How to watch every football game of the 2026 NFL season
Your guide to watching every game of the 2026 NFL season!
The 2026 NFL Monday Night Football schedule has been released, featuring exciting matchups starting in September. The season kicks off with the Denver Broncos visiting the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Fans are eagerly awaiting the 2026 NFL season and the Monday Night Football schedule just dropped ahead of ESPN’s coverage for the year.
The sports media giant continues to get a healthy dose of primetime matchups as ESPN prepares to host the 2027 Super Bowl. However, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman get the chance to cover several other high-profile games before Super Bowl 61.
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The Monday Night Football slate kicks off in September when Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos travel to Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will host their AFC West rival, which could have major playoff implications to start the year.
The @Chiefs will host the @Broncos to kick off Monday Night Football in 2026.
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Traditional powerhouses like the Philadelphia Eagles and Chiefs are slated to feature on multiple occasions for Monday Night Football. That includes an NFC East showdown with the Eagles and in Week 7.
The schedule includes several high-profile games, starting with the Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs.
The season kicks off in September 2026.
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Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams play two of their first five games at home on Monday night. Head coach Sean McVay and his NFC team face off against the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.
Traditionally, the NFL places popular teams or those that they believe will make a big jump during primetime slots.
That could signify major improvements for teams like the Giants and Washington Commanders. Both NFC East teams missed the playoffs last season, but have two MNF appearances in 2026.
Below is the full schedule for this season’s Monday Night Football games on ESPN.

Week 1 (September 14) – Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 2 (September 21) – New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams
Week 3 (September 28) – Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
Week 4 (October 5) – Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens
Week 5 (October 12) – Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
Week 6 (October 19) – Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers
Week 7 (October 26) – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 8 (November 2) – Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks
Week 9 (November 9) – Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
Week 10 (November 16) – Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens
Week 11 (November 23) – Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders
Week 12 (November 30) – Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 13 (December 7) – Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks
Week 14 (December 14) – Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 15 (December 21) – New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16 (December 28) – New York Giants at Detroit Lions
Week 17 (January 4) – Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers