The 2026 NFL season is almost here, and the Monday Night Football schedule has just been released, giving fans plenty of reasons to get excited. ESPN, which will host the 2027 Super Bowl, is once again loaded with top-tier primetime matchups, and the dynamic duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be calling the action all season long.
Kicking off the Monday night slate in Week 1, the Denver Broncos travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs. This AFC West showdown featuring Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes could set the tone for the entire season. Traditional powerhouses like the Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are featured multiple times, including a massive NFC East battle in Week 7 when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Eagles.
The Los Angeles Rams also have a busy Monday night schedule, hosting two of their first five games at home. Head coach Sean McVay's squad will take on the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills in prime time. Speaking of the Giants, they are one of several teams that could be poised for a breakout year. Both New York and the Washington Commanders missed the playoffs last season but have earned two Monday night appearances each, signaling that the NFL expects big things from them in 2026.
Here is the full Monday Night Football lineup for the season:
Week 1 (Sept. 14): Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 2 (Sept. 21): New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams
Week 3 (Sept. 28): Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
Week 4 (Oct. 5): Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens
Week 5 (Oct. 12): Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
Week 6 (Oct. 19): Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers
Week 7 (Oct. 26): Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Mark your calendars and get ready for a season full of unforgettable Monday night moments.