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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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Regular season17
Preseason1
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Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

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2026 NFL Games on ESPN: Complete Schedule

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PRESEASON

Preseason Week 2

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DateMatchupTimeTV / StreamVenueStatus
Thu, Aug 20Preseason Week 2 Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans 8:00 PM ET ESPN NRG StadiumHouston Thu, August 20th at 8:00 PM EDTDetails
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Week 1

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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
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Week 2

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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

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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
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Week 4

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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
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Week 5

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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
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Week 6

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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
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Week 7

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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

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Mon, Nov 2Week 8 Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks 8:15 PM ET ESPN Lumen FieldSeattle Mon, November 2nd at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
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Week 9

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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
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Week 10

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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
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Week 11

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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

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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
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Week 13

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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
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Week 14

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Mon, Dec 14Week 14 Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars 8:15 PM ET ESPN EverBank StadiumJacksonville Mon, December 14th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails
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Week 15

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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
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Week 16

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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
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Week 17

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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
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How to Watch NFL Games on ESPN in 2026

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Check Whether a Monday Night Game Is Also on ABC

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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.