Experience the Excitement: Your Guide to Every Monday Night Showdown
Opening Kickoff: September 14th
The inaugural Monday Night Football game on September 14th features a highly anticipated clash between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. EST. This AFC West rivalry promises an explosive start to the primetime slate, broadcast live on ABC and ESPN.
Mid-September Showdowns: Weeks 2 & 3
On September 21st, the New York Giants will travel to face the Los Angeles Rams at 8:15 p.m. EST, available on ABC and ESPN. The following week, September 28th, brings an NFC North battle as the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Chicago Bears, airing exclusively on ESPN at 8:15 p.m. EST.
October Gridiron Action: Weeks 4-7
October opens with the Atlanta Falcons taking on the New Orleans Saints on October 5th at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN. The Buffalo Bills then challenge the Los Angeles Rams on October 12th, broadcast on ABC/ESPN. Later in the month, on October 19th, the Washington Commanders head west to play the San Francisco 49ers on ABC/ESPN. October concludes with a high-stakes NFC East rivalry as the Dallas Cowboys face the Philadelphia Eagles on October 26th, also on ABC/ESPN.
November Encounters: Weeks 8-12
November commences with the Chicago Bears visiting the Seattle Seahawks on November 2nd, exclusively on ESPN. On November 9th, the Buffalo Bills will meet the Minnesota Vikings, broadcast on ABC/ESPN. The Los Angeles Chargers then face the Baltimore Ravens on November 16th, airing on ESPN. A crucial AFC North game is set for November 23rd, with the Cincinnati Bengals challenging the Washington Commanders on ESPN. The month wraps up with the Carolina Panthers battling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 30th, also on ESPN.
December Clashes and Season Finale: Weeks 13-17 & January 4th
December begins with the Dallas Cowboys playing the Seattle Seahawks on December 7th, available on ABC/ESPN. The Pittsburgh Steelers will then travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 14th, airing on ESPN. On December 21st, the New England Patriots are set to challenge the Kansas City Chiefs on ABC/ESPN. The penultimate game of the regular season sees the New York Giants visiting the Detroit Lions on December 27th on ESPN. The 2026 Monday Night Football season concludes on January 4th with the Houston Texans facing the Green Bay Packers, broadcast live on ESPN, promising a dramatic end to the primetime schedule.
