The Monday Night Football schedule for the 2026 season lists 17 matchups, with kickoff times in Eastern time and ESPN or ESPN/ABC assignments. ESPN has announced ten ABC simulcasts; nine have been assigned in the checked game data, with one additional selection still pending. ESPN/ABC appears only where that assignment is confirmed. Week 18 Saturday games and the playoffs are outside this Monday-night table.
Monday Night Football dates, times and channels
All dates and kickoff times below are Eastern. U.S. broadcast rights are shown; availability in other countries differs. Schedule data checked September 2, 2026; broadcaster announcement reviewed September 4.
| Week | Date (ET) | Time (ET) | Game | U.S. coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs | ESPN / ABC |
| 2 | Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams | ESPN / ABC |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears | ESPN / ABC |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints | ESPN |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams | ESPN / ABC |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers | ESPN / ABC |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | ESPN / ABC |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks | ESPN |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings | ESPN / ABC |
| 10 | Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens | ESPN |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders | ESPN |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ESPN |
| 13 | Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks | ESPN / ABC |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars | ESPN |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs | ESPN / ABC |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | 8:15 p.m. | New York Giants at Detroit Lions | ESPN |
| 17 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 8:15 p.m. | Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers | ESPN |
Before kickoff
Check the service named for the specific game. A subscription to one package does not include every NFL broadcast. Flexible scheduling can move games, and unassigned windows remain pending rather than being filled with guessed matchups.
For other national night games, see our 2026 NFL primetime schedule. For full team schedules, use the Rams TV schedule and Ravens TV schedule.
About the reporting
This guide separates announced games from unassigned windows and U.S. rights from Canadian rights. Schedule rows are linked to their game records; broadcaster announcements explain access. Listings can change, so check the linked game before watching.
