A primetime slate for the 2026 season
The NFL has unveiled its complete 2026 Monday Night Football schedule, a 17‑game slate that will unfold from early September through late January. Each Monday night, fans will be treated to a primetime showdown at 8:15 p.m. Eastern, a slot traditionally reserved for the league’s most compelling contests.
Broadcasts will primarily air on ABC and ESPN, with select games also streaming on ESPN+. The network mix reflects the league’s strategy to pair traditional television with its growing digital platform, ensuring broad accessibility across the United States.
Among the marquee matchups are the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Chicago Bears, a clash that pits two of the league’s recent powerhouses against each other, and a highly anticipated duel between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles that promises to impact the NFC race. The schedule also features the New England Patriots taking on the Kansas City Chiefs, a meeting that will spotlight the Chiefs' high‑powered offense.
Beyond the headline games, the lineup includes contests involving the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and other teams that will shape early‑season narratives and later playoff implications. The full calendar, released in August 2026, gives fans a chance to plan around the games that will define the 2026 NFL narrative.