The 2026-27 NFL regular season commences with an AFC West rivalry clash as the Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. The game is scheduled to air on ABC and ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET on September 14, marking the start of the league's Monday night tradition.
Peyton and Eli Manning will also return for their sixth season of the ManningCast, offering their alternative commentary on ESPN2. This will be the first of 12 ManningCast broadcasts throughout the regular season. The brothers are slated to call additional games on Week 2 (New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams), Week 4 (Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints), and Week 5 (Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams), culminating in a special Super Bowl presentation.
For viewers without cable, the game can be streamed live through various services. Options include DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and Sling TV. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, while fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV also provide trial periods for new subscribers.
Monday Night Football games throughout the 2026-27 season will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. Fans can also stream games on their mobile devices with a subscription to NFL+.