The Mike LaFleur era officially kicks off for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. This isn’t just another game one, either; it’s the start of something new for Arizona, and you know everyone’s watching to see how it all shakes out.
Catch All The Action Live
Don’t miss a snap of the Cardinals’ first game. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. AT. If you’re planning to watch from your couch, CBS is carrying the national TV broadcast, which is Channel 5 locally. For those cutting the cord, you can stream it online via Paramount+. Kevin Harlan will be on play-by-play, with Trent Green as the analyst and Melanie Collins on the sideline. If you’re old school and prefer radio, tune into Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. J.P. Shadrick handles play-by-play, A.Q. Shipley is the analyst, and Dani Sureck reports from the sideline. There’s even a Spanish radio broadcast on Latino Mix 100.3 FM KQMR, featuring Jesus Quinonez and Irving Villanueva.
New Faces and Big Stakes
This opener is going to be wild, not just for the Cardinals. Both teams are rolling out new offensive coordinators. Plus, the Chargers are trying to fill the void left by losing one of the best defensive minds in the game. On the Arizona side, they’ve kept Nick Rallis on the defensive staff. What really jumps out on the scoreboard, though, is that FanDuel Sportsbook has the Cardinals as +9.5 underdogs. That’s a pretty chunky spread for Week 1, and it tells you exactly what the oddsmakers think about this matchup right out of the gate. This game isn’t just about a win or loss; it’s about setting the tone for a whole new regime and seeing if the Cards can defy those early expectations.
It’s going to be a fascinating watch to see how LaFleur’s squad performs right out of the gate. Can they shock some people on the road, or will those new offensive schemes take a little longer to gel? We’ll find out Sunday.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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