houston visits in Week 3 before the Colts head to London.

London International Game and Mid-Season Stretch

Indianapolis faces Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 4. Later in the season the Colts host Dallas and Miami in consecutive home games before a Thursday night road trip to Houston.

Indianapolis Colts Home Games 2026

The Indianapolis Colts home games 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium include:

  • Baltimore Ravens (Sep 13)
  • Houston Texans (Sep 27)
  • Tennessee Titans (Oct 18)
  • Dallas Cowboys (Nov 8)
  • Miami Dolphins (Nov 15)
  • New York Giants (Nov 29)
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Dec 26/27)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Jan 9/10)

Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 2026

Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 2026 is played twice. The Colts host Houston at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, then travel to Reliant Stadium on Thursday Night Football November 19.

Indianapolis Colts Bye Week 2026

The Indianapolis Colts bye week 2026 falls on Sunday, December 6 — a late-season rest that arrives before the final stretch of the regular season.

FAQ

When do the Indianapolis Colts open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Baltimore at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on CBS.

What are the Indianapolis Colts home games in 2026?
The Indianapolis Colts home games 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium include Baltimore (Sep 13), Houston (Sep 27), Tennessee (Oct 18), Dallas (Nov 8), Miami (Nov 15), New York Giants (Nov 29), Cincinnati (Dec 26/27), and Jacksonville (Jan 9/10).

When do the Indianapolis Colts play the Houston Texans in 2026?
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 2026 is played twice — Indianapolis hosts Houston at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, then travels to Reliant Stadium on Thursday Night Football November 19.

When is the Indianapolis Colts bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Indianapolis Colts Football Schedule falls on Sunday, December 6.