The first Monday Night Football (MNF) matchup of 2026 was revealed earlier this week, setting the stage for the full season schedule. Unlike recent years, ESPN will not air simultaneous doubleheaders on ABC and ESPN.
Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, will mark the first time the championship game is broadcast on ESPN.
All 2026 MNF games will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Below is the complete schedule:
2026 Monday Night Football Schedule
- Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs
- Week 2: Giants at Rams
- Week 3: Eagles at Bears
- Week 4: Falcons at Saints
- Week 5: Bills at Rams
- Week 6: Commanders at 49ers
- Week 7: Cowboys at Eagles
- Week 8: Bears at Seahawks
- Week 9: Bills at Vikings
- Week 10: Chargers at Ravens
- Week 11: Bengals at Commanders
- Week 12: Panthers at Buccaneers
- Week 13: Cowboys at Seahawks
- Week 14: Steelers at Jaguars
- Week 15: Patriots at Chiefs
- Week 16: Giants at Lions
- Week 17: Texans at Packers
Key Matchups to Watch
The 2026 MNF schedule features several high-profile games, including:
- Seahawks vs. Bears (Week 8) – A primetime showdown in Seattle.
- Cowboys vs. Seahawks (Week 13) – A potential playoff preview.
- Chiefs vs. Broncos (Week 1) – The season opener with AFC West rivals.
- Patriots vs. Chiefs (Week 15) – A rematch of last season’s AFC Championship.
ESPN’s exclusive MNF coverage will deliver these games to fans nationwide at 8:15 p.m. ET every Monday night.
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