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How many prime-time games do the Indianapolis Colts have on 2026 NFL schedule?
TL;DR
The Indianapolis Colts will have two prime-time games in the 2026 NFL season, up from one last year. They will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 and the Houston Texans in Week 11, both on the road.
Key points
- Colts have two prime-time games in 2026
- First game against Chiefs in Week 2
- Second game against Texans in Week 11
- Both games are on the road
- Colts had one prime-time game in 2025
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The Indianapolis Colts will have two prime-time games during the 2026 campaign, a significant increase from last year’s lone prime-time contest.
When and who do the Indianapolis Colts face in their prime-time matchups?
The Colts will be on the road at Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football during Week 2. Indianapolis will then play the Houston Texans during Week 11 on Thursday Night Football.
Both games will take place on the road for the Colts.
Indianapolis also has a standalone game in Week 4, when they travel to London to face the Washington Commanders.
Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. (28) during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
The Colts lost their lone prime-time game of the year in 2025 to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football during Week 16. San Francisco defeated the Colts by a final score of 48-27, and Indianapolis will look to bounce back in the primetime window this season following an ugly performance in 2025.
Q&A
What teams do the Indianapolis Colts play in their prime-time games in 2026?
The Colts will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 and the Houston Texans in Week 11.
Where will the Indianapolis Colts' prime-time games be held in 2026?
Both prime-time games will be on the road, with the Colts playing at Arrowhead Stadium and against the Texans.
How many prime-time games did the Indianapolis Colts have in 2025?
The Colts had only one prime-time game in the 2025 season.