1986 San Diego Chargers season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1986 | Miami Dolphins | W 50–28 | 57726 |
| 2 | September 14, 1986 | at New York Giants | L 20–7 | 74921 |
| 3 | September 21, 1986 | Washington Redskins | L 30–27 | 57853 |
| 4 | September 28, 1986 | at Los Angeles Raiders | L 17–13 | 63153 |
| 5 | October 6, 1986 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 33–7 | 63207 |
| 6 | October 12, 1986 | Denver Broncos | L 31–14 | 55662 |
| 7 | October 19, 1986 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 42–41 | 55767 |
| 8 | October 26, 1986 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 23–7 | 41469 |
| 9 | November 2, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 24–23 | 48518 |
| 10 | November 9, 1986 | at Denver Broncos | W 9–3 | 75012 |