Kansas City Chiefs 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2027 opponents include home games against Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Bills, Giants, and road games against Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Jaguars, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 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 |
| Buffalo Bills | Same-place finisher, AFC East | Projected |
| New York Giants | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 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 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Same-place finisher, AFC South | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Chiefs' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.8% win rate — the 8th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Chiefs play in 2027?
The Chiefs play 17 games in 2027: home games against Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Bills, Giants, and road games against Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Jaguars. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Chiefs have in 2027?
The Chiefs 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 Chiefs' 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 Chiefs' 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 Chiefs finish in 2026.
What is the Chiefs' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Chiefs' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.8% win rate — the 8th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Kansas City Chiefs: 29 rushing and 119 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Sep 28, 2015 · Jamaal Charles · 49 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 23, 2012 · Jamaal Charles · 226 yds, 1 TD
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Latest catchigamis
- Oct 19, 2025 · Rashee Rice · 7 rec, 42 yds, 2 TD
- Feb 9, 2025 · Xavier Worthy · 8 rec, 157 yds, 2 TD
- Nov 4, 2024 · Travis Kelce · 14 rec, 100 yds, 0 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026