The Los Angeles Chargers live stream and TV schedule for 2026 starts quietly before shifting to national television late in the season.
Eight confirmed games are on CBS and four are on FOX, while the Chargers’ three standalone broadcasts all arrive between Weeks 10 and 15: Baltimore on ESPN Monday Night Football, New England on NBC Sunday Night Football, and San Francisco on Prime Video Thursday Night Football.
For the complete league-wide setup, see our Stream NFL Games Live guide.
The Chargers’ Primetime Schedule is Entirely Back-Loaded
Los Angeles does not have a standalone national game during its first nine weeks.
Instead, all three currently scheduled primetime appearances fall within a six-week period in November and December:
- Week 10: at Baltimore Ravens — ESPN
- Week 12: vs. New England Patriots — NBC
- Week 15: vs. San Francisco 49ers — Prime Video
The Chargers specifically noted that all three standalone games come between Weeks 10 and 15.
The Ravens matchup is their only scheduled Monday game, while New England and San Francisco provide the two home primetime dates at SoFi Stadium.
That makes the first half of the Chargers season particularly dependent on regional CBS and FOX availability.
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule and TV Channels
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Denver Broncos CBS Carries Eight Chargers Games
CBS is the dominant network on the initial Chargers schedule.
The eight confirmed CBS broadcasts are:
- Cardinals at Chargers — Week 1
- Raiders at Chargers — Week 2
- Chargers at Seahawks — Week 4
- Broncos at Chargers — Week 5
- Chargers at Chiefs — Week 6
- Texans at Chargers — Week 9
- Chargers at Buccaneers — Week 13
- Chargers at Raiders — Week 14
Five of the Chargers’ first six games are therefore on CBS.
For viewers in a market where the Chargers are the local CBS game, Paramount+ can stream the applicable live CBS broadcast.
The Chargers’ official viewing guide specifies that Paramount+ subscribers receive the live local games available through their CBS market.
That is different from out-of-market access. If another NFL game is airing on your local CBS station, Paramount+ does not automatically switch to the Chargers.
Cardinals-Chargers Opens the Season in the 4:25 Window
The Chargers begin at SoFi Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT.
CBS carries the season opener.
It will be only the second time the Chargers have opened a season against Arizona and the first time they have hosted the Cardinals in a season opener.
Los Angeles remains home in Week 2, when the Raiders visit for another CBS game.
That produces a straightforward start:
- Week 1 vs. Arizona: CBS
- Week 2 vs. Las Vegas: CBS
The network finally changes when Los Angeles travels east for Week 3.
Chargers at Bills is the First FOX Broadcast
Los Angeles visits the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.
FOX has the broadcast.
The matchup is noteworthy for another reason: it will be the Chargers’ first regular-season trip to Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium.
For West Coast fans, it is also one of the team’s early 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time starts.
The Chargers later have two more eastern 10:00 a.m. PT kickoffs: Tampa Bay in Week 13 and Miami in Week 16.
Five of the First Six Games Are on CBS
After Buffalo, Los Angeles enters a three-game AFC West-heavy CBS stretch:
- Week 4 at Seattle: CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 5 vs. Denver: CBS, 4:05 p.m. ET
- Week 6 at Kansas City: CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET
The Week 6 Chiefs game is the Chargers’ first meeting with Kansas City.
The second matchup will be at SoFi Stadium in Week 17, but that game’s exact date, time and broadcaster have not yet been determined.
Los Angeles then takes its bye in Week 7, earlier than in 2025. The Chargers say it is their first Week 7 bye since 2021.
Chargers at Rams is a FOX Game at SoFi Stadium
The Chargers technically go on the road in Week 8 without leaving their home stadium.
They face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 1 at 4:05 p.m. ET / 1:05 p.m. PT, with the Rams designated as the home team.
FOX carries the game.
This creates one of the more unusual entries on the Chargers TV schedule: it is an away game played in the same stadium where Los Angeles hosts its own home games.
The Chargers return to the home designation the following week when Houston visits SoFi Stadium on CBS.
Chargers-Ravens is Monday Night Football on ESPN
The first primetime game finally arrives in Week 10.
Los Angeles visits the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, November 16 at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT.
The Chargers’ current schedule lists ESPN and ESPN Deportes for the matchup.
This is the Chargers’ only initially scheduled Monday Night Football appearance after having multiple Monday games in each of the previous four seasons.
Because Ravens-Chargers is nationally televised on ESPN, NFL Sunday Ticket is not needed for this game.
Patriots at Chargers is Sunday Night Football
Two weeks after Baltimore, the Chargers receive their first home primetime broadcast.
The New England Patriots visit SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT.
The game is scheduled for NBC, with Universo also listed on the official Chargers schedule.
It will be the first regular-season Patriots-Chargers matchup in the Sunday Night Football window since 2014.
The Chargers have also designated the Patriots game as one of the dates when they will wear their all-navy Super Chargers uniforms.
For streaming viewers, NBC’s Sunday Night Football coverage is available through its associated streaming options rather than Sunday Ticket.
49ers at Chargers is Thursday Night Football on Prime Video
The final confirmed Chargers primetime game comes in Week 15.
The San Francisco 49ers visit SoFi Stadium on Thursday, December 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT.
The national stream is Prime Video.
It is the only Chargers game currently assigned to Amazon’s Thursday Night Football package.
The matchup received particular attention when the 2026 schedule was released, with the Chargers highlighting it among the season’s marquee games.
It also means the three Chargers primetime games require three different platforms:
- Ravens: ESPN
- Patriots: NBC
- 49ers: Prime Video
FOX Has Four Confirmed Chargers Games
FOX’s share of the schedule is smaller than CBS but includes several notable road games.
The four confirmed FOX broadcasts are:
- Week 3 at Buffalo Bills
- Week 8 at Los Angeles Rams
- Week 11 vs. New York Jets
- Week 16 at Miami Dolphins
The Miami game takes place on Sunday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT and is currently the final Chargers game with a fixed kickoff and network.
After Miami, both remaining AFC West games are TBD.
AFC West Games Are Mostly CBS Until the Final Two Weeks
Five of the Chargers’ six division games appear on the schedule as follows:
- Raiders at Chargers — Week 2: CBS
- Broncos at Chargers — Week 5: CBS
- Chargers at Chiefs — Week 6: CBS
- Chargers at Raiders — Week 14: CBS
- Chiefs at Chargers — Week 17: TBD
- Chargers at Broncos — Week 18: TBD
So every AFC West game with an assigned network is currently on CBS.
That makes the final two weeks particularly interesting. A late-season Chargers-Chiefs or Chargers-Broncos matchup with playoff implications could potentially receive a more prominent national window once the NFL finalizes the schedule.
Week 17 Chiefs at Chargers is Still TBD
The Chargers’ home finale comes against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The game does not yet have a fixed date, kickoff time or TV network.
Los Angeles has already announced that it will wear its Super Chargers navy uniform for the matchup, but the actual broadcast slot remains unresolved.
Because late-season NFL games can be placed into different television windows, the Chiefs game should remain marked TBD rather than being prematurely listed as CBS.
Week 18 Chargers at Broncos is Also Unassigned
Los Angeles finishes the regular season on the road against the Denver Broncos for the second consecutive year.
The Chargers say this will be the 17th time in franchise history they have closed a regular season against Denver.
It is also the first time the Chargers have ended consecutive seasons against the same opponent since they closed against Kansas City in 2019 and 2020.
The 2026 finale currently has no date, kickoff time or network assignment.
That decision will come late in the season based partly on the playoff implications of the Week 18 slate.
How Out-of-Market Chargers Fans Can Watch
Because 12 confirmed Chargers games are on CBS or FOX, regional Sunday distribution matters heavily for fans outside Southern California.
The Chargers’ official viewing guide identifies NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV for out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
For example, if Los Angeles is playing Kansas City on CBS but your local CBS affiliate selects another matchup, Sunday Ticket is the relevant out-of-market service.
It does not replace the three standalone games:
- Chargers at Ravens — ESPN
- Patriots at Chargers — NBC
- 49ers at Chargers — Prime Video
NFL+ can also provide live local and primetime games on supported phones and tablets.
Watching Chargers Games Outside the United States
International viewers can use NFL Game Pass International in supported markets for broader access to Chargers games.
The Chargers’ official viewing page lists Game Pass International as providing live and on-demand games, NFL Network and RedZone, subject to applicable restrictions.
This can be especially useful for international Chargers supporters because most of Los Angeles’ 2026 schedule consists of regional US CBS and FOX broadcasts rather than nationally distributed primetime games.
FAQs
What channel is Chargers vs. Ravens on Monday Night Football?
The Chargers visit Baltimore on Monday, November 16 at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT. The game is scheduled for ESPN, with ESPN Deportes also listed.
What channel is Patriots vs. Chargers in Week 12?
New England visits Los Angeles on Sunday, November 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT. The game is on NBC Sunday Night Football, with Universo also listed on the Chargers schedule.
Where can I watch 49ers vs. Chargers on December 17?
San Francisco visits the Chargers on Thursday, December 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT, and the game streams nationally on Prime Video as Thursday Night Football.
How many Chargers games are on CBS in 2026?
The Chargers currently have eight confirmed CBS games, including four AFC West matchups against the Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs. CBS carries five of Los Angeles’ first six games.
What channel is Chargers vs. Broncos in Week 18?
No network has been assigned yet. The Chargers finish the season at Denver, but the date, kickoff time and television channel remain TBD.
Chargers TV Outlook for 2026
Los Angeles has a sharply divided broadcast schedule in 2026.
The first half is dominated by CBS, which carries five of the first six games and eight overall. FOX has four confirmed matchups.
Then the national spotlight arrives late: Baltimore on ESPN Monday Night Football, New England on NBC Sunday Night Football, and San Francisco on Prime Video Thursday Night Football.
The final two AFC West games are the ones to monitor. Kansas City at Los Angeles in Week 17 and the Chargers’ Week 18 trip to Denver still have no finalized broadcast assignments.
