The winter wind is howling through the streets of Chicago, but the heat inside the Intelligence Unit is just getting started as NBC officially confirms the high-stakes broadcast schedule for the remainder of Season 13. Following an explosive January return that saw Sergeant Hank Voight and his team navigating a city on the brink of collapse, the network has released a detailed roadmap to guide fans through the upcoming winter and spring milestones. This 2026 schedule is particularly unique, as it must account for a brief mid-February hiatus for global sporting events before charging into the most anticipated television event of the decade: the three-hour March Mega Crossover. Whether you are a die-hard “Burzek” shipper or a fan of Voight’s “by any means necessary” justice, these are the essential dates you need to clear on your calendar to stay ahead of the curve.
The immediate future of the season continues with relentless momentum as the team moves into the final stretch of the January winter block. Episode 13×11, titled “On the Way,” is set to air tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, in its traditional 10:00 PM Eastern time slot, focusing on an undercover operation that pushes Kevin Atwater to his emotional limits. This will be followed quickly by Episode 13×12, “Missing,” on Wednesday, February 4, which is slated to be a pivotal hour for newcomer Eva Imani as the secrets of her past finally catch up with her in a cold-case investigation. Following this February 4 broadcast, fans should be prepared for a two-week “Olympic Break,” as NBC shifts its primetime focus to the Winter Games. The Intelligence Unit will officially return to the airwaves on Wednesday, February 25, with an episode that serves as a direct lead-in to the massive city-wide chaos looming in the month of March.
The centerpiece of the 2026 schedule is undoubtedly Wednesday, March 4, the date of the historic “Carry a Torch” Mega Crossover event. In a rare scheduling shift, NBC will shuffle its Wednesday lineup to accommodate the flow of the three-hour narrative, though Chicago P.D. will maintain its anchor position at 10:00 PM Eastern. This event will follow a single story arc beginning at 8:00 PM with Chicago Fire and moving through Chicago Med before the brutal resolution occurs in the 21st District’s finale hour. Following this blockbuster event, the series is expected to air new episodes weekly throughout March and April, including Episode 13×14, “Meant to Be,” on March 11. These spring episodes are being built as a “runway to the finale,” with showrunners hinting that the consequences of the March crossover will ripple through every remaining hour of the season.
For those who rely on digital platforms, the “Peacock Rule” remains in full effect for 2026, with every new episode of Chicago P.D. becoming available for streaming the following morning, typically by 6:00 AM Eastern. This ensures that even as the network schedule shifts for special events or sporting breaks, the “Chi-Hard” community can stay synchronized with the latest developments in the Bell case and the ongoing power struggle with Commander Devlin. As the season marches toward its May finale, the 2026 air dates reflect a show at the peak of its powers, delivering a seamless blend of high-octane action and deeply personal character growth. Set your DVRs, update your mobile alerts, and prepare for a winter season where the only thing more certain than the Chicago cold is the relentless pursuit of justice by the men and women of the Intelligence Unit.