The 2026 NFL regular-season schedule is officially here, and while the Arizona Cardinals won't be taking the field under the Monday night lights, there's still plenty of prime-time action to keep fans glued to their screens. With 17 Monday Night Football games lined up, the season promises high-stakes matchups and star-studded showdowns from coast to coast.
Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Monday Night Football schedule, all airing on ESPN, with select games also simulcast on ABC:
Week 1: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN/ABC) – A classic AFC West rivalry kicks off the season.
Week 2: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams (ESPN/ABC) – East meets West in a battle of rebuilding powerhouses.
Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears (ESPN/ABC) – NFC contenders clash under the Windy City lights.
Week 4: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (ESPN) – A heated NFC South rivalry takes center stage.
Week 5: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams (ESPN/ABC) – Josh Allen's Bills head west for a potential playoff preview.
Week 6: Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (ESPN/ABC) – Two rising NFC teams square off in a must-watch tilt.
Week 7: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (ESPN/ABC) – A marquee NFC East showdown that never disappoints.
Week 9: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings (ESPN/ABC) – The Bills return to prime time against a tough Vikings squad.
Week 10: Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens (ESPN) – Quarterback duel alert: Herbert vs. Jackson.
Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders (ESPN) – Joe Burrow leads the Bengals into the nation's capital.
Week 12: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (ESPN) – An NFC South battle with playoff implications.
Week 13: Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks (ESPN/ABC) – The Cowboys travel to the Pacific Northwest for a late-season test.
Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars (ESPN) – Steelers nostalgia meets Jaguars' young talent.
Week 15: New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN/ABC) – A potential playoff preview as Patrick Mahomes faces a new-look Patriots.
While Cardinals fans may not see their team in the spotlight this year, these Monday night matchups offer plenty of drama, big plays, and must-see football. So grab your favorite team gear, settle in, and get ready for a season of unforgettable nights under the lights.