What time is the NFL game tonight? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch Chiefs vs. Broncos in Week 1

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Just one game remains on the NFL’s Week 1 slate.

On Monday night, the Chiefs and Broncos will be the last squads to make their 2026 debuts, pinned against each other on “Monday Night Football” in Kansas City.

Kansas City opens the 2026 season looking to bounce back from its first missed playoff trip in a decade, while Denver is looking to take its 2025 success, including an AFC Championship Game appearance, a step further.

Here’s your guide to the time, channel and more for Monday’s game.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Date: Monday, Sep. 14
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Broncos vs. Chiefs kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 14. The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

How to watch Chiefs vs. Broncos

• TV channel: ESPN, ABC
• Live stream: DIRECTV | ESPN | fubo

“Monday Night Football” will be simulcast live on both ESPN and ABC, with Joe Buck (play-by-play) in the booth alongside Troy Aikman (analyst) from Arrowhead Stadium. 

Those looking to stream the game can turn to DIRECTV, which is currently offering a free trial, fubo or the ESPN app. 

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Chiefs 2026 schedule

Here are the Chiefs’ first five games of the season:

DateGameTime (ET)Sep. 14vs. Broncos8:15 p.m.Sep. 20vs. Colts8:20 p.m.Sep. 27at Dolphins1 p.m.Oct. 4at Raiders4:25 p.m.Oct. 18vs. Chargers4:25 p.m.

Broncos 2026 schedule

Here are the Broncos’ first five games of the season:

DateGameTime (ET)Sep. 14at Chiefs8:15 p.m.Sep. 20vs. Jaguars4:05 p.m.Sep. 27vs. Rams8:20 p.m.Oct. 4at 49ers4:25 p.m.Oct. 11at Chargers4:05 p.m.

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