2026 NFL Monday Night Football schedule, full list of games

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.

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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.

Full 2026 Monday Night Football schedule

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