Los Angeles Rams schedule 2026: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule and predictions
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The Los Angeles Rams had some unfinished business in the NFC West last season. Despite going 12-5, they lost the division by two games to the Seahawks and were tied with the 49ers in the standings. In addition to that result, the Rams also fell short of Super Bowl 60 by losing to the eventual champions in the conference title game in Seattle.
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The Rams were loaded offensively, with Matthew Stafford winning his first league MVP last season. Their young defense also responded well, but with their secondary issues, they got aggressive to land cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
Los Angeles is expecting to win the division to jump Seattle and get better positioned to get to Super Bowl 61, which will be played in Los Angeles, where they won Super Bowl 56. Here's breaking down the Rams' latest slate for 2026:
Los Angeles Rams schedule 2026
- Home opponents: 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks, Cowboys, Giants, Packers, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills
- Away opponents: 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks, Eagles, Commanders, Buccaneers, Broncos, Raiders
Every NFL team's 2026 opponents are predetermined. Rams' full 2026 NFL schedule with dates, times and TV networks will be updated below when the NFL schedule is announced at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 14.
WeekDateOpponentKickoff time (ET)TV channel1Thursday, Sept. 10at 49ers (Australia8:35 p.m.Netflix23456789101112131415161718Rams strength of schedule
The Rams have the 13th-most difficult schedule in the league in 2026, with their current opponents having a combined winning percentage of .513 last season. That ties much with playing the Seahawks and 49ers in the division twice each after those teams joined to go 26-8 in 2025.
Toughest tests: In addition to Seattle and San Francisco twice each, Los Angeles must face Philadelphia and Denver on the road. At home, the crossover to the AFC West brings a tricky game against the Chiefs a crosstown challenge vs. the Chargers. With the second-place status, the Rams also welcome the Bills and Packers to L.A.
Biggest breaks: The Rams need to take advantage of seeing the Cardinals twice. Otherwise, the improving Giants are in their most favorable home game. On the road, the Buccaneers and Commanders are winnable long field trips, and the Raiders offer a short jaunt.
Rams record prediction
- Over/under win total: 11.5
Bottom line: The Rams don't have many weaknesses. They can be balanced and explosive on offense. They should rush the passer and cover better on pass defense. Their biggest challenge comes from being more consistent in the biggest games. They should at least match last season's record and push to take the division back from the Seahawks.
Record prediction: 12-5