Do the Chiefs play today? Schedule, time, channel for next Kansas City football game image
The Chiefs will start the 2026-27 regular season in prime time, with a Week 1 matchup against the Broncos on Monday Night Football.
Kansas City is entering this season with a better outlook, and hopefully with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes finally back on the field after a brutal ACL tear in December. The Chiefs won't be able to ease into the regular season, though, facing a strong AFC West rival right off the bat.
Luckily, Andy Reid made some moves in the offseason to keep the roster fresh. Steve Spagnuolo bolstered his defense with a few namely additions, including cornerback Mansoor Delane and edge R Mason Thomas. And of course, Travis Kelce is returning to Arrowhead, although it could be his last season for the legacy franchise.
What's next for Kansas City? The Sporting News has all the details on the Chiefs' next game.
When is the Chiefs' next game?
Matchup: Chiefs vs. Broncos
Date: Monday, Sept. 14
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT
TV channel: ESPN, ABC
Live stream:DIRECTV
The Chiefs' next game is Monday, Sept. 14, against the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The game is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. It will air on ESPN and ABC and can be streamed on DIRECTV.
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Chiefs schedule 2026
Here's a look at Kansas City's schedule for the season.
Week Date Opponent Time (ET)
1 Monday, Sept. 14 vs. Broncos 8:15 p.m.
2 Sunday, Sept. 20 vs. Colts 8:20 p.m.
3 Sunday, Sept. 27 at Dolphins 1 p.m.
4 Sunday, Oct. 4 at Raiders 4:25 p.m.
5 BYE — —
6 Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Chargers 4:25 p.m.
7 Sunday, Oct. 25 at Seahawks 8:20 p.m.
8 Sunday, Nov. 1 at Broncos 4:25 p.m.
9 Sunday, Nov. 8 vs. Jets 1 p.m.
10 Sunday, Nov. 15 at Falcons 1 p.m.
11 Sunday, Nov. 22 vs. Cardinals 1 p.m.
12 Thursday, Nov. 26 at Bills 8:20 p.m.
13 Thursday, Dec. 3 at Rams 8:15 p.m.
14 Sunday, Dec. 13 at Bengals 4:25 p.m.
15 Monday, Dec. 21 vs. Patriots 8:15 p.m.
16 Sunday, Dec. 27 vs. 49ers 4:25 p.m.
17 TBD at Chargers TBD
18 TBD vs. Raiders TBD
NFL Week 1 schedule 2026
Here are the remaining games in Week 1:
Sunday, Sept. 13
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Game Time (ET) Watch
Bengals vs. Buccaneers 1 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Lions vs. Saints 1 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Steelers vs. Falcons 1 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Panthers vs. Bears 1 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Titans vs. Jets 1 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Colts vs. Ravens 1 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Jaguars vs. Browns 1 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Texans vs. Bills 1 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Vikings vs. Packers 4:25 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Chargers vs. Cardinals 4:25 p.m. CBS, DIRECTV, fubo, Paramount+
Raiders vs. Dolphins 4:25 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Eagles vs. Commanders 4:25 p.m. Fox, DIRECTV, fubo
Giants vs. Cowboys 8:20 p.m. NBC, DIRECTV, fubo, Peacock
Monday, Sept. 14