NFL Monday Night Football Schedule, Scores: matchup dates, start-times, Live Stream every 2026 MNF game on schedule.

"Monday Night Football" has served as the exclamation point to each week in the NFL since its inception on ABC in 1970.

This year 2026 NFL Schedule looks a little different,,, but all that matters is that we still have our "Monday Night Football."

Monday Night Football has served as the exclamation point to each week in the NFL since its inception on ABC in 1970. As appointment television has expanded to streaming and alternate telecasts, the popularity of playing under the Monday night lights remains strong.

"Monday Night Football" is back for another season on ESPN and ABC, where Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge serve as the soundtrack for some of the biggest games under the lights.

The action begins on Sept. 14 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos, a game that could mark the returns of Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix after both quarterbacks suffered season-ending injuries to finish the 2025 campaign.

Below, you'll get a full rundown of all the "Monday Night Football'' contests for 2026 as well as a quick breakdown of a handful of Prime-Time matchups that will have the entire NFL world excited.

What Time Does the Every MNF Game Starts.?

Every Monday Night Football Game begins at 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC.

5:15 p.m. PT
6:15 p.m. MT
7:15 p.m. CT
8:15 p.m. ET

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All kickoff times in ET.

Here is a list of Monday night games during the 2026 regular season schedule, scores:

Week 1 (Sept. 14): Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 2 (Sept. 21): Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 3 (Sept. 28): Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 4 (Oct. 5): New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 5 (Oct. 12): Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 6 (Oct. 19): San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 7 (Oct. 26): Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 8 (Nov. 2): Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 9 (Nov. 9): Minnesota Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 10 (Nov. 16): Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 11 (Nov. 23): Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 12 (Nov. 30): Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 13 (Dec. 7): Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 14 (Dec. 14): Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 15 (Dec. 21): Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC

Week 16 (Dec. 28): Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 17 (Jan. 4): Green Bay Packers vs. Houston Texans, 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Week 18 (Jan. 9):

TBD vs. TBD, 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC

TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC

Wild Card Round (Jan. 16, 17 or 18): TBD vs. TBD, ESPN/ABC

Divisional Round (Jan. 23 or 24): TBD vs. TBD, Time TBD, ESPN/ABC

Super Bowl 61 (Feb. 14): TBD vs. TBD, 6:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC

How to watch/stream the Monday Night Football?

Monday Night Football is broadcast on ESPN, and can be streamed on Sling TV, FuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV. During certain weeks, some matchups will be available on ABC and ESPN+.