Colts regular season schedule unveil primer: Who are their 2026 opponents and what’s their strength of schedule?

TL;DR

The NFL will announce the Colts' 2026 schedule on May 14th. They will face opponents from the AFC North, NFC East, and their AFC South rivals, with a projected 4th easiest strength of schedule.

Key points

Colts' 2026 schedule to be announced on May 14th
Home opponents include Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, and Dolphins
Projected 4th easiest strength of schedule based on 2025 records

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Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen walks off the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images | Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images The NFL is officially to announce its 2026 schedule release this Thursday, May 14th, at 8 PM EST. The collective schedule will be initially unveiled on NFL Network, ESPN2, and NFL+, and also through official team accounts. While we don’t know the “when” right now, we already do know against “who” and “where” the Colts will play regarding their 2026 NFL regular season schedule opponents—by virtue of playing the AFC North and the NFC East this year, as well as their typical AFC South rivals (\*each twice). Additionally, by finishing 3rd in the AFC South in 2025, the Colts will also face the 3rd place team from the AFC East, the Miami Dolphins, as part of a ‘home crossover’; as well as the third place teams from the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings, as ‘road crossovers,’ respectively.

Q&A

Who are the Indianapolis Colts' opponents for the 2026 season?

The Colts will play home games against the Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Giants, Texans, Jaguars, and Titans, and road games against the Browns, Chiefs, Eagles, Steelers, Vikings, Texans, Jaguars, and Titans.

What is the strength of schedule for the Colts in 2026?

The Colts are projected to have the 4th easiest strength of schedule for the 2026 season, based on their opponents' combined record of 134-154-1 from 2025.

When will the Colts' 2026 schedule be officially released?

The Colts' 2026 schedule will be officially released on May 14th at 8 PM EST.