Rumors and leaks: What we know about the Chiefs schedule so far

UPDATE: FULL SCHEDULE IS IN!

1 | Sep 09 | KC @ LAC | StubHub Center | 3:05 PM CBS

2 | Sep 16 | KC @ PIT | Heinz Field | 12:00 PM | CBS

3 | Sep 23 | SF @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | FOX

4 | Oct 01 | KC @ DEN | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | 7:15 PM | ESPN

5 | Oct 07 | JAX @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

6 | Oct 14 | KC @ NE | Gillette Stadium | 7:20 PM | NBC

7 | Oct 21 | CIN @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

8 | Oct 28 | DEN @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

9 | Nov 04 | KC @ CLE | FirstEnergy Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

10 | Nov 11 | ARI @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | FOX

11 | Nov 19 | KC @ LA | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | 7:15 PM | ESPN

12 | Bye

13 | Dec 02 | KC @ OAK | Oakland Coliseum | 3:05 PM | CBS

14 | Dec 09 | BAL @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

15 | Dec 13 | LAC @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 7:20 PM | FOX

16 | Dec 23 | KC @ SEA | CenturyLink Field | 7:20 PM | NBC

17 | Dec 30 | OAK @ KC | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 PM | CBS

It is NFL schedule release day. We are set to find out the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2018 schedule at approximately 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time.

So far, here’s what we know:

• The Chiefs will play the Chargers at some point on Thursday Night Football.
• The Chiefs will host the Ravens on Sunday, December 9, in Arrowhead Stadium at Noon.
• The Chiefs will likely play the San Francisco 49ers at home Week 3.
• Patriots reporter Jeff Howe has the Chiefs visiting the Patriots for Sunday Night Football on October 14.
• The Chiefs’ most important preseason game, Week 3, is against former offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears. The Chiefs also play the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers in the preseason.
• There is one date on the Chiefs’ 2018 schedule that has been confirmed by the team—Monday night, November 19, in Mexico City against the Los Angeles Rams. For what it’s worth, the Chiefs are an away team.
• The Chiefs will most likely not open the season at home. That’s because Taylor Swift will play Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night, September 8, or in football terms, Week 1.
• Week 2 seems out of the question for a home opener because the Kansas City Royals, who share the complex with the Chiefs, are home that weekend. They host the Twins from Thursday night, September 13 to Sunday, September 16. This does leave open Monday night, September 17, but don’t forget, the Chiefs already have a Monday night game on the schedule.
• This would lead me to believe the Chiefs open Arrowhead Stadium Week 3, September 23.
• The NFL announced that teams will once again play a division game Week 17, with six division games also being played on Week 16. That means the Broncos, Chargers or Raiders for the Chiefs on Week 17.

We’ll update this page as rumors and leaks break.