The Kansas City Chiefs will open the season against division-champion Denver Broncos, a marquee matchup that has led to speculation that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on track to return. Mahomes has spent the offseason rehabbing a torn ACL that cut short ...

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler feels the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens are two candidates to continue adding to their wide receiver rooms this offseason.

According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos will open the 2026 season on Monday Night Football | @EdEastonJr

We now know when the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will play during the 2026 season, and the NFL saved it for one of the biggest nights of the year.

Coming off their worst season in 14 years, the Kansas City Chiefs will look to rebound in 2026. The NFL unveiled the entire regular-season schedule for all 32 teams on Thursday, with the Chiefs set to open the year against the Denver Broncos in Week 1.

Coach: Andy Reid Offensive coordinator: Eric Bieniemy (replaces Matt Nagy) Key additions: RB Kenneth Walker III, RB Emari Demercado, QB Justin Fields Draft picks of note: RB Emmett Johnson (Round 5 from Nebraska), WR Cyrus Allen (Round 5 from Cincinnati) 2026 strength of schedule: No. 5 (opponents combined 2025 record: 155-134)

Opponents usually don't mean much in an NFL preseason, but the Kansas City Chiefs have a unique schedule ahead of the 2026 season.