A full slate of primetime football
The NFL has officially released the 2026 Monday Night Football schedule, promising 17 weeks of high‑stakes primetime action. Every game will begin at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time, giving fans a predictable rhythm for the entire season.
Among the marquee matchups announced, the Seattle Seahawks will host both the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys on Monday nights, while the Kansas City Chiefs open the season against the Denver Broncos. These marquee pairings are designed to draw the largest possible audiences and set the tone for the year.
The league also confirmed that there will be no simultaneous doubleheaders on ABC and ESPN this year, ensuring that each broadcast will have exclusive access to its respective games and that viewers will not miss overlapping contests.
Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on ESPN from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, tying the championship game to the same venue that will host the final Monday Night Football showdown of the season. The location adds a new layer of excitement for fans planning to experience the sport’s biggest event in person.
With the schedule now set, teams and their supporters can begin mapping out travel plans and viewing parties. The consistency of the kickoff time and the strategic placement of high‑profile games suggest that the 2026 season will be one of the most anticipated in recent memory.