We know who the Indianapolis Colts are playing during the 2026 NFL season and whether or not those games will be home or away. However, what we do not yet know is what the Colts’ exact schedule looks like.
So, when will we know the full extent of the Colts’ 2026 schedule?
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the schedule will be released about a month from now.
When will 2026 NFL schedule be released?
“Circle your calendars for the week of May 11th, which usually is the time that the NFL schedule comes out,” said Schefter on Wednesday, via Sports Illustrated. “… I would think that we’ll get a schedule release announcement sometime around May 12th, May 13th, May 14th. Somewhere between Tuesday the 12th and Thursday the 14th.”
The difficulty of the Colts’ schedule will primarily be impacted by who they play. By 2025 win percentage figures, the Colts have one of the easier schedules in football this upcoming season.
But given how the schedule shakes out, that too can affect how a season unfolds. Beyond who the Colts are playing on the field, some other elements to be on the lookout for when it comes to the schedule include any extended home or road stretches, any cross-country trips that are close together, any stretches of games against top-tier opponents, and when the bye week is.
Indianapolis Colts 2026 home opponents
Indianapolis Colts 2026 road opponents
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: When will Colts 2026 NFL schedule be announced?
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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