Kansas City Chiefs prepare for season opener against Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to begin their 2026-27 regular season on Monday, September 14, at Arrowhead Stadium. The team hosts the Denver Broncos for a prime-time matchup that kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Television coverage is available on ESPN and ABC, with streaming provided through DIRECTV. Kansas City enters the contest with quarterback Patrick Mahomes returning to the roster alongside key offseason additions, including cornerback Mansoor Delane and edge R Mason Thomas. This game marks the first of several divisional meetings for Kansas City this season as the team navigates an AFC West schedule that includes games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. Travis Kelce remains with the roster for the upcoming campaign.

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