The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos are set to face off in an epic primetime showdown on 'Monday Night Football' in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Both teams will enter the rivalry contest with a chip on their shoulders, and fans should expect to see a high-octane performance from quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix as a national audience watches two AFC West heavyweights fight for early supremacy in their division.
Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on Kansas City's Week 1 matchup against the Broncos:
What channel is Chiefs vs. Broncos game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV channel: KMBC-TV (ABC) and ESPNStreaming: ESPN+ and NFL+Start time: 7:15 p.m. CTAnnouncers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst)Sideline reporter(s): Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge
Chiefs vs. Broncos radio broadcast: Which station is the game on?
Chiefs Radio Network:
96.5 The Fan (96.5 FM)Play-by-Play: Mitch HolthusColor: Danan HughesSideline: Josh Klingler
Chiefs vs. Broncos prediction
The Chiefs will need to start fast on Monday if they want a chance to take down the reigning AFC West champions.
Kansas City is well poised for a solid offensive outing on Monday. With wide receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy both healthy and running back Kenneth Walker III patrolling the backfield, head coach Andy Reid will have plenty of options. Mahomes will look to silence the naysayers who questioned his ability to play after his ACL injury. Walker will get a healthy workload on Monday, but is not expected to have a top-tier performance against Denver's defense, which ranked second in the league last season in rushing yards allowed.
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's secondary has changed significantly from last year. Kansas City lost key defensive backs Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Bryan Cook during the offseason, but brought in several capable replacements. Rookie safety Monsoor Delane is a player to watch on Monday after impressing both fans and coaches during the preseason.
Final score: Chiefs 27, Broncos 16
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs vs. Broncos: Live updates, highlights for 'MNF' in Week 1
