Breaking: Denver Broncos’ 2025 Matchups Officially Revealed
The Denver Broncos now have a clearer picture of the road ahead, as the NFL has officially unveiled their full list of opponents for the 2025 regular season. Though the full schedule — including dates and times — will be released at a later date, fans already have plenty to be excited about, with high-profile matchups both at home and on the road that promise an action-packed season.
The Broncos, who are entering their third year under head coach Sean Payton, will be tested early and often in a lineup that features a mix of classic AFC West rivalries and intriguing non-division battles. As always, Denver will face each of its divisional foes — the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders — both at home in Empower Field at Mile High and away, setting the stage for heated battles that could shape the AFC playoff race.
Beyond the division, the Broncos’ home schedule includes showdowns against the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and the Indianapolis Colts. These games offer an exciting blend of offensive firepower and defensive grit, with stars like Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, and Bijan Robinson all expected to make trips to Denver. The Ravens and Browns, both playoff contenders, could pose significant challenges — especially if the Broncos are still in the process of rebuilding under center.
On the road, Denver will travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Houston Texans. Trips to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati stand out as particularly daunting — not only because of the cold-weather conditions that often come into play late in the season, but also due to the talent-laden rosters both franchises boast. Games against rising teams like Houston and established contenders like the Bengals will provide crucial measuring sticks for where Denver stands in the AFC hierarchy.
Notably, the Broncos’ 2025 slate reflects their third-place finish in the AFC West in 2024, aligning them with similarly positioned teams across the league. While this may result in a slightly more favorable schedule compared to some top-tier contenders, it still features no shortage of tests for a team that’s still trying to re-establish itself as a force in the conference.
Much of the Broncos’ success in 2025 will hinge on how their offseason additions perform — including their recent draft class and any key free-agent acquisitions. Questions remain at quarterback, and whether the team can get consistent play at the position may define their ceiling for the season.
Fans in Denver are hopeful that the mix of home-field advantage, a young defense, and improving offensive line play will translate to better results in the win column. After several years of missing the postseason, expectations are building that 2025 could be a turning point.
