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Are you ready to Bolt Up, Chargers fans? If you want to follow Los Angeles from the first kickoff to the final stand of Week 18, we’re here to help.
Chargers 2026 season at a glance
- Division: AFC West
- Current record: 0-0
- Last season’s regular-season record (2025): 11-6
- Bye week: 7
- NFL on CBS games: 9*
Heading into the season, QB1 Justin Herbert and the Chargers are looking to take the next step and become Super Bowl LXI contenders. Los Angeles’ biggest move of the offseason isn’t a player on the field. It’s the addition of former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. The squad also adds offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz and running back Keaton Mitchell, while they’ve locked up star safety Derwin James to a contract extension.
Keep reading to get the week-by-week 2026 NFL schedule for the Los Angeles Chargers, and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Chargers games (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.
*Note: Total team appearance numbers include TBD Week 18 AFC matchups.
Is there a Chargers game on CBS and Paramount+ today?
The next Chargers game on CBS/Paramount+ is Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Cardinals. Here’s what you need to know to watch:
Cardinals at Chargers
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
- Kickoff time: 4:25 PM ET
- Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- TV channel: CBS*
- Streaming: Paramount+*
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
How to watch Chargers games live
You can watch Chargers games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry nine Chargers games. (Please note: CBS Sports counts TBD Week 18 AFC matchups in its count of total team appearances.)
When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Chargers games can be watched live on:
- your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and
- Paramount+ with a subscription (any plan).
How to stream Chargers games live
You can stream Chargers games live on Paramount+ when:
- the Chargers game is aired on your local CBS TV station; and
- you have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan).
On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.
All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.
Chargers schedule 2026
The 2026 Chargers schedule features 17 regular-season games and one bye. Highlights include a four-game stretch against the Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, and Chiefs before the bye and a Thursday Night Football showdown with the 49ers in Week 15.
See below for the full list of Chargers games. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Cardinals at Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 2
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Raiders at Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 3
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Bills | Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 1 PM | FOX | Highmark Stadium |
Week 4
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Seahawks | Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Lumen Field |
Week 5
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Chargers | Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 6
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Chiefs | Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Arrowhead Stadium |
Week 7
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| BYE |
Week 8
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Rams | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 4:05 PM | FOX | SoFi Stadium |
Week 9
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Texans at Chargers | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 10
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Ravens | Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 | 8:15 PM | ABC/ESPN | M&T Bank Stadium |
Week 11
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Jets at Chargers | Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 4:05 PM | FOX | SoFi Stadium |
Week 12
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Patriots at Chargers | Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026 | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock | SoFi Stadium |
Week 13
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Buccaneers | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Raymond James Stadium |
Week 14
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Raiders | Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Allegiant Stadium |
Week 15
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| 49ers at Chargers | Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | SoFi Stadium |
Week 16
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Dolphins | Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 | 1 PM | FOX | Hard Rock Stadium |
Week 17
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chiefs at Chargers | TBD | TBD | TBD | SoFi Stadium |
Week 18
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Broncos | TBD | TBD | TBD* | Empower Field at Mile High |
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
Frequently asked questions about watching Chargers games
Can I watch the Chargers on CBS and Paramount+?
Yes. When scheduled, and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Chargers on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present nine Chargers games during the 2026 season.
Do I need cable to watch the Chargers?
The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Chargers is: Not necessarily. When Chargers games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device.
You also don’t need cable when Chargers games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games).
Chargers games carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Chargers games carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Chargers are your local-market team, then Chargers games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime can be watched using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service on the Chargers’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.
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