NFL football is back, and Week 1 wraps up with a high-stakes AFC West rivalry game as the Kansas City Chiefs welcome the Denver Broncos for Monday Night Football.
The return of Monday night’s NFL tradition also means Peyton and Eli Manning are back in action. The brothers begin their 12-game ManningCast schedule tonight on ESPN2, offering their alternate MNF broadcast throughout the season. Their upcoming appearances include Week 2’s New York Giants-Los Angeles Rams matchup, Week 4’s Atlanta Falcons-New Orleans Saints game, and Week 5, when the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams.
Kansas City and Denver enter the season opener with major questions surrounding their quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix are both returning after ending last season on injured reserve. Can the Chiefs turn things around following a frustrating 6-11 campaign? And can the Broncos make their way back to the AFC Championship Game?
The push toward the Super Bowl starts now. Here is everything fans need to know about watching tonight’s Monday Night Football game live online.
Who’s Playing On Monday Night Football Tonight?
The first regular-season Monday Night Football game of the 2026-27 NFL season sends the Denver Broncos to Kansas City for a road matchup against the Chiefs.
What Time/Channel Is Monday Night Football On Tonight?
Chiefs vs. Broncos kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET and will air on ABC and ESPN.
Is The ManningCast On Tonight?
Yes. Peyton and Eli Manning will host the Week 1 ManningCast on ESPN2 and the ESPN App. The alternate broadcast is scheduled for 11 regular-season games, before concluding with a special Super Bowl presentation.
How To Watch The Chiefs-Broncos MNF Game Live Online Without Cable:
Viewers with an active cable subscription can stream MNF live through ABC, ESPN, the ESPN app, or the ABC website.
For cord-cutters, a live TV streaming service is required to watch programming as it airs. DIRECTV is one option, offering a five-day free trial for eligible new subscribers before billing begins.
DIRECTV has several flexible plan choices, including Genre Packs designed to suit different viewing habits and budgets. Packages begin at $19.99 per month.
You can also watch Monday Night Football live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Monday Night Football 2026 Schedule:
Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and ABC throughout the 26-27 regular season. You’ll also be able to stream live MNF games from your phone or tablet with a subscription to NFL+.
- Week 1 (September 14): Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
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