dailyloe.com – The Arizona Cardinals officially announced their 2026 season schedule on May 14, 2026. The team will start the season in Los Angeles facing the Chargers. Their home opener is scheduled for Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Cardinals will play six of their first nine games on the road. This includes a trip to Los Angeles for the season opener on September 13. Their bye week will come late in the season, during Week 14.
After the challenging road start, the Cardinals will enjoy a favorable home stretch, with six of their last eight games at State Farm Stadium. The last two games of the season will also be at home against the Raiders and 49ers.
The full schedule reveals no primetime games currently, but there is a possibility of flex scheduling later in the season. The first two weeks of the schedule are particularly noteworthy.
In Week 1, the Cardinals will play at the Chargers at 1:25 p.m. on CBS. This matchup will mark Mike LaFleur’s return to SoFi Stadium, where he previously coached for three seasons.
In Week 2, the Seahawks will visit the Cardinals for the home opener at 1:25 p.m. on FOX. This game will be significant as the Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Week 3 will see the Cardinals traveling to face the 49ers at 1:05 p.m. on FOX, continuing a challenging start to the season. The anticipation builds as the new coaching staff and players adjust to the early demands of the season.
