Denver Broncos 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Denver Broncos' 2027 opponents include home games against Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Patriots, Eagles, and road games against Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Jaguars, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of July 6, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Baltimore Ravens | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Chicago Bears | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Same-place finisher, AFC East | Projected |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Same-place finisher, AFC South | Projected |
Projected rows update as the 2026 standings shift; they lock when the season ends in January.
Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Broncos' 2027 opponents combined for a 50.3% win rate — the 14th-hardest projected strength of schedule of the 32 teams.
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Who do the Broncos play in 2027?
The Broncos play 17 games in 2027: home games against Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Patriots, Eagles, and road games against Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Jaguars. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Broncos have in 2027?
The Broncos have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Broncos' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Broncos' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC West rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Broncos finish in 2026.
What is the Broncos' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Broncos' 2027 opponents combined for a 50.3% win rate — the 14th-hardest projected strength of schedule of the 32 teams.
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Data updated: July 6, 2026