- ESPN's "Monday Night Football" will launch its 2026 season on September 14 with a game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, although the specific location for this opener remains unconfirmed.
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL and LCL, aims to return for Week 1, while Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, recovering from a broken ankle, is expected to be fit for training camp.
- Other early schedule announcements include the Buffalo Bills inaugurating their new stadium on September 17 against the Detroit Lions for Amazon Prime Video’s "Thursday Night Football."
- The Dallas Cowboys are set for several high-profile games, including visiting the New York Giants on September 13 for NBC’s "Sunday Night Football" opener and hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, on Fox.
- The Cowboys will also play the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro during Week 3 on September 27, with the late afternoon Thanksgiving game traditionally being the most-viewed regular-season game, drawing 57.23 million viewers last year.
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Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs set for huge clash on opening weekend of 2026 NFL season
