Chiefs vs. Broncos live updates, start time, where to watch Monday Night Football Week 1
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs host the Broncos on "Monday Night Football" in Week 1. USA TODAY Sports will provide highlights and more
The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos will face each other in the first Monday Night Football game of the 2026 season on September 14, 2026. The Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, is set to return after a knee injury sidelined him during the 2025 campaign. However, Mahomes' performance will be crucial, as the Chiefs will be without their starting left tackle, Josh Simmons.
On the other side, Denver quarterback Bo Nix is expected to be fully healthy following a fractured ankle sustained in the Broncos' divisional round victory over the Buffalo Bills. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC, with an 8:15 p.m. ET start time in the Eastern time zone.
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