The NFL is buzzing with anticipation as the 2026 regular season schedule is set to drop on Thursday, May 14th. But true to form, networks will start teasing select matchups as early as Monday morning, giving us a sneak peek at the Denver Broncos' slate before the full release.

Mark your calendars: Wednesday, May 13th at 9:00 AM ET on NFL Network, we'll learn the international games—and the Broncos are a prime candidate to headline one of those. Coming off a thrilling playoff run that saw them just one win shy of the Super Bowl, Denver is no longer a quiet contender. With Jaylen Waddle now in the mix, Bo Nix under center, Sean Payton calling the shots, and a top-ranked defense that shut down the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, the Broncos are legitimate Super Bowl threats. Expect prime-time slots, holiday games, and marquee matchups to follow.

As the week unfolds, we'll track every leak, rumor, and official announcement—from Week 1 opponents to the number of prime-time games, bye week placement, and those always-intense divisional clashes. Here's the early look at their 2026 opponents:

Home games: Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs, Bills, Dolphins, Rams, Seahawks, Jaguars
Away games: Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs, Patriots, Jets, 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers, Steelers

Betting markets are already taking note. The Broncos' win total is set at 9.5 (over/under -110), and they're +210 to win the AFC West (third-best odds). Playoff odds sit at -146 (sixth-best in the AFC), while their Super Bowl odds are +2000—11th-best in the NFL. All eyes are on Mile High as the countdown to schedule release begins.