The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for the 2026 NFL season, with their full schedule expected to be released during the week of May 11, 2026. ESPN insider Adam Schefter indicated that fans should mark their calendars for a potential announcement between May 12 and May 14. The Chargers will face a challenging season, ranking ninth in the league for toughest schedules, based on the win-loss records of their opponents from the previous season. Their home games will include matchups against the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and New England Patriots, while their road games feature teams like the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. The strength of schedule reflects the competitive nature of the upcoming season, with the Chicago Bears projected to have the toughest schedule and the Cleveland Browns the easiest.