The Chargers’ 2026 preseason is set, and every game will be easy to find on TV or streaming.
Los Angeles enters camp with a notable change on the sideline: former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is in as offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh. The biggest name expected to benefit is Justin Herbert, who should also get a boost from the return of offensive linemen Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt after their 2025 injuries.
The offense brings plenty of familiar firepower, too. Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris headline the receiver group, with Oronde Gadsden at tight end and Omarion Hampton in the backfield. On defense, Derwin James and Khalil Mack remain the anchors, while first-round rookie Akheem Mesidor is set to factor as an edge rusher alongside Mack.
All three preseason games will air locally on CBS2, and the final two will also be shown nationally on NFL Network. Fans can stream every Chargers preseason game live on fubo.
The Chargers open preseason on Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Texans at 8 p.m. ET.
They return on Thursday, Aug. 20 for a 10 p.m. ET home matchup with the 49ers, then close the preseason on Thursday, Aug. 27 against the Rams at 10 p.m.
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Los Angeles’ regular-season slate is also set, beginning Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
The schedule includes notable matchups with the Raiders, Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, Chiefs, Ravens, Jets, Patriots, Buccaneers and Dolphins, plus a Week 7 bye. The Chargers’ Week 15 Thursday night game against the 49ers will air on Prime Video, while the final two games are listed as TBD.
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