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Chiefs to host Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in 2026 season opener

Charlie Riedel/AP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix following an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 16-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

By: Jamie Peters

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos to kick off the 2026 regular season on Monday Night Football.

The NFL announced the Sept. 14 game Tuesday afternoon as part of this week's schedule release.

The @Chiefs will host the @Broncos to kick off Monday Night Football in 2026.

NFL Schedule Release — Thursday 8pm ET on ESPN/NFLN pic.twitter.com/xEhAdl4GBt
— NFL (@NFL) May 12, 2026

The NFL is expected to release the full schedule on Thursday.

Tickets for Chiefs home games will go on sale Friday.

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