2026 NFL Season Unveiled
The National Football League has rolled out its 2026 regular‑season schedule, a 272‑game slate that promises a packed calendar of competition from September through February.
Monday Night Football will again anchor the prime‑time lineup, with broadcasts split between ESPN and ABC, ensuring nationwide exposure for the league’s most marquee evenings.
The season opens on September 14 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos, a game that could see the return of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the emergence of rookie Bo Nix for the Broncos.
Throughout the year, the schedule weaves in high‑profile matchups, including a primetime clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys on October 26 and a December 7 showdown pitting the Seattle Seahawks against the Cowboys.
Playoff action will culminate in Super Bowl 61 on February 14, 2026, also televised on ESPN and ABC, rounding out a year that blends tradition with new storylines.
Commentators Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will call the Monday Night Football games, bringing their seasoned voices to the network’s most watched broadcasts.