The preseason may not count in the standings, but for the Los Angeles Rams, the 2026 exhibition slate could play a major role in shaping another Super Bowl pursuit. With expectations sky-high entering the season, Sean McVay and his staff will use the team’s three-game preseason schedule to evaluate young talent, solidify depth battles, and prepare a veteran-heavy roster for one of the toughest regular season schedules in football. The Rams will open preseason play on the road against the Kansas City
Chiefs before returning home to face the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles will then wrap up the preseason in a crosstown showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Preseason Week 1: @ Kansas City Chiefs
Saturday, August 15th, 4:00 pm EST
The Rams will go on the road for their first preseason game of the year against Andy Reid’s Chiefs. The last time the Chiefs-Rams played in the preseason was Jared Goff’s rookie year. The Rams beat the Chiefs 21-20 thanks to a game-winning 10 yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Malcolm Brown.
Preseason Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints
Saturday, August 22nd, 4:00 pm EST
SoFi Stadium will welcome Kellen Moore and the Saints. The last time the Rams-Saints faced off in the preseason was McVay’s second year as the head coach. The Saints won 28-0 as the Rams rested their starters while Taysom Hill led the Saints in passing.
Preseason Week 3: @ Los Angeles Chargers
Thursday, August 27th, 10:00 pm EST
Even though it will be a “road” game, the Rams will have the luxury of staying in their own city and stadium for the last preseason game before they travel to Melbourne, Australia in Week 1. The Chargers-Rams have made it a yearly tradition to face each other because of the same-city convenience. In 2025, the Rams snagged a last second victory from the Chargers. Stetson Bennett threw a touchdown on the last play, giving the Rams a 23-22 win.
The Rams will likely get a healthy look at Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett this preseason, finding out if their 2026 first round pick is an adequate successor for Matthew Stafford whenever he decides to retire.
