1996 Indianapolis Colts season Regular season Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Record | Game_Site | TV_Time | Attendance_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1996 | Arizona Cardinals | W 20–13 | 1–0 | RCA Dome | FOX 1:00 pm | 48133 |
| 2 | September 8, 1996 | at New York Jets | W 21–7 | 2–0 | The Meadowlands | NBC 4:15 pm | 63534 |
| 3 | September 15, 1996 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 25–24 | 3–0 | Texas Stadium | NBC 4:15 pm | 63021 |
| 4 | September 23, 1996 | Miami Dolphins | W 10–6 | 4–0 | RCA Dome | ABC 9:00 pm | 60891 |
| 5 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 6 | October 6, 1996 | at Buffalo Bills | L 13–16 | 4–1 | Rich Stadium | NBC 4:15 pm | 79401 |