2026 Monday Night Football Schedule and Betting Guide
Monday Night Football is the NFL’s standalone primetime showcase, closing out every week of the 2026 NFL season with one game and the full attention of the football world. The 2026 season runs 17 straight weeks of MNF, opening September 14 with the Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs and closing January 4, 2027 with the Houston Texans at the Green Bay Packers. Every game airs on ESPN, with 10 of the 17 simulcast on ABC. The league has scrapped MNF doubleheaders in 2026, so every Monday is a single standalone matchup. See the full NFL schedule for every game of the week, or check Super Bowl LXI odds to see which teams are favored to make the run. Below is the complete schedule, TV info, and how to bet every Monday night at BUSR.
Full 2026 Monday Night Football Schedule
All 17 standalone MNF matchups. Divisional rivalry games highlighted.
| Week | Matchup | Date | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs | Mon, Sept 14, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 2 | New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams | Mon, Sept 21, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 3 | Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears | Mon, Sept 28, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 4 | Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints | Mon, Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 5 | Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams | Mon, Oct 12, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 6 | Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers | Mon, Oct 19, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 7 | Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | Mon, Oct 26, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC |
| Week 8 | Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks | Mon, Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 9 | Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings | Mon, Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 10 | Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens | Mon, Nov 16, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders | Mon, Nov 23, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 12 | Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mon, Nov 30, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 13 | Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks | Mon, Dec 7, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC |
| Week 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars | Mon, Dec 14, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 15 | New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs | Mon, Dec 21, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 16 | New York Giants at Detroit Lions | Mon, Dec 28, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 17 | Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers | Mon, Jan 4, 2027, 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
All times Eastern. Weeks 12-17 subject to flex scheduling. Two additional MNF-branded games are expected on Saturday, January 9, 2027 (Week 18), with matchups determined by playoff positioning after Week 17.
How Monday Night Football Broadcasting Works
ESPN carries all 17 Monday Night Football games in 2026. 10 of those games, including 7 in the first 9 weeks, are also simulcast on ABC, giving them a wider broadcast footprint than a typical cable-only matchup.
ESPN2 carries the alternate ManningCast broadcast for select games, featuring Peyton and Eli Manning breaking down the game alongside guests. A popular alternate viewing option for bettors who want deeper film analysis in real time.
The NFL has discontinued Monday night doubleheaders for 2026 after the format proved unpopular. Every Monday in 2026 features exactly one standalone game, restoring MNF to its traditional single-game primetime spotlight.
From Week 12 through Week 17, the NFL can flex games into or out of the Monday slot to ensure the most playoff-relevant, highest-interest matchup gets the primetime stage as the postseason picture sharpens.
How to Bet Monday Night Football
The same core markets as any NFL game, with a few primetime-specific wrinkles worth knowing. New to spreads, moneylines, and totals? The NFL Betting Guide covers every market from scratch with real examples.
Monday Night Football FAQ
When does Monday Night Football start in 2026?
The 2026 Monday Night Football season kicks off September 14 with the Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs, and runs through January 4, 2027, when the Houston Texans visit the Green Bay Packers in the finale.
How many Monday Night Football games are there in 2026?
There are 17 standalone Monday Night Football games in the 2026 regular season, one per week from Week 1 through Week 17. This season has no MNF doubleheaders, a format the NFL has discontinued. Two additional MNF-branded games may be played on Saturday, January 9, in Week 18, with matchups determined by playoff implications after Week 17.
What channel is Monday Night Football on in 2026?
ESPN carries every Monday Night Football game in 2026, with 10 of the 17 games simulcast on ABC, including 7 in the first 9 weeks. The ManningCast alternate broadcast airs on ESPN2, with Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes.
Can Monday Night Football games be flexed?
Yes. From Week 12 through Week 17, the NFL can flex games into or out of the Monday night slot to feature higher-stakes, more playoff-relevant matchups as the season winds down.
Why do NFL favorites cover less often on Monday Night Football?
Standalone primetime games attract heavier public betting on the more popular team, which can push spreads to a less favorable number for that side. Historically, MNF underdogs have covered at a slightly higher rate than the league-wide average, though this varies year to year and is not a guaranteed edge.
Can I bet Monday Night Football at BUSR?
Yes. BUSR posts spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, same-game parlays, and live betting for every Monday Night Football game. New members get $500 when they place their first $50 bet. Minimum deposit: $50. Lines update daily through the 2026-27 season at BUSR.ag.
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