ESPN NFL Schedule 2026-27: Today NFL Games on ESPN
The ESPN NFL Schedule for the 2026-27 season is the biggest in the network’s history. ESPN platforms will carry 29 games this year: 17 Monday Night Football matchups, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, seven NFL Network games, a Wild Card game, a Divisional Round game and, for the first time ever, the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC on February 14, 2027.
The slate opens with the Broncos visiting the Chiefs at Arrowhead in Week 1 and includes the defending champion Seahawks twice, a Cowboys and Eagles rivalry clash, and a Lambeau Field finale in Week 17.
Whether you need tonight’s kickoff time or the full season plan, this guide lists every NFL game on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network and the ESPN app for 2026-27.
What’s Included in the ESPN NFL Schedule 2026-27
ESPN’s new rights deal, plus its takeover of NFL Network, gives the company its largest NFL package ever. Here is everything in the 2026-27 lineup:
- Monday Night Football: 17 games across Weeks 1 to 17, all kicking off at 8:15 PM ET
- ABC simulcasts: 10 MNF games will air on ABC, nine already set in the schedule and one more to be named in season
- Week 18 doubleheader: Two games with playoff stakes on Saturday, January 9, 2027
- NFL Network games: Five international games plus a Week 16 doubleheader, now under the ESPN umbrella
- Playoffs: A Wild Card game and a Divisional Round game, both simulcast on ABC
- Super Bowl LXI: ESPN’s first ever Super Bowl, on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium
- Preseason: Raiders at Texans on Thursday, August 20 on ESPN, plus 12 out of market preseason games streaming in the ESPN app
- Spanish language coverage: Most games air on ESPN Deportes
Full ESPN NFL Schedule 2026-27
Below is the complete list of NFL games on ESPN platforms for the 2026-27 season, with dates, matchups, kickoff times and channels. Flex scheduling applies from Week 12 through Week 17, so late season matchups can change.
| WEEK | DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Thu, Aug 20 | Raiders @ Texans | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| 1 | Mon, Sep 14 | Broncos @ Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 2 | Mon, Sep 21 | Giants @ Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 28 | Eagles @ Bears | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | Falcons @ Saints | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 12 | Bills @ Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 19 | Commanders @ 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 26 | Cowboys @ Eagles | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2 | Bears @ Seahawks | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | Bills @ Vikings | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 10 | Mon, Nov 16 | Chargers @ Ravens | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | Bengals @ Commanders | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30 | Panthers @ Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 13 | Mon, Dec 7 | Cowboys @ Seahawks | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 14 | Steelers @ Jaguars | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | Patriots @ Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 28 | Giants @ Lions | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 17 | Mon, Jan 4 | Texans @ Packers | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 18 | Sat, Jan 9 | TBD | 4:30 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| Sat, Jan 9 | TBD | 8:00 PM | ESPN / ABC | |
| Wild Card | Jan 16 to 18 | TBD | TBD | ESPN / ABC |
| Divisional | Jan 23 or 24 | TBD | TBD | ESPN / ABC |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sun, Feb 14 | TBD | 6:30 PM | ESPN / ABC |
Also check: Today’s NFL Games on TV Schedule
NFL Network adds seven more games to the package: London games in Weeks 4, 5 and 6, Paris in Week 7, Madrid in Week 9, and a Week 16 doubleheader. Full details are in our NFL International Games 2026 guide.
Weekly Highlights and Storylines to Watch
- Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs opens Monday Night Football with an AFC West heavyweight battle at Arrowhead.
- Week 7: Cowboys at Eagles renews the NFC East’s fiercest rivalry in primetime.
- Weeks 8 and 13: The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks host the Bears, then the Cowboys, in two Monday night showcases in Seattle.
- Week 9: The Bills visit the Vikings in their second MNF appearance under new head coach Joe Brady.
- Week 15: The reigning AFC champion Patriots travel to Kansas City for a December test against the Chiefs.
- Week 17: Texans at Packers is the final Monday night game of the regular season, at Lambeau Field on January 4.
- Week 18: The Saturday doubleheader on ESPN and ABC could decide the final playoff spots.
Where to Watch: TV Channels and Streaming
Here is how to catch every game on the ESPN NFL slate this season:
- ESPN: The main home of Monday Night Football and playoff coverage.
- ABC: Simulcasts 10 MNF games, the Week 18 doubleheader, both playoff games and Super Bowl LXI.
- NFL Network: Now operated by ESPN, it carries five international games and a Week 16 doubleheader.
- ESPN app: Every ESPN and ABC game streams live with an ESPN Unlimited plan at 29.99 dollars per month. The ESPN Select plan does not include live game telecasts.
- ESPN Deportes: Spanish language broadcasts of most games.
Broadcast Team and Commentary Lineup
- Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call their 25th season together as a broadcast duo, their fifth on ESPN.
- Lisa Salters returns for her 15th season on the MNF sidelines, joined again by Laura Rutledge.
- The ManningCast with Peyton and Eli is back for a sixth season with 12 regular season games, plus a first ever Super Bowl edition for Super Bowl LXI.
Playoff Coverage and Super Bowl LXI on ESPN
ESPN’s season does not end in Week 18. Here are the postseason dates to circle:
- Week 18 doubleheader: Saturday, January 9, 2027, with matchups announced late in the season.
- Wild Card game: One matchup during Wild Card Weekend, January 16 to 18, 2027, on ESPN and ABC.
- Divisional Round game: January 23 or 24, 2027, on ESPN and ABC.
- Super Bowl LXI: Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, 6:30 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. It is the first Super Bowl in ESPN history, the latest calendar date ever for the game, and the first one played on Valentine’s Day.
Want the full MNF slate? Check out our guide: Monday Night Football 2026-27 Full Schedule
FAQs about ESPN NFL Games 2026-27
How many NFL games will ESPN air in the 2026-27 season?
ESPN will present 29 games, its largest NFL portfolio ever. That covers 26 regular season games, including 17 Monday Night Football matchups, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader and seven NFL Network games, plus a Wild Card game, a Divisional Round game and Super Bowl LXI.
Is the Super Bowl on ESPN in 2027?
Yes. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC on Sunday, February 14, 2027 from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the first Super Bowl ever broadcast by ESPN.
Can I watch ESPN NFL games without cable?
Yes. Every ESPN and ABC game streams live in the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited plan, which costs 29.99 dollars per month. The cheaper ESPN Select plan does not include live NFL game telecasts.
What time do Monday Night Football games start in 2026?
All 17 Monday Night Football games kick off at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN, with 10 of them also simulcast on ABC.
Are there Monday Night Football doubleheaders in 2026?
No. Unlike recent seasons, the 2026 slate has one Monday night game per week. The extra action comes on Saturday of Week 18, when ESPN and ABC air a doubleheader on January 9, 2027.
Does ESPN own NFL Network now?
Yes. ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network in early 2026, so the five international games and the Week 16 doubleheader on NFL Network are now part of the ESPN NFL schedule.
Are Spanish language broadcasts available?
Yes. ESPN Deportes carries most ESPN and NFL Network games in Spanish.
The ESPN NFL Schedule for 2026-27 gives fans more football than ever: 17 Monday nights, international mornings on NFL Network, a Week 18 doubleheader, two playoff games and the network’s first Super Bowl.
Bookmark this page to find today’s NFL games on ESPN all season long, and check back after flex scheduling decisions for late season updates.
