After a historic cliffhanger, One Chicago fans have been patiently awaiting news about when Chicago Fire would return with new episodes. Well, the wait is over, because Chicago Fire Season 15 officially has a premiere date.
How to Watch
Watch Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
As the longest-running show in the One Chicago franchise, Chicago Fire has built an impressive fan base thanks to Dick Wolf series staples: An unforgettable cast, relatable characters, and some of the most white-hot drama and action ever seen on television. The Firehouse 51 squad has been going strong for 15 years — and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
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Keep reading for everything you need to know about Chicago Fire Season 15, including when new episodes start airing again on NBC, how the last season ended, how to watch, and more.
When does Chicago Fire Season 15 premiere?
The 15th season of Chicago Fire premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. As always, new episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Once again, your One Chicago favorites from Firehouse 51 will commandeer the middle part of Windy City Wednesdays, following Chicago Med at 8 p.m. ET and preceding Chicago P.D. at 10 p.m. ET.
How did Chicago Fire Season 14 end?
Season 14 ended in a spectacularly explosive fashion — literally.
The stunning season finale ended with Rescue Squad 3 — Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), Mouch McHolland (Christian Stolte), Joe Cruz (Joe Miñoso), Tony Ferraris (Anthony Ferraris), and Harold Capp (Randy Flagler) — failed to evacuate in time and became trapped inside a burning building after an explosion made their situation a million times worse. Talk about a cliffhanger.
Severide’s haunting distress call of “Mayday! Mayday!” served as Season 14’s final moment, setting up one of the most anticipated season premieres in One Chicago history on Wednesday, October 7, when the fate of so many fan-favorite characters will be revealed.
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How can I watch old episodes of Chicago Fire?
Since October 2012, Chicago Fire has been must-watch, appointment television, and in 2026, it’s easier than ever to catch up on old episodes — or even experience the series for the first time.
All episodes of Chicago Fire, spanning all 14 seasons, are currently streaming on Peacock.
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