A Record‑Breaking NFL Season
ESPN is set to deliver its most expansive NFL slate ever for the 2026‑27 campaign, showcasing 28 regular‑season and postseason contests that culminate with Super Bowl LXI. The lineup forms the centerpiece of the network’s year‑long “Year of the Super Bowl” celebration, underscoring its ambition to be the go‑to destination for football fans across the United States and abroad.
Monday Night Football will anchor the schedule with 17 high‑stakes evenings, featuring the return of veteran voices Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. Their partnership will be complemented by the sixth season of the Manning brothers’ “Peyton and Eli” broadcast, adding a distinctive analytical layer to the network’s flagship program.
Among the marquee matchups are Broncos‑Chiefs, Cowboys‑Eagles and a series of international contests that will take the league to London, Madrid and Paris. These games will spotlight rising star Drake Maye squaring off against Patrick Mahomes, while the Seattle Seahawks host two pivotal Monday night battles against NFC powerhouses.
Global Reach and New Frontiers
NFL Network’s seven‑game slate includes the international trio of London, Madrid and Paris, as well as a Thursday night showdown between the Texans and Jaguars, both of which entered the season on the heels of 12‑plus‑win campaigns. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja’Marr Chase, alongside Commanders signal‑caller Jayden Daniels, are slated to make their overseas debuts, expanding the sport’s global footprint.
The schedule also promises fresh storylines such as the Patriots‑Chiefs clash where rookie Drake Maye will meet reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes for the first time, and the Eagles’ first appearance on NFL Network since 2018. All 49 preseason games will be available live or via replay, with a preseason opener between the Raiders and Texans streaming on August 20 through the ESPN App for subscribers of the Unlimited plan.
Adding a linguistic dimension, a Spanish‑language telecast will accompany every ESPN and NFL Network broadcast, with the majority airing on ESPN Deportes, ensuring that fans across diverse communities can follow the action in their preferred language.