The Colts will open the 2026 NFL season at home against the Baltimore Ravens, marking their fourth consecutive home opener. This follows their recent victory over the Miami Dolphins, ending an 11-year winless streak in season openers.
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Colts open 2026 season at home against Ravens
Fourth consecutive home opener for the Colts
Colts ended 11-year winless streak in season openers
Victory over Dolphins in 2025 marked the turnaround
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Colts reportedly open season at home against Baltimore Ravens
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts will open the season at home for the fourth consecutive season, according to a report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
This time, Indianapolis won’t have a streak of futility hanging over its head.
The Colts will reportedly open the 2026 season at home against Baltimore, one year after snapping a streak of 11 consecutive winless season openers with an emphatic win over the Miami Dolphins.
The NFL is releasing the entire league schedule at 8 p.m. ET, although the team has already announced one game — the Colts will travel to London to play the Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 4.
An opener against Baltimore will be an intriguing matchup.
Arkansas defensive tackle Cam Ball tries to make a tackle during the Razorbacks' loss to Texas A&M earlier this season.
Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Q&A
When do the Colts play their season opener in 2026?
The Colts will play their season opener at home against the Baltimore Ravens in 2026.
How many consecutive home openers have the Colts had?
The Colts will have their fourth consecutive home opener in the 2026 season.
What was the Colts' record in season openers before 2025?
Before 2025, the Colts had an 11-year streak of winless season openers.
Who did the Colts defeat to end their season opener losing streak?
The Colts ended their season opener losing streak by defeating the Miami Dolphins.
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Arkansas defensive tackle Cam Ball tries to make a tackle during the Razorbacks' loss to Texas A&M earlier this season.
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Arkansas defensive tackle Cam Ball tries to make a tackle during the Razorbacks' loss to Texas A&M earlier this season.
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Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 08: Tahj Chambers #26 of the Ole Miss Rebels tackles Charmar Brown #6 of the Miami Hurricanes in the first quarter during the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Sahmir Hagans (2) runs the ball against Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Whittman Whaley (40) during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
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Aug 30, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver EJ Horton Jr. (13) runs the ball past Ball State Cardinals linebacker DeJuan Echoles Jr. (31) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) passes the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Mitchell Melton (17) pressures in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Nolan Rucci (72) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Raylen Sharpe (6) runs against LSU Tigers defensive back A.J. Haulcy (13) and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark (56) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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ACU running back Jordon Vaughn slips past his teammate, wide receiver J.J. Henry who blocks SFA defensive back Kameron Reddic from making a tackle Saturday Sept. 6, 2025. Abilene Christian University defeated Stephen F. Austin University at home, 28-20.
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Aug 30, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) celebrates with linebacker West Weeks (33) and cornerback PJ Woodland (11) after a play against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
For the first time in almost two decades, the Ravens will be coached by somebody other than John Harbaugh, who was hired by the Giants after being fired in Baltimore. The Ravens hired Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to replace Harbaugh.
But the Ravens still have quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been a tough opponent for Indianapolis over the years. Beset by injuries, Baltimore finished 8-9 in 2025, narrowly missing the playoffs.
Indianapolis will have its own questions to answer, none bigger than whether starting quarterback Daniel Jones will be able to open the season in the starting lineup. Jones suffered a torn Achilles tendon in December against the Jaguars, and he’s been rehabilitating with a training camp return in mind as the Colts try to recapture the magic of their 8-2 start.