The Indianapolis Colts live stream and TV schedule for 2026 features two confirmed prime-time road games, an early-morning London matchup, and a schedule heavily divided between CBS and FOX.
Indianapolis visits Kansas City for Sunday Night Football, plays Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on NFL Network, and faces Houston on Prime Video.
Two late-season home games—including the Week 18 finale against Jacksonville—still await final broadcast assignments.
For league-wide streaming and television information, see our Stream NFL Games Live guide.
Only Two Colts Games Are Initially Scheduled for Prime Time
Indianapolis has a much lighter prime-time slate than several other NFL teams in 2026.
The Colts have two confirmed prime-time games, and both are on the road:
| Week | Matchup | Date & Time | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Colts at Chiefs | Sept. 20, 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC / Universo |
| Week 11 | Colts at Texans | Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m. ET | Prime Video |
The team notes that Indianapolis had only two initially scheduled prime-time games across the previous two seasons combined, so the 2026 schedule matches that total in a single year.
The rest of the currently assigned schedule is concentrated on CBS, FOX and NFL Network.
Colts Open at Home Against Baltimore on CBS
Indianapolis begins its regular season at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
CBS carries the opener.
The network changes immediately in Week 2, when the Colts travel to Kansas City for their first national night broadcast.
That gives Indianapolis a very different viewing setup in its first two games:
- Week 1 vs. Ravens: CBS
- Week 2 at Chiefs: NBC
For Colts fans outside the Indianapolis regional market, the Ravens game can depend on local CBS distribution, while the Chiefs game is nationally televised.
Colts at Chiefs is Sunday Night Football
The Indianapolis Colts visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 20 at 8:20 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium.
NBC carries the game, with Universo also listed on the official Colts schedule.
It is Indianapolis’ first scheduled Sunday Night Football appearance since the 2024 season.
Because the Chiefs matchup is a national NBC game, out-of-market viewers do not need NFL Sunday Ticket for Week 2.
The Colts return to CBS the following Sunday when Houston visits Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Colts vs. Commanders in London Is on NFL Network
One of the most important broadcast dates for Indianapolis comes in Week 4.
The Colts face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, October 4.
Kickoff is scheduled for:
- 9:30 a.m. ET
- 2:30 p.m. local time in London
The current Colts schedule lists the game on NFL Network. NFL information published ahead of the schedule release also lists NFL+ among the US viewing options for the international matchup.
This game is particularly important to identify correctly because it is not a standard regional CBS or FOX Sunday broadcast.
US viewers planning to watch Colts-Commanders should make sure they have access to NFL Network.
London is Becoming a Familiar International Stop for Indianapolis
The Washington game continues an unusually active international run for the Colts.
Indianapolis played in Frankfurt against New England in 2023 and returned to Europe for a Berlin game in 2025.
The 2026 London matchup will therefore be the Colts’ third European regular-season appearance in four seasons.
It is also the franchise’s second regular-season game in London. Indianapolis previously faced Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium in 2016.
The 2026 game takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rather than Wembley.
For UK Colts fans, this is easily the most convenient live kickoff on the schedule because it starts during the afternoon rather than in the evening or overnight.
CBS Carries Seven Confirmed Colts Games
CBS has the largest share of Indianapolis’ currently announced schedule.
The seven confirmed CBS games are:
- Week 1: Ravens at Colts
- Week 3: Texans at Colts
- Week 5: Colts at Steelers
- Week 7: Colts at Vikings
- Week 8: Colts at Jaguars
- Week 10: Dolphins at Colts
- Week 15: Colts at Titans
All seven are currently scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
That consistency makes CBS particularly important for fans inside the Colts’ local broadcast market.
Paramount+ can provide access to a subscriber’s live local CBS game when Indianapolis is the matchup assigned to that CBS affiliate. The Colts’ official viewing guide specifically lists Paramount+ for NFL on CBS coverage.
However, Paramount+ does not function as an out-of-market replacement if the local CBS station is showing another team.
FOX Has Five Colts Games
FOX carries five currently confirmed Indianapolis games:
- Week 6: Titans at Colts
- Week 9: Cowboys at Colts
- Week 12: Giants at Colts
- Week 14: Colts at Eagles
- Week 17: Colts at Browns
Every one of those games is initially scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
That means the Colts currently have 12 Sunday afternoon games split between CBS and FOX, with every one scheduled for the early Sunday window.
This is an unusually uniform schedule compared with teams carrying several 4:05 or 4:25 p.m. games.
Cowboys at Colts is a FOX Game, Not a National Night Broadcast
The Dallas Cowboys visit Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, and FOX has the broadcast.
The matchup is notable because Dallas frequently appears in late-afternoon or prime-time national windows, but the initial 2026 schedule places Cowboys-Colts in a normal Sunday afternoon slot.
That makes regional distribution relevant.
A Colts fan in another part of the country may receive a different FOX game depending on the local broadcast map. NFL Sunday Ticket can cover eligible out-of-market Sunday afternoon games when Indianapolis is not available locally.
Colts at Texans is Thursday Night Football on Prime Video
Indianapolis’ second and final initially scheduled prime-time game comes against an AFC South rival.
The Colts visit the Houston Texans on Thursday, November 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET, with the game streaming on Prime Video.
It will be Indianapolis’ first scheduled Thursday Night Football appearance since 2022.
The first Colts-Texans meeting is completely different from a broadcast standpoint:
- Sept. 27 — Texans at Colts: CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Nov. 19 — Colts at Texans: Prime Video, 8:15 p.m. ET
NFL Sunday Ticket does not replace Prime Video for the Week 11 matchup.
The Colts Have a Very Late Bye Week
Indianapolis does not reach its bye until Week 13.
Before the break, the Colts play 12 games across six different viewing situations:
CBS, NBC, NFL Network, FOX and Prime Video are all involved, along with the usual regional/out-of-market distinction for Sunday games.
After the bye, the Colts return with a much simpler pair of road broadcasts:
- Week 14 at Philadelphia: FOX
- Week 15 at Tennessee: CBS
The television uncertainty begins after that.
Bengals at Colts in Week 16 is Still Unassigned
Indianapolis hosts the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16, but the schedule currently does not provide a fixed day, kickoff time or television network.
The Colts’ ticket page currently lists the game for Saturday, December 26 or Sunday, December 27, with the exact time still TBD.
This is therefore not a game that should currently be labeled CBS, FOX or a prime-time network.
Its final broadcast placement will be announced later.
Week 18 Jaguars at Colts Also Remains TBD
Indianapolis closes the regular season at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The current schedule leaves the date, kickoff time and TV network unassigned.
The Colts’ ticket information currently places the game on January 9 or January 10, 2027, pending the NFL’s final Week 18 scheduling decisions.
Because Jacksonville is an AFC South opponent, the matchup could become particularly significant if division or playoff positioning remains unresolved.
Fans should therefore avoid assuming the finale will simply become another 1:00 p.m. CBS game.
What Out-of-Market Colts Fans Need in 2026
NFL Sunday Ticket is most important during Indianapolis’ CBS and FOX Sunday afternoon games.
The Colts’ official viewing guide lists NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube and YouTube TV for out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
For example, Sunday Ticket may be relevant if Indianapolis is playing Minnesota on CBS but your local CBS station has selected another matchup.
It does not replace the national platforms required for three of the Colts’ more distinctive broadcasts:
- Chiefs: NBC
- Commanders in London: NFL Network
- Texans: Prime Video
NFL+ also provides eligible live local and prime-time regular-season games on supported phones and tablets.
Watching Colts Games in the UK
The October 4 London game is the standout event for UK Colts fans.
Indianapolis-Washington kicks off at 2:30 p.m. local time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, giving British viewers a daytime Colts game rather than the late-night timing associated with many US national broadcasts.
For the rest of the season, international NFL viewing options vary by market, with NFL Game Pass International providing broad live and on-demand access in supported countries.
The Colts’ official viewing information lists Game Pass International for fans outside the United States and certain excluded markets.
Watching Indianapolis Colts Games in Canada
Canadian viewers should check current domestic NFL broadcast listings and Game Pass availability for individual Colts games.
The team’s schedule contains many regional US CBS and FOX games, so Canadian television selection can vary from week to week.
The two US prime-time broadcasts are easier to identify in advance: Colts-Chiefs is an NBC Sunday night game, while Colts-Texans is Thursday Night Football on Prime Video in the United States.
FAQs
What channel is Colts vs. Chiefs in 2026?
Indianapolis visits Kansas City on Sunday, September 20 at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Week 2 game is scheduled for NBC Sunday Night Football, with Universo also listed on the Colts’ schedule.
How can I watch Colts vs. Commanders in London?
The Colts face Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. local time. The current US TV assignment is NFL Network, with NFL+ also listed in the NFL’s international-game viewing information.
Is Colts vs. Texans on Thursday Night Football?
Yes. Indianapolis visits Houston on Thursday, November 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET, and the game is scheduled to stream on Prime Video. It is the Colts’ first Thursday Night Football appearance scheduled since 2022.
How many Colts games are on CBS in 2026?
Indianapolis currently has seven games assigned to CBS: Baltimore, Houston, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Miami and Tennessee. All seven are presently scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is Jaguars vs. Colts in Week 18?
No television network has been announced. Jacksonville visits Indianapolis in Week 18, but the date, kickoff time and broadcast assignment remain TBD.
Colts Broadcast Outlook for 2026
The Colts have a much more traditional television schedule than teams with five or six prime-time appearances.
CBS carries seven games and FOX carries five, while the three major exceptions are especially easy to identify: Kansas City on NBC Sunday Night Football, Washington in London on NFL Network, and Houston on Prime Video Thursday Night Football.
The two games to monitor for later broadcast announcements are Cincinnati at Indianapolis in Week 16 and Jacksonville at Indianapolis in Week 18. Both still lack finalized network assignments.
