Sunday Night Football Tonight: 2026 Schedule, Channel & Streaming Guide
Sunday Night Football this week is Colts at Chiefs on Sunday, September 20, kicking off at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from Arrowhead Stadium. Every 2026 SNF game uses that same slot. Below you will find tonight’s game, the full schedule, the channel, current streaming prices and free ways to watch.
Updated September 18, 2026 with Week 1 results, viewership and the new Peacock prices that took effect this fall.
Sunday Night Football Tonight: Colts at Chiefs
- Game: Indianapolis Colts (0-1) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET, 7:20 PM CT, 6:20 PM MT, 5:20 PM PT
- Pregame: Football Night in America at 7:00 PM ET, live from Arrowhead
- TV: NBC, free with an antenna
- Stream: Peacock Premium
- Spanish: Universo and Peacock
Patrick Mahomes returned from his ACL injury in Week 1 with two touchdown passes in a 31-10 Monday night win over Denver. Kenneth Walker added 191 scrimmage yards in his Chiefs debut.
The Colts lost 41-23 at Baltimore, where Daniel Jones threw one touchdown and Jonathan Taylor ran for two.
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What Time Does Sunday Night Football Start?
Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET every Sunday. That is 7:20 PM Central, 6:20 PM Mountain and 5:20 PM Pacific. Coverage starts at 7:00 PM ET with Football Night in America, NBC’s pregame show.
Arizona does not change its clocks, so kickoff there is 5:20 PM until November 1 and 6:20 PM after. Alaska sees 4:20 PM and Hawaii 3:20 PM (2:20 PM once Daylight Saving Time ends).
What Channel Is Sunday Night Football On?
NBC is the home of Sunday Night Football and has been since 2006. Every game also streams live on Peacock, with no cable login needed. Telemundo Deportes carries the Spanish broadcast on Telemundo or Universo, and on Peacock.
- NBC: cable, satellite, live TV streaming or a free antenna
- Peacock: every game live on Premium or Premium Plus
- NBC app and NBC.com: live, but only with a TV provider login
- NFL Plus: live on phones and tablets only
Sunday Night Football Schedule 2026
All 18 Sunday night games air at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Week 18 is picked after Week 17 ends. Games from Week 5 onward can be flexed.
| WEEK | DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) / RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sept 13 | Cowboys at Giants | Giants won 28-20 |
| 2 | Sun, Sept 20 | Colts at Chiefs | This week |
| 3 | Sun, Sept 27 | Rams at Broncos | 8:20 PM |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | Lions at Panthers | 8:20 PM |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | Ravens at Falcons | 8:20 PM |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | Cowboys at Packers | 8:20 PM |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | Chiefs at Seahawks | 8:20 PM |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | Eagles at Commanders | 8:20 PM |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | Buccaneers at Bears | 8:20 PM |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | Steelers at Bengals | 8:20 PM |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | Vikings at 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 PM |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | Patriots at Chargers | 8:20 PM |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | Texans at Steelers | 8:20 PM |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | Bills at Packers | 8:20 PM |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | Lions at Vikings | 8:20 PM |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | Jaguars at Cowboys | 8:20 PM |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | Eagles at 49ers | 8:20 PM |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10, 2027 | TBD after Week 17 | 8:20 PM |
Games to circle: Chiefs at Seahawks on October 25 pits Mahomes against the Super Bowl LX champions. Vikings at 49ers on November 22 is the first NBC Sunday Night Football game played outside the United States, at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
See every game in our full 2026 NFL schedule or the printable NFL schedule grid. Official source: NFL.com schedule.
Other 2026 NFL Games on NBC and Peacock
| GAME | DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | WATCH ON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFL Kickoff | Wed, Sept 9 | Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 | Final | NBC, Peacock |
| Thanksgiving night | Thu, Nov 26 | Chiefs at Bills | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 17 Saturday | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | TBD | 4:30 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 17 Saturday | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | TBD | 8:00 PM | Peacock only |
| Wild Card | Jan 16 to 18, 2027 | 2 games, TBD | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
| Divisional | Jan 23 or 24, 2027 | 1 game, TBD | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
The January 2 night game is a Peacock exclusive, with local NBC stations in the two team markets carrying it.
The Thanksgiving game closes a five game holiday week. Super Bowl LXI is on ABC and ESPN on February 14, 2027, and NBC has no Christmas game this season.
How to Watch Sunday Night Football Without Cable
Peacock is still the cheapest way to stream every game, but it costs more now. Premium rose to $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year on August 18, 2026 for new members.
Existing members pay the new rate from their first bill on or after September 17. The Select tier ($8.99) has no live sports.
| SERVICE | MONTHLY PRICE | NBC? | FREE TRIAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Premium | $12.99 | Every SNF game | None |
| Peacock Premium Plus | $19.99 | Every SNF game, plus your live local NBC channel | None |
| Sling Blue | from $45.99 | NBC in select markets, higher price there | No, day pass available |
| YouTube TV Sports | $64.99 ($44.99 for 6 months, new members) | Yes | 10 days, through Sept 30 |
| DirecTV MySports | $64.99 | NBC in select markets | 5 days |
| YouTube TV Base | $82.99 | Yes | 10 days, through Sept 30 |
| Fubo | from $88.99 | Rolling out by market | Varies |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99 | Yes | 3 days |
- YouTube TV: the Sports plan gives you NBC for much less than the base plan. The current trial runs 10 days for new members.
- Sling TV: NBC is only on Sling Blue in a handful of big markets, and those markets pay more since February 2026. Check your ZIP code first.
- Fubo: NBC returned in June 2026 after a seven month blackout, but local stations are arriving market by market. The cheaper Fubo Sports plan has no NBC.
- NFL Plus: $6.99 a month streams live primetime games on phones and tablets only. No casting to a TV.
How to Watch Sunday Night Football Free
An antenna is the only truly free option. NBC is a broadcast network, so a basic indoor antenna (usually under $30) picks up every Sunday night game with no monthly bill.
- YouTube TV trial: 10 days free for new members, if you sign up by September 30
- Sling day pass: one day of Sling Blue in an NBC market for a few dollars
- Bundles: Peacock Premium may already come with Walmart+, some Spectrum TV plans or Xfinity Rewards
Peacock has no standard free trial, so ignore sites still promising seven free days.
Flex Scheduling: Why the Matchup Can Change
The NFL can move a better Sunday afternoon game into the night slot. The bumped game moves to the afternoon.
- Weeks 1 to 4: no flexing
- Weeks 5 to 10: up to two flexes, with at least 12 days notice
- Weeks 11 to 13: flex any week, 12 days notice
- Weeks 14 to 17: flex any week, 6 days notice
- Week 18: the Sunday night game is chosen after Week 17
The earliest possible flex is Week 5 (Ravens at Falcons), which would have to be announced by September 29. Full rules: NFL flexible scheduling procedures. Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football flex on their own rules.
Sunday Night Football Announcers and Ratings
Mike Tirico calls play by play with analyst Cris Collinsworth. Melissa Stark works the sideline and Terry McAulay is the rules analyst.
Football Night in America now travels to the game site every week. Maria Taylor hosts with Mike Tomlin, Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and insider Mike Florio. Tomlin joined NBC after 19 seasons as Steelers head coach.
Ratings are strong. The Week 1 Cowboys at Giants game averaged 25.7 million viewers, the best Week 1 Sunday night audience since 2015, per NBC Sports. The Kickoff game drew 25.1 million.
Sunday Night Football FAQs
Who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight?
Week 2 is the Indianapolis Colts at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Next week is Rams at Broncos on September 27.
What time is Sunday Night Football tonight?
Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET, 7:20 PM Central, 6:20 PM Mountain and 5:20 PM Pacific. Football Night in America starts at 7:00 PM ET on NBC.
What channel is Sunday Night Football on?
NBC. Every game airs on your local NBC station and streams live on Peacock. Spanish coverage is on Telemundo or Universo.
How can I watch Sunday Night Football without cable?
Peacock Premium streams every game for 12.99 dollars a month. Live TV services with NBC include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo and Sling Blue in select markets.
Is Sunday Night Football free to watch?
Yes, with an antenna. NBC is a free broadcast network, so an indoor antenna picks up every Sunday night game. YouTube TV also offers a 10 day free trial to new members through September 30.
How much is Peacock for Sunday Night Football?
Peacock Premium is 12.99 dollars a month or 129.99 dollars a year after the August 2026 price increase. Premium Plus is 19.99 dollars. The Select plan does not include live NFL games.
Can I watch Sunday Night Football in Spanish?
Yes. Telemundo Deportes airs every game in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo, and the Spanish feed also streams on Peacock.
Why did the Sunday Night Football game change?
Flex scheduling. From Week 5 the NFL can swap in a better Sunday afternoon game, up to twice in Weeks 5 to 10 and any week from Week 11 to 17. Fans get 12 days notice through Week 13 and 6 days from Week 14.
Sunday Night Football is easy to find: 8:20 PM ET on NBC, free with an antenna, or on Peacock Premium at $12.99 a month.
This week it is Colts at Chiefs. Watching from abroad? Use NFL Game Pass on DAZN. Bookmark this page for weekly matchups and flex updates.
