The National Football League has announced its 2026 "Monday Night Football" schedule, with the regular season set to commence on September 14. The opening game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Denver Broncos.
The first regular-season "Monday Night Football" matchup is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast across ESPN, ABC, and available for streaming on NFL+.
While there are no "Monday Night Football" games scheduled for the 2026 preseason, the final week of preseason play begins on Thursday, August 27. Preseason games will air across multiple platforms, including NFL Network, ESPN Unlimited, and Prime Video.
The "Monday Night Football" schedule for the 2026 regular season includes a full slate of games every Monday evening through January 4, 2027. Notable matchups include the New York Giants at the Los Angeles Rams on September 21 and the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles on October 26.
Fans can watch "Monday Night Football" games live on ESPN and ABC. Streaming options include ESPN.com/app, ABC.com with a valid cable login, and live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. NFL+ will also offer live streaming of the games on mobile devices.
In a separate team development, the Cleveland Browns announced that Deshaun Watson will start the season as their quarterback when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. This decision comes despite Watson's preseason struggles, which included being met with boos during a home loss to the Buffalo Bills.