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2026 NFL Schedule on ESPN

See every announced 2026 NFL game on ESPN and check the ABC listing when you need to know whether a Monday night matchup is also available over the air.

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Listed games30
Regular season17
Preseason13
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Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs · Monday, September 14, 2026 · 8:15 PM ET

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2026 NFL Games on ESPN: Complete Schedule

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REGULAR

Week 1

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Sep 14Week 1
Denver Broncos
at
Kansas City Chiefs
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City Mon, September 14th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
REGULAR

Week 2

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Sep 21Week 2
New York Giants
at
Los Angeles Rams
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN SoFi StadiumInglewood Mon, September 21st at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
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Week 3

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Sep 28Week 3
Philadelphia Eagles
at
Chicago Bears
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN Soldier FieldChicago Mon, September 28th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
REGULAR

Week 4

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Oct 5Week 4
Atlanta Falcons
at
New Orleans Saints
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Caesars SuperdomeNew Orleans Mon, October 5th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
REGULAR

Week 5

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Oct 12Week 5
Buffalo Bills
at
Los Angeles Rams
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN SoFi StadiumInglewood Mon, October 12th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
REGULAR

Week 6

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Oct 19Week 6
Washington Commanders
at
San Francisco 49ers
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN Levi's StadiumSanta Clara Mon, October 19th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
REGULAR

Week 7

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Oct 26Week 7
Dallas Cowboys
at
Philadelphia Eagles
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia Mon, October 26th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails
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Week 8

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Nov 2Week 8
Chicago Bears
at
Seattle Seahawks
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Lumen FieldSeattle Mon, November 2nd at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 9

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Nov 9Week 9
Buffalo Bills
at
Minnesota Vikings
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis Mon, November 9th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 10

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Nov 16Week 10
Los Angeles Chargers
at
Baltimore Ravens
 8:15 PM ET ESPN M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore Mon, November 16th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 11

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Nov 23Week 11
Cincinnati Bengals
at
Washington Commanders
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Northwest StadiumLandover Mon, November 23rd at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
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Week 12

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Nov 30Week 12
Carolina Panthers
at
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Raymond James StadiumTampa Mon, November 30th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 13

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Dec 7Week 13
Dallas Cowboys
at
Seattle Seahawks
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN Lumen FieldSeattle Mon, December 7th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 14

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Dec 14Week 14
Pittsburgh Steelers
at
Jacksonville Jaguars
 8:15 PM ET ESPN EverBank StadiumJacksonville Mon, December 14th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 15

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Dec 21Week 15
New England Patriots
at
Kansas City Chiefs
 8:15 PM ET ABC, ESPN GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City Mon, December 21st at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 16

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Dec 28Week 16
New York Giants
at
Detroit Lions
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Ford FieldDetroit Mon, December 28th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
REGULAR

Week 17

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Mon, Jan 4Week 17
Houston Texans
at
Green Bay Packers
 8:15 PM ET ESPN Lambeau FieldGreen Bay Mon, January 4th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
PRESEASON

Preseason Week 1

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Thu, Aug 13Preseason Week 1
Arizona Cardinals27
at
Las Vegas Raiders14
 8:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas
Final27–14
Details
Fri, Aug 14Preseason Week 1
Denver Broncos27
at
Atlanta Falcons7
 7:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, KUSA-TV (9NEWS) Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta
Final27–7
Details
Sat, Aug 15Preseason Week 1
Minnesota Vikings13
at
New York Giants10
 1:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford
Final13–10
Details
Sat, Aug 15Preseason Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars24
at
New Orleans Saints20
 4:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, Fox 8, FOX30 Caesars SuperdomeNew Orleans
Final24–20
Details
Sat, Aug 15Preseason Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles7
at
Baltimore Ravens24
 7:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, NBC 10 M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore
Final7–24
Details
PRESEASON

Preseason Week 2

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Thu, Aug 20Preseason Week 2
Las Vegas Raiders22
at
Houston Texans20
 8:00 PM ET ESPN, Fox 5 Vegas, KTRK (ABC) Reliant StadiumHouston
Final22–20
Details
Fri, Aug 21Preseason Week 2
Carolina Panthers34
at
Jacksonville Jaguars17
 7:30 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, CBS47 EverBank StadiumJacksonville
Final34–17
Details
Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2
Baltimore Ravens13
at
Minnesota Vikings3
 1:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, WBAL-TV U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis
Final13–3
Details
Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2
New Orleans Saints0
at
Los Angeles Rams34
 4:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, Fox 8, KCBS-TV SoFi StadiumInglewood
Final0–34
Details
Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs15
at
Tampa Bay Buccaneers16
 7:30 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, KSHB Raymond James StadiumTampa
Final15–16
Details
PRESEASON

Preseason Week 3

Open week
DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Thu, Aug 27Preseason Week 3
San Francisco 49ers18
at
Las Vegas Raiders12
 8:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, Fox 5 Vegas, KPIX Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas
Final18–12
Details
Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3
Seattle Seahawks9
at
Kansas City Chiefs9
 8:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, KING 5, KSHB Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Final9–9
Details
Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3
New Orleans Saints27
at
Dallas Cowboys24
 8:00 PM ET ESPN Unlimited, Fox 8 AT&T StadiumArlington
Final27–24
Details
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How to Watch NFL Games on ESPN in 2026

Start with the schedule assignment above, then use the access note that matches how and where you watch.

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Check Whether a Monday Night Game Is Also on ABC

Some Monday Night Football games are simulcast on ABC, while others are ESPN-only. Open the ABC schedule or check the TV label beside each matchup.

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NFL on ESPN Schedule FAQ

Is every Monday Night Football game on ABC?

No. Some games are simulcast on ABC and ESPN, while other matchups air only on ESPN.

Can I stream ESPN NFL games in the ESPN app?

Yes, when your TV or streaming plan includes the required ESPN access. Sign-in requirements can apply.

Does this page include ABC-only filtering?

No. This page lists games assigned to ESPN. Use the linked ABC page to see only matchups whose broadcast data includes ABC.

Can Monday Night Football games be flexed?

Eligible late-season Monday games can change under flex scheduling, so recheck dates, kickoff times and networks.