The schedule for Chicago Fire Season 14 has seen several shifts in recent weeks, leaving viewers tracking when new episodes actually air. Following the winter break and the 2026 Winter Olympics coverage, the NBC procedural returned with new content in March, but a recent delay has adjusted the release timeline once again.
The show’s 14th season premiered on October 1, 2025, with the usual weekly installments continuing through the fall until the midseason finale on November 12, 2025. The holiday hiatus followed, with new episodes resuming on January 7, 2026.
March Schedule and Olympic Break Impact
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina created a significant break for the One Chicago lineup. NBC’s extensive Olympic coverage pushed Chicago Fire and its sister shows off the schedule for approximately one month.
The series returned from this Olympic break on March 4, 2026, with a special crossover event. That night, Chicago Fire aired at 8 p.m. ET instead of its usual 9 p.m. slot, opening the three-part crossover storyline titled “The Reckoning”. The schedule returned to normal on March 11, 2026, with Chicago Fire back in its regular Wednesday 9 p.m. ET time slot.
Recent Episode Delay: March 25, 2026
Viewers expecting a new episode on March 25, 2026, did not see Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 16 air that night. Instead, NBC broadcast a repeat of the season’s second episode, “Primary Search”.
This delay pushed the release of Episode 16, titled “Do Not Resuscitate,” to April 1, 2026. The episode will air at its regular time, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, on NBC, with next-day streaming available on Peacock.
Upcoming Episode Details
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 15, titled “Do Not Resuscitate,” is scheduled to air on March 18, 2026. The official NBC episode description indicates that a car accident leaves Kidd and Vasquez puzzled, Herrmann finally receives attention for his contributions, and Violet and Novak face a difficult ethical situation.
Episode 14, “Hit and Run,” aired on March 11, 2026, with the storyline focusing on Severide tracking a dangerous driver who puts a member of Firehouse 51 at risk.
Season 14 Overview
The current season of Chicago Fire contains 21 episodes. The season premiere on October 1, 2025, revealed that Stella Kidd is pregnant, adding a new layer to her relationship with Kelly Severide.
The fall finale on November 12, 2025, left viewers with two major cliffhangers: Severide trapped in a burning building during an arson investigation, and Chief Dom Pascal learning about budget cuts that could permanently close Firehouse 51.
“Severide and Van Meter found themselves trapped in the apartment of the principal being targeted by a pupil. Flames were engulfing the building as the fall finale ended,” one detailed recap noted.
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Where to Watch
New episodes of Chicago Fire Season 14 air Wednesdays on NBC. For viewers who miss the live broadcast, episodes stream on Peacock the following day. The series is also available on platforms including FuboTV, SlingTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
For international viewers in Canada, the series airs on Citytv in simulcast with NBC. UK viewers can watch on Sky Witness, while Australian audiences find episodes on Channel 9 and 9Now. Indian viewers can stream through Amazon Prime Video’s NBC channel or Voot Select, typically within days of the U.S. broadcast.
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