The NFL has officially released the full Monday Night Football schedule for the 2026 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The announcement provides the complete primetime lineup for the upcoming campaign, featuring 17 weeks of standalone matchups on ESPN and ABC.
The season premiere of Monday Night Football will feature a high-stakes AFC West rivalry as the Denver Broncos travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14. This marquee matchup highlights a Week 1 slate that serves as the focal point of the league's opening week conclusion.
In a significant shift for the 2026 season, the NFL has reportedly moved away from the Monday Night Football doubleheaders that were common in previous years. The league made the adjustment to ensure that fans do not have to choose between overlapping games, creating a single, exclusive viewing window for the Monday night audience.
Other key games on the 2026 slate include a Week 7 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as a Week 17 matchup between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers. The schedule release follows the league's recent reveal of its international slate, which includes a record nine games played across four continents.
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