Los Angeles Chargers 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Los Angeles Chargers' 2027 opponents include home games against Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Dolphins, Commanders, and road games against Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Titans, 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 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 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 |
| Miami Dolphins | Same-place finisher, AFC East | Projected |
| Washington Commanders | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 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 |
| Tennessee Titans | 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 Chargers' 2027 opponents combined for a 44.5% win rate — the easiest projected schedule in the league.
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Who do the Chargers play in 2027?
The Chargers play 17 games in 2027: home games against Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Dolphins, Commanders, and road games against Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Titans. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Chargers have in 2027?
The Chargers 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 Chargers' 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 Chargers' 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 Chargers finish in 2026.
What is the Chargers' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Chargers' 2027 opponents combined for a 44.5% win rate — the easiest projected schedule in the league.
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Chargers rushigamis and catchigamis: 123 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Los Angeles Chargers: 18 rushing and 105 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Nov 22, 2020 · Ty Long · -28 yds, 0 TD
- Oct 14, 2018 · Melvin Gordon · 132 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 28, 2008 · LaDainian Tomlinson · 96 yds, 3 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Sep 27, 2026 · Keaton Mitchell · 3 rec, -5 yds, 1 TD
- Nov 26, 2023 · Keenan Allen · 14 rec, 106 yds, 0 TD
- Nov 12, 2023 · Keenan Allen · 11 rec, 175 yds, 2 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026