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
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13 | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 7:30 pm | Local |
| Sat, Aug 22 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | Local |
| Sat, Aug 29 | vs Detroit Lions | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 20 | at Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:20 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Houston Texans | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | at Washington Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30 am | NFLN |
| Sun, Oct 11 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | vs Tennessee Titans | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 15 | vs Miami Dolphins | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Thu, Nov 19 | at Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX | 8:15 pm | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 29 | vs New York Giants | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Dec 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| Sun, Dec 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Dec 20 | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Sun, Jan 3 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | TBA | TBA |
FAQ
Q: When do the Indianapolis Colts open the 2026 regular season?
A: The 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Baltimore at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on CBS.
Q: What are the Indianapolis Colts home games in 2026?
A: 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).
Q: When do the Indianapolis Colts play the Houston Texans in 2026?
A: The 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.
Q: When is the Indianapolis Colts bye week in 2026?
A: The bye week on the 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule falls on Sunday, December 6.