With the schedule finally released upon us, it is much easier to get a clear picture of how the Chargers' 2026 schedule is going to look, even barring more signings that are sure to come in classic Joe Hortiz fashion into training camp.

The Chargers have the ninth-hardest schedule, a ranking that is based on opponents' 2025 win percentage. But with an offense that is coached by Mike McDaniel and quarterback play by Justin Herbert, what are the odds that this team overperforms? Underperforms?

What are the hardest games seen in the Chargers schedule in 2026? What are the easiest?

The Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Scheduled, Ranked Easiest to Hardest

Week 1: Sun. Sept. 13 vs. Arizona Cardinals 1:25 pm CBS

Week 16: Sun. Dec. 27 at Miami Dolphins 10:00 am FOX

Week 2: Sun. Sept. 20 vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1:05 pm CBS

Week 11: Sun. Nov. 22 vs. New York Jets 1:05 pm FOX

Week 14: Sun. Dec. 13 at Las Vegas Raiders 1:05 pm CBS

Week 17: TBD vs. Kansas City Chiefs TBD

Week 13: Sun. Dec.…