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NFL schedule leaks: Arizona Cardinals can't face Broncos, Chiefs in Week 1
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals will not face the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, or New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The full schedule will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
Key points
- Arizona Cardinals' 2026 schedule will be released on Thursday.
- Cardinals cannot face Broncos, Chiefs, Cowboys, or Giants in Week 1.
- First Monday night matchup announced is Broncos vs. Chiefs.
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The full Arizona Cardinals 2026 regular-season schedule will be released on Thursday, but as the league's broadcast partners announce notable matchups for the upcoming season, we can get some insight into the Cardinals' schedule.
None of their actual games have been revealed, but several opponents schedules have, which means we know when the Cardinals will not face them.
The first Monday night matchup was announced by ABC and ESPN. It will be between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. As the Cardinals will face the entire AFC West as part of their 2026 opponents, we know that they can't face Denver or Kansas City in Week 1. With the Week 1 Sunday night game announced between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, we know the Cardinals can't face the Broncos, Chiefs, Giants or Cowboys in Week 1.
The full NFL schedule will be released Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time).
The Cardinals' 2026 home and away opponents are listed below.
Arizona Cardinals' 2026 home opponents
Q&A
Which teams will the Arizona Cardinals not play in Week 1 of 2026?
The Arizona Cardinals will not play the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, or New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
When will the full NFL schedule for 2026 be released?
The full NFL schedule for 2026 will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
What is the significance of the Cardinals' Week 1 opponents announcement?
The announcement indicates which teams the Cardinals cannot face in Week 1, providing insight into their schedule ahead of the full release.
