2026 Monday Night Football Schedule Unveils Exciting Matchups Starting with Broncos-Chiefs

2026 Monday Night Football Schedule Unveils Exciting Matchups Starting with Broncos-Chiefs

The 2026 NFL schedule is here, featuring an exciting lineup of Monday Night Football games that promise to deliver thrilling matchups throughout the season. Since its inception in 1970, Monday Night Football has been a staple of primetime entertainment, and this year is no different, with notable games airing on both ABC and ESPN. In a significant change, the 2026 season will not feature any Monday Night Football doubleheaders, allowing fans to focus on each individual game. Kicking off the season, the Denver Broncos will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, marking a crucial AFC West rivalry. This game could also see the return of star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, recovering from a torn ACL, and Bo Nix, who is coming back from a fractured ankle. Here's the complete lineup for the 2026 Monday Night Football season: Week 1 (Sept. 14): Broncos at Chiefs on ABC/ESPN Week 2 (Sept. 21): Giants at Rams on ABC/ESPN Week 3 (Sept. 28): Eagles at Bears on ABC/ESPN Week 4 (Oct. 5): Falcons at Saints on ESPN Week 5 (Oct. 12): Bills at Rams on ABC/ESPN Week 6 (Oct. 19): Commanders at 49ers on ABC/ESPN Week 7 (Oct. 26): Cowboys at Eagles on ABC/ESPN Week 8 (Nov. 2): Bears at Seahawks on ESPN Week 9 (Nov. 9): Bills at Vikings on ABC/ESPN Week 10 (Nov. 16): Chargers at Ravens on ESPN Week 11 (Nov. 23): Bengals at Commanders on ESPN Week 12 (Nov. 30): Panthers at Buccaneers on ESPN Week 13 (Dec. 7): Cowboys at Seahawks on ABC/ESPN Week 14 (Dec. 14): Steelers at Jaguars on ESPN Week 15 (Dec. 21): Patriots at Chiefs on ABC/ESPN Week 16 (Dec. 28): Giants at Lions on ESPN Week 17 (Jan. 4): Texans at Packers on ESPN Stay tuned for updates from CBS Sports, including rankings of every game!

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-15