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ESPN announces a landmark 28-game NFL schedule for 2026‑27, featuring Monday Night Football, international matchups, and Super Bowl LXI simulcast on ESPN and ABC.
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ESPN announces a landmark 28-game NFL schedule for 2026‑27, featuring Monday Night Football, international matchups, and Super Bowl LXI simulcast on ESPN and ABC.

The league releases its full 2026 slate, highlighting broadcast partners, key early games, and the date of Super Bowl 61.

The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, and it brings a fresh array of Monday Night Football contests that will dominate the primetime landscape throughout the fall. The season opens with a Broncos-Chiefs rivalry, while key quarterback storylines and a final January showdown add extra intrigue.

Ohio State travels to Austin on September 12 for a nationally televised clash against Texas, with ABC’s Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler calling the action as the Buckeyes vie for the top spot in the rankings.

A marquee regular‑season game will pit the Buckeyes against the Longhorns in a battle for the top spot, broadcast live on ABC.

During a televised briefing, Real Madrid's president Florentino Pérez addressed the club's crisis and announced an upcoming election, but his sexist comments toward journalists Maria Jose Fuentealamo and Lola Hernandez sparked outrage across Spanish media.

During a remarkable press conference, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez targeted journalists and ABC, while speculation swirls around Jose Mourinho's potential return as manager.

ABC will broadcast the 2026 American Conference title game on Dec. 5, marking the twelfth straight year of coverage. The network’s long‑standing slot showcases the conference’s rising profile, Tulane’s 2025 triumph and the upcoming Temple‑Rhode Island kickoff.

The Tigers will open the 2026 campaign on Saturday, September 5, at 2:30 p.m. CT in Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, with the game also marking a reunion for running back Bryson Washington.

Florida will host Florida State on Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET, marking the 69th regular‑season meeting and the first under head coach Jon Sumrall, who aims to build on last year’s 40‑21 victory.

Colorado will face Georgia Tech on Thursday night in a nationally televised showdown that could set the tone for a challenging 2026 schedule.

Clemson’s 2026 football opener is set for a night‑time showdown at Tiger Stadium, continuing a recent series that began with a narrow 2025 loss.

Alabama will open its 2026 football season at home against East Carolina on September 5, featuring a new quarterback battle and significant roster moves.

ABC’s 2026 football schedule reveals a season‑opening doubleheader in Dublin and Rio, a high‑profile Ohio State‑Texas showdown, and a Black Friday rivalry slate, while ESPN’s College GameDay makes its first SEC stop at the LSU‑Clemson game.
The Chiefs will host the Broncos in a highly anticipated season opener where Patrick Mahomes aims to debut his recovery from a torn ACL, while newcomers Kenneth Walker III and Jaylen Waddle make their first appearances.