Chargers schedule: Week 1 opponent revealed for 2026 regular season

The Chargers will kick off their 2026 regular season at home against the Cardinals at SoFi Stadium, according to PHNX's Johnny Venerable.

Arizona enters the season with a new head coach, Mike LaFleur, after a dismal finish to 2025 that included a league-worst nine-game losing streak. The Cardinals feature young playmakers, notably first-round pick Jeremiyah Love.

For the Bolts, a Week 1 home victory would set a strong tone for a season filled with high expectations with a revamped coaching staff and roster. Fans at SoFi will be eager to see if Los Angeles can translate offseason improvements into an early statement win against a rebuilding Cardinals squad.

The last time these two teams faced off was in 2024 at State Farm Stadium, where the Cardinals won, 17-15.

Kickoff details are forthcoming with the full schedule release later today.

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers' Week 1 opponent revealed for 2026 regular season