Indianapolis Colts 2026–27 TV Schedule

Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.

The Indianapolis Colts open the 2026–27 season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sep 13. The schedule includes 2 primetime games — 1 Prime Video exclusive and 1 Sunday night game on Peacock/NBC — plus 14 Sunday afternoon games on CBS or FOX — free on local TV in the Indianapolis market, but requiring NFL Sunday Ticket if you live outside it. Also on the slate: 1 international game on NFL Network. Their bye falls in Week 13.

Schedule, channels and prices updated

Full 18-Week Schedule
WK1
vs Baltimore Ravens
Sep 13 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK2
at Kansas City Chiefs
Sep 20 · 8:20 PM · NBC
NBC · Free
WK3
vs Houston Texans
Sep 27 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK4
at Washington Commanders
Oct 4 · 9:30 AM · NFL Net
NFL Network
WK5
at Pittsburgh Steelers
Oct 11 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK6
vs Tennessee Titans
Oct 18 · 1:00 PM · FOX
FOX · Local
WK7
at Minnesota Vikings
Oct 25 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK8
at Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov 1 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK9
vs Dallas Cowboys
Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · FOX
FOX · Local
WK10
vs Miami Dolphins
Nov 15 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK11
at Houston Texans
Nov 19 · 8:15 PM · Prime
Prime Video
WK12
vs New York Giants
Nov 29 · 1:00 PM · FOX
FOX · Local
WK13
Bye Week
Bye Week
WK14
at Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 13 · 1:00 PM · FOX
FOX · Local
WK15
at Tennessee Titans
Dec 20 · 1:00 PM · CBS
CBS · Local
WK16
vs Cincinnati Bengals
Dec 27
CBS/FOX · Local
WK17
at Cleveland Browns
Jan 3 · 1:00 PM · FOX
FOX · Local
WK18
vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Jan 10
CBS/FOX · Local

Local games air free on CBS or FOX in the Indianapolis market; outside it, they need NFL Sunday Ticket. Free games are national broadcasts anyone can watch with an antenna.

What It Costs to Watch Every Colts Game

In the Indianapolis market

Local CBS/FOX games are free
$23.99 for the season
15 games on CBS, FOX, NBC & ABCFree w/ antenna
Prime Video · 1 game (Nov)$9
NFL+ · 1 game (Oct)$14.99

Outside the market

Sunday afternoons need Sunday Ticket
$299.99 for the season
NFL Sunday Ticket · 14 Sunday games$276
1 national game on broadcast TVFree w/ antenna
Prime Video · 1 game (Nov)$9
NFL+ · 1 game (Oct)$14.99

List prices, subscribing only in the months with games and cancelling in between. Already pay for Amazon Prime or Netflix? Subtract those lines. Students get Sunday Ticket for $119 — see whether Sunday Ticket is worth it.

What You Need to Watch the Colts
14 games
Sunday afternoons on CBS/FOX — free over-the-air in the Indianapolis market; out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket ($276/season, $119 for students).
1 game
Prime Video exclusives (Thursday Night Football, Black Friday) — included with Amazon Prime ($9/mo or $139/yr).
1 game
Sunday Night Football on NBC/Peacock — free with an antenna, or Peacock from $7.99/mo.
1 game
International Series on NFL Network — via NFL+ ($14.99/mo) or a live-TV bundle with NFL Network.
Colts TV & Streaming FAQ

What channel is the Indianapolis Colts game on?

This season the Colts play 7 on CBS, 5 on FOX, 1 on NBC, 1 on NFL Network and 1 on Prime Video, with 2 games still awaiting a network. Sunday afternoon games air on your local CBS or FOX station in the Indianapolis market. The schedule above lists the channel for every week.

How can I watch the Indianapolis Colts without cable?

In the Indianapolis market, an antenna picks up the 15 games on CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC for free. For the rest you need Prime Video in Nov ($9), NFL+ in Oct ($14.99) — about $23.99 for the season if you subscribe only in those months.

Do I need NFL Sunday Ticket to watch the Colts?

Only if you live outside the Indianapolis market. Inside it, their 14 Sunday afternoon games are on local CBS or FOX for free. Outside it, Sunday Ticket ($276, or $119 for students) is the only way to watch those games live. Read how out-of-market rules work.

How much does it cost to watch every Colts game?

About $23.99 for the season if you live in the Indianapolis market, or about $299.99 if you live outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.

When is the Colts bye week?

The Indianapolis Colts are off in Week 13, between their Week 12 game vs New York Giants and their Week 14 game at Philadelphia Eagles.

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