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NFL preseason 2026 has no Monday night games scheduled

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

NFL preseason 2026 has no Monday night games scheduled

Summary

After Week 1 of the NFL preseason, there will be no Monday night football games. The 2026 preseason schedule does not include Monday night matchups, as these games are reserved for the regular season starting in September. Teams will focus on practice and evaluations rather than playing games early in the week. Week 2 of the preseason is set to run from August 20 to August 23, featuring matchups on Thursday through Sunday. Teams will finalize their 53-man rosters by August 30, following Week 3 of the preseason.

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By the Numbers

•No Monday night games in the 2026 NFL preseason.
•Teams will practice and evaluate players before Week 2 matchups.
•Week 2 scheduled from August 20 to August 23.
•Final roster cuts due by August 30.

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What they're saying

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Following the completion of Week 1 of the NFL preseason, football fans checking television broadcast schedules for a Monday night matchup will find an empty evening slate. The 2026 NFL exhibition calendar does not feature Monday night games during the preseason, as the official Monday Night Football package on ESPN and ABC remains reserved for regular season competition beginning in September.
— Yahoo Sports

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