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Chargers schedule: Predicting the 2026 primetime matchups
TL;DR
The NFL will officially release the Chargers' 2026 schedule on May 14, with expectations for at least 5 primetime games. Key players returning from injury and a new offensive coordinator may influence their primetime matchups.
Key points
- Chargers' 2026 schedule release date is May 14
- Expectations for at least 5 primetime games
- Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt returning from injury
- Mike McDaniel joins as offensive coordinator
- All games will be played on American soil
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The NFL schedule is set to be officially released on Thursday, May 14.
The Chargers already know that all 17 of their games will be on American soil and that they will not play in primetime in Week 1, due to the release of individual games over the last week or two. But with a roster that regains offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt from injury and adds offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, Los Angeles will likely match or exceed last year's total of 5 primetime games.
Here's a look at which of those games feel likeliest to land in primetime slots.
Chargers @ Seahawks
Always expect the reigning Super Bowl champions to be on the primetime docket, especially when a high-octane offense like the Chargers is set to meet Seattle's historically good defense from a season ago. The Seahawks also don't have many other primetime game candidates: they'll open the season with a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday night and meet the Rams on Christmas Day, but the rest of their schedule doesn't leave many other obvious primetime tilts outside of LA.
Chargers @ Ravens
TV networks love a good story, and there's plenty to dig into in this one with Jim Harbaugh protege Jesse Minter taking over the Ravens this season. Minter was the defensive coordinator in LA for two seasons and transformed the Chargers into a fearsome unit that new coordinator Chris O'Leary is looking to maintain. Plus, this one gives us two of the best quarterbacks in the sport, with facing off against .
Q&A
When will the Chargers' 2026 schedule be released?
The Chargers' 2026 schedule will be officially released on Thursday, May 14.
How many primetime games are the Chargers expected to have in 2026?
The Chargers are likely to match or exceed last year's total of 5 primetime games in 2026.
Which players are returning for the Chargers in 2026?
Offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are returning from injury for the Chargers in 2026.
Who is the new offensive coordinator for the Chargers?
Mike McDaniel is the new offensive coordinator for the Chargers in 2026.
