NFL Monday Night Football schedule begins next month with Broncos at Chiefs
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The NFL season kicks off on September 9 with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. The first Monday Night Football game is scheduled for September 14, featuring the Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs. This matchup may mark the return of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who aims to recover from a severe knee injury. The 2026 season will showcase games on Mondays across various matchups until the end of December, with the final Monday Night Football game set for January 4, 2027, between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers. Fans can watch on ESPN, ABC, and streaming platforms like Fubo.
- •NFL season starts on September 9, 2026.
- •First Monday Night Football game is on September 14, 2026.
- •Broncos face Chiefs in a key AFC West matchup.
- •Games will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
- •Final Monday Night Football game scheduled for January 4, 2027.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Is there a Monday Night Football game on tonight? 2026 schedule, games
"The NFL season is just a few weeks away. Here's when "Monday Night Football" begins.
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