Colts Unveil 2026 Regular Season Schedule Featuring London Game and Prime Time Matchup

The Indianianapolis Colts have released their full slate for the upcoming 2026 campaign, hoping a healthy roster can reverse the franchise’s recent postseason struggles. The team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season where a mid-season surge was derailed by injuries. After starting 8-2, the Colts lost seven consecutive games to finish 8-7, missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year.

Indianapolis is banking on the return of quarterback Daniel Jones, who re-signed with the team after recovering from a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season early. The offense is expected to rely heavily on Jones, who led a historically elite unit during the first half of last year. The defense also received a significant boost with the addition of cornerback Sauce Gardner, acquired at the previous trade deadline, providing a veteran presence in the secondary.

The 2026 regular season kicks off on September 13 with a home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Week 2 features a prime-time road test against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. A notable highlight on the schedule is a Week 4 home game against the Washington Commanders, which will be played in London with a 9:30 AM EDT kickoff. Divisional play begins in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, followed by matchups with the Tennessee Titans in Week 6 and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8.

The preseason schedule will provide an early look at the retooled roster. The Colts open the preseason on the road against the New England Patriots on August 13, followed by home contests against the Atlanta Falcons on August 22 and the Detroit Lions on August 29.

What to watch

• September 13: Regular season opener vs. Baltimore Ravens.
• October 4: London game vs. Washington Commanders.
• Player Health: Performance of Daniel Jones following Achilles surgery.
• Defensive Integration: Impact of Sauce Gardner in his first full season.

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