Looking to return to the NFL playoffs after a four-year absence, the Indianapolis Colts will learn their 2025 schedule with Wednesday night’s release. The complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule along with all preseason dates will be set.
The Colts (8-9 in 2024) added defensive backs Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum, and quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency. They picked tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the NFL Draft. Indianapolis lost offensive linemen Will Fries and Ryan Kelly, and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency.
Here’s what you should know about the NFL schedule release.
When will Indianapolis Colts‘ 2025 schedule be released?
The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Who do Indianapolis Colts play at home in 2025?
Houston Texans (10-7 in 2024 season): The Texans swept the Colts this season and won the AFC South. Key roster additions: G Laken Tomlinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, WR Christian Kirk; key roster subtractions: T Laremy Tunsil, WR Stefon Diggs.
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13): The Colts still can’t find a way to win in Jacksonville, but their season-ending overtime win split the series. Key roster additions: WR/DB Travis Hunter, CB Jourdain Lewis, G Patrick Mekari; key roster subtractions: WR Christian Kirk, TE Evan Engram.
Tennessee Titans (3-14): The Colts swept the Titans, who made quarterback Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Other key roster additions: T Dan Moore Jr., G Kevin Zeitler; key roster subtractions: LB Harold Landry III, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Denver Broncos (10-7): The Colts lost a critical Week 15 game to the Broncos, who made the AFC playoffs. Key roster additions: CB Jahdae Barron, TE Evan Engram, S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw; key roster subtractions: LB Cody Barton, RB Javonte Williams.
Las Vegas Raiders (4-13): Little went right for the Raiders in 2024. Key roster additions: QB Geno Smith, RB Raheem Mostert, RB Ashton Jeanty, S Jeremy Chinn; key roster subtractions: S Tre’von Moehrig, LB Robert Spillane, CB Nate Hobbs.
Arizona Cardinals (8-9): Kyler Murray remains at quarterback in Arizona. Key roster additions: DT Walter Nolen, LB Josh Sweat, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither; key roster subtractions: DLs Naquan Jones, Roy Lopez, Khyiris Tonga.
San Francisco 49ers (6-11): Will quarterback Brock Purdy − a former Mr. Irrelevant (the last pick in the draft) − get a huge contract? Key roster additions: edge rusher Mykel Williams, WR Demcarcus Robinson, TE Luke Garrell, QB Mac Jones; key roster subtractions: WR Deeo Samuel, LB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanua Hufanga.
Miami Dolphins (8-9): The Colts beat the Dolphins in 2024. Miami finished second in the AFC East. Key roster additions: DT Kenneth Grant, G James Daniels, S Ifeatu Melifonwu; key roster subtractions: S Jevon Holland, RB Raheem Mostert
Atlanta Falcons (8-9): Atlanta faded after a strong start. It appears former Indiana football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons QB1. Key roster additions: edge Jalon Walker, edge Leonard Floyd, edge James Pearce Jr.; key roster subtractions: DT Grady Jarrett, C Drew Dalman.
Who do Indianapolis Colts play on the road in 2025?
The Colts will play the Texans, Jaguars and Titans on the road.
Kansas City Chiefs (15-2): The Chiefs lost the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles. Key roster additions: T Jaylon Moore, CB Kristian Fulton, T Josh Simmons; key roster subtractions: G Joe Thuney, DT Tershawn Wharton, S Justin Reid.
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6): Justin Herbert passed Peyton Manning for the most passing yards in the first five years of a career. L.A. made the playoffs. Key roster additions: G Mekhi Becton, RB Najee Harris, WR Mike Williams, RB Omarion Hampton; key roster subtractions: DT Poona Ford, CB Kristian Fulton.
Los Angeles Rams (10-7): The Rams started slowly but won five straight games late in the season and won the NFC West. Key roster additions: WR Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford; key roster subtractions: WR Cooper Kupp, DT Bobby Brown III, WR Demarcus Robinson.
Seattle Seahawks (10-7): Seattle appeared to be in control of the NFC West before a late-season slump. Key roster additions; QB Sam Darnold, WR Cooper Kupp, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, G Grey Zabel; key roster subtractions: QB Geno Smith, WR D.K. Metcalf, WR Tyler Lockett.
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7): The Steelers earned an AFC wild-card berth despite losing to the Colts. Will QB Aaron Rodgers decide to sign with Pittsburgh? Key roster additions: QB Mason Rudolph, WR D.K. Metcalf, CB Darius Slay Jr.; key roster subtractions: QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, RB Najee Harris, WR George Pickens.
Will Indianapolis Colts play on any 2025 holidays?
One of the Colts’ home games will be played in Berlin, Germany. Not many Colts games have been put in stand-alone spots in recent seasons, let alone holidays.
The Colts played on Jan. 1, 2023, a Sunday, losing to the New York Giants. They beat the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Day in 2021, a Saturday.
There will be the traditional Thanksgiving Day tripleheader on Nov. 27, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting games. The third Thanksgiving host has not been announced.
The NFL will have a Christmas Day tripleheader in 2025. Two games will air on Thursday, Dec. 25, on Netflix followed by a “Thursday Night Football” game on Amazon Prime, the league announced at its annual owners’ meetings in April.
The NFL had a Christmas doubleheader on a Wednesday last year.
Will Indianapolis Colts play any international games in 2025?
The Colts will host a game at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
What are NFL’s rules on flex scheduling?
- Sunday Night Football: Week 5-10, up to twice permitted; Weeks 11-17, at the league’s discretion
- Monday Night Football: Weeks 12-17, at the league’s discretion
- Thursday Night Football: Week 13-17, up to twice permitted
- Sunday afternoon: Can be shifted between 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m., or 4:25 p.m., as well as can be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night
- Week 18 games: All games dates/times will be determined at the conclusion of Week 17
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