Cardinals face Chargers in Week 1, with UK viewers able to watch live in the early hours or evening depending on the kickoff. The game starts at 9:25pm BST.
Below is the confirmed start time, UK channel and streaming route for Cardinals vs Chargers. Broadcast details can change, so check the final listings before kickoff.
What time is Cardinals vs Chargers in the UK?
Cardinals vs Chargers kicks off at 9:25pm BST. That is 4:25 PM ET, Sunday 13 Sep at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. The UK time is the key one for anyone planning their evening, or an alarm.
| Fixture | Cardinals @ Chargers |
| UK kickoff | 9:25pm BST |
| Local kickoff | 4:25 PM ET, Sunday 13 Sep |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| UK TV | Sky Sports |
| UK stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 1, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Cardinals vs Chargers in the UK
NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the main streaming route for Cardinals vs Chargers. It carries every game live and on demand, which is particularly useful when several games begin at the same time.
You can watch through NFL Game Pass on DAZN. A subscription is required for this fixture. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
Sky Sports also has the UK television broadcast. Channel 5 shows one NFL game free-to-air most weeks, but viewers should not assume it is this fixture.
Is it worth staying up for?
That depends on your schedule and how much Week 1 matters to you. This is a useful early-season meeting, and the full preview has the matchup context without turning this page into a betting article.
For the analysis and our view of the game, read the Cardinals vs Chargers prediction.
Cardinals vs Chargers: how to watch FAQ
Cardinals vs Chargers starts at 9:25pm BST. In local time, kickoff is 4:25 PM ET, Sunday 13 Sep.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries Cardinals vs Chargers live, alongside every other game of the season. A DAZN subscription is required.
Sky Sports has the UK television broadcast, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams it. Channel 5 shows one NFL game free-to-air most weeks, but not this fixture.
Not this one. Cardinals vs Chargers needs a subscription in the UK, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries it. Channel 5 shows a different NFL game free-to-air most weeks.
Cardinals vs Chargers is part of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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