We know you're all excited about the 2026 NFL season starting, because it's finally happening this week. That's right, it's finally time for regular-season football. And usually, to go along with that, there's a Week 1 date on the calendar for Monday Night Football.
So: Will we see a Week 1 battle on this Monday, Labor Day 2026, which is Sept. 7?
Sadly, the answer is: No. There's no NFL game on tonight. But the good news is that we're two days away from the first game of the 2026 season, so we can all be excited about that fact as Labor Day is here.
What is the NFL schedule for Week 1?
The Patriots and Seahawks kick off Week 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. That's followed by a game on Thursday at Sept. 10, 2026 between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
Then?
It's a usual Sunday schedule for everyone else.
Who is playing on MNF for Week 1?
The Denver Broncos will visit the Kansas City Chiefs next monday night.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is 'Monday Night Football' on tonight for the NFL?
