Broncos’ Opponents for the 2025 Season Officially Set as NFL Prepares for Highly Anticipated Matchups
The wait is over for Denver Broncos fans as the full list of the team’s 2025 regular-season opponents has now been finalized, sparking excitement and speculation about what lies ahead in the new campaign. With the NFL’s ever-evolving landscape, the Broncos are set to face a challenging but intriguing lineup that could shape the team’s playoff hopes in the upcoming year.
After finishing the 2024 season with mixed results and showing signs of promise under new leadership, Denver will now enter the 2025 season aiming to reestablish themselves as a postseason threat. The finalized list of opponents brings both opportunities and obstacles, with several marquee matchups already generating buzz.
Among the home games at Empower Field at Mile High, fans can expect classic AFC West showdowns as the Broncos prepare to host division rivals: the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders. These heated matchups are always circled on the calendar, with the Broncos eager to improve their divisional record and prove they can compete with Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
Outside the division, Denver will also welcome a strong crop of non-division foes, including the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, and the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints. Each of these teams brings unique challenges—Baltimore’s elite defense, Indy’s rising young offense, and the Saints’ new-look roster under a revamped coaching staff.
On the road, the Broncos are slated for trips that will test both their resilience and travel legs. Notably, away games include visits to the always-raucous Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and SoFi Stadium to take on the Chargers. They will also travel east to face the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, two teams known for their physical play and tough home crowds. A road game against the Atlanta Falcons is also in the mix, adding an NFC matchup that could serve as a litmus test for Denver’s cross-conference competitiveness.
The finalized list of opponents is based on the NFL’s rotating schedule formula, which includes intra-division games, inter-division matchups, and strength-of-schedule selections based on the previous season’s standings. That means the Broncos will face several teams that, like them, finished in similar spots on their respective divisional tables in 2024.
While the exact dates and times of each matchup will be released later when the NFL unveils the full 2025 schedule, the finalized list of opponents allows fans and analysts alike to begin projecting possible outcomes, key storylines, and breakout moments. Much of the Broncos’ success next season will depend on the continued development of their quarterback play, defensive depth, and ability to win tough road games.
With a new season on the horizon and their opponents now known, the Denver Broncos have clarity on the path they must take. One thing is for certain—2025 is shaping up to be a crucial year for a franchise determined to return to playoff relevance.
