The NFL just keeps the schedule reveals coming. Not long after unveiling Week 1 of the 2026 season, the league has now dropped another major matchup for Week 2 as the rollout toward the full schedule release heats up. The NFL officially confirmed that the complete 2026 schedule will arrive on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, and before the full 272-game slate goes live, select matchups will be revealed during network upfronts from May 11 to May 13.
And now, another primetime showdown is officially locked in. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the season’s first Monday Night Football clash on September 17, 2026, airing on ABC and ESPN. The venue, however, is still under wraps.
NFL Schedule 2026 Updates we Know so Far
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | Opponent TBA at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC / Peacock |
| Week 1 | Thursday, Sept. 10 | San Francisco at LA Rams | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
| Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | Dallas at New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC / Peacock |
| Week 1 | Monday, Sept. 14 | Denver vs. Kansas City (Site TBA) | 8:00 PM | ABC / ESPN |
| Week 2 | Thursday, Sept. 17 | Detroit at Buffalo | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | Baltimore at Dallas | 4:25 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Thursday, Nov. 26 | Philadelphia at Dallas | 4:30 PM | FOX |
But the exciting news does not stop here!
Another Big NFL Announcement is Here
Melbourne is about to make history on the NFL stage. In September 2026, the city will host its first-ever regular season NFL game as the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11.
The landmark matchup will be the first official NFL regular season game played in Australia, adding another massive chapter to Melbourne’s global sporting resume. Interest has already exploded, with more than 151,000 registrations logged before tickets have even gone on sale. The event is also expected to bring a wave of traveling fans from the United States, giving tourism and local hospitality a major boost.
