The Buffalo Bills host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, marking the first regular-season afternoon game at the team’s new stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m.
Buffalo enters Week 3 with a 2-0 record following a 31-21 victory over the Detroit Lions, while the Los Angeles Chargers look for their first win after starting the season 0-2, culminating in a 26-14 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bills will debut their new Nickel City alternate uniforms for the game, and former wide receiver Lee Evans will appear as the team’s Legend of the Game.
TV Channel and Regional Broadcast Details
The game broadcasts nationally on FOX, with WUTV carrying the feed in the Buffalo local market, according to the official Bills viewing guide. Because FOX structures its Sunday afternoon windows by region, viewers outside the Buffalo and Los Angeles markets must check local listings to confirm broadcast availability. Cable and satellite channel numbers vary by provider.
Streaming Options and Out-of-Market Access
Cord-cutters and fans watching away from a traditional television have multiple pathways to stream the matchup, depending on location and subscription type:
- Live-TV Streaming Services: Services that carry local FOX affiliates, such as YouTube TV or Sling TV (including the Blue plan at $54.99/month), provide access to local broadcasts. Users should verify that the game appears in their local program guide before kickoff.
- Out-of-Market Viewing: Fans living outside the local broadcast zones can access the game via NFL Sunday Ticket, available as a standalone Primetime Channel or as an add-on to a YouTube TV subscription.
- Mobile Devices: Subscribers to NFL+ can stream live local games on phones and tablets, though the NFL notes these broadcasts cannot be cast to a television set.
Broadcast Crew and Radio Coverage
FOX has assigned Kevin Burkhardt to handle play-by-play duties, with Tom Brady providing game analysis. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will report from the sidelines, according to broadcast sheets provided by both franchises.
For radio listeners, the Buffalo Bills Radio Network broadcasts locally on 97 Rock (WGRF-FM). The Los Angeles Chargers radio broadcast airs on KFI AM 640, featuring Matt “Money” Smith on play-by-play, Daniel Jeremiah on analysis, and Shannon Farren reporting from the sidelines. Subscribers can also access live game audio through NFL+.
Matchup Context and Statistics
The contest pits two teams tracking in opposite directions under new leadership. The Bills are guided by head coach Joe Brady, while the Chargers operate under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen has opened the season with 582 passing yards, five touchdown passes, zero interceptions, and four rushing touchdowns through two games. Los Angeles aims to lean on its ground game and defense to counter Allen’s dual-threat production and avoid a 0-3 start.