Chicago P.D.’s showrunner revealed there’s “so much to play with” for what might go down in Season 14.
or 13 seasons, Chicago P.D. has delivered some of the grittiest, realistic, and memorable moments ever seen on television — and the iconic show is not slowing down anytime soon. Chicago P.D. Season 14 is officially on the way, and Chihards now have a premiere date they can mark on their calendars.
Fans are still catching their breath after experiencing the explosive Season 13 finale in May 2026, but it’s never too early to look toward the future. As you count down the days until the One Chicago franchise’s annual summer hiatus ends and NBC’s new fall season is here, here’s everything we know so far about Chicago P.D., including when new episodes will start airing.
When does Chicago P.D. Season 14 premiere?
The countdown is on: Chicago P.D. returns for its epic 14th season on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes, as always, available to stream the following day on Peacock.
Of course, what’s the return of Chicago P.D. without the rest of the Windy City Wednesday lineup, right? October 7 also marks the premiere dates of Chicago Med Season 12 at 8 p.m. ET and Chicago Fire Season 15 at 9 p.m. ET.
Chicago P.D. Season 14 will “change with the characters”
By the end of Season 13, many characters found themselves in the middle of personal transformations. From Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) overcoming his grueling battle with depression, to Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Fleuger) deciding to move away from Canaryville, to Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) realizing he’s going to be a father, Season 13 was a transformative time for many One Chicago fan-favorites.
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In a May 2026 interview with NBC Insider, Chicago P.D. showrunner Gwen Sigan explained how the events of Season 13 “sets up” a new season that will feel much different than fans have come to expect.
“We wanted to focus on sort of why each of them is the way they are, where does that come from, and it was really a fun season to explore,” Sigan, who has been showrunner on Chicago P.D. since Season 9, explained. “It wound up really naturally putting them each at this point where they have these big momentous life things happening to each of them. And so it sets us up [Season 14] to really change with the characters.”
Sigan revealed that the writing team has “so much to play with” regarding new storylines — which should translate into another unforgettable season.
“I think it’ll be a different season, they have so many new places to explore,” she continued. “There’s so much to play with, so I’m excited. I think we’ve got just nothing but options.”
