The Chiefs couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season, with four wins in four games — including two over AFC West opponents.
While Kansas City has coasted by to this point, the screws are set to tighten later in the season. The Chiefs still have to face the Seahawks, Bills, Rams Broncos and Bengals on the road, along with the 49ers and Patriots at home.
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Some serious tests are coming for Kansas City, but Week 5 won’t bring one of them.
Here’s what you need to know about the Chiefs’ road ahead and how to watch their next game.
Do the Chiefs play today?
The Chiefs have an early bye week, so they don’t play in Week 5. The early bye means Kansas City will have to finish the season with 13 consecutive games, a stretch that is sure to present challenges for Andy Reid’s squad.
Here’s a preview of the Chiefs’ next game.
When is the Chiefs’ next game?
- Matchup: Chargers vs. Chiefs
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET | 3:25 p.m. CT
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
The Chiefs will be back in action on Sunday, Oct. 18, when they host the Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Los Angeles could enter the matchup winless, as the Chargers are off to a dismal 0-4 start and are looking for their first win against the Broncos in Week 5.
Chiefs schedule 2026
Here are Kansas City’s next five games:
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Sun, Oct. 18 | vs. Chargers | 4:25 p.m. |
| Sun, Oct. 25 | at Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. |
| Sun, Nov. 1 | at Broncos | 4:25 p.m. |
| Sun, Nov. 8 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| Sun, Nov. 15 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. |
The Chiefs will go on the road to Seattle and Denver after hosting the Chargers in Week 6.
