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Chargers schedule 2021: Dates, times, TV, opponents for Weeks 1-18

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NFL Senior VP of Broadcasting Howard Katz and NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North join Peter King to provide insight on creating the 2021 NFL schedule and explain how the extra games create additional challenges.

The 18-week 2021 NFL schedule has been released and the Chargers will begin the season on the road vs. the Washington Football Team. Keep reading to see the Chargers’full schedule including dates, times, opponents, prime-time games, and more.


  • Chargers 2020 record: 7-9
  • Head coach: Brandon Staley
  • Key players: Justin Herbert (QB), Austin Ekeler (RB), Keenan Allen (WR)
  • Chargers 2021 NFL draft results

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Chargers schedule 2021 (all times Eastern)


  • Week 1: 9/12 at Washington Football Team,1 PM, CBS
  • Week 2: 9/19 vs. Cowboys, 4:25 PM, CBS
  • Week 3: 9/26 at Chiefs, 1 PM, CBS
  • Week 4: 10/4 vs. Raiders, 8:15 PM, ESPN
  • Week 5: 10/10 vs. Browns, 4:05 PM, CBS
  • Week 6: 10/17 at Ravens, 1 PM, CBS
  • Week 7: BYE
  • Week 8: 10/31 vs. Patriots, 4:05 PM, CBS
  • Week 9: 11/7 at Eagles, 4:05 PM, CBS
  • Week 10: 11/14 vs. Vikings, 4:05 PM, Fox
  • Week 11: 11/21 vs. Steelers, 8:20 PM, NBC
  • Week 12: 11/28 at Broncos, 4:05 PM, CBS
  • Week 13: 12/5 at Bengals, 1 PM, Fox
  • Week 14: 12/12 vs. Giants, 4:05 PM, Fox
  • Week 15: 12/16 vs. Chiefs, 8:20, Fox/NFL Network/ Amazon
  • Week 16: 12/26 vs. Texans, 1 PM, CBS
  • Week 17: 1/2 vs. Broncos, 4:05 PM, CBS
  • Week 18: 1/9 at Raiders, 4:25 PM, CBS

Prime-time games


  • Sunday Night Football: Week 11 vs. Steelers
  • Monday Night Football: Week 4 vs. Raiders
  • Thursday Night Football: Week 15 vs. Chiefs

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