Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs to open NFL season

The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are set to open their 2026 NFL regular seasons in an AFC West matchup on Monday, September 14, at Arrowhead Stadium. The game will be broadcast during Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC.

Denver enters the season as the defending AFC West champions following a 14-3 campaign. The Broncos' roster saw a return to practice on Monday, with wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., tight end Adam Trautman, and linebacker Que Robinson all recovering from minor injuries to participate in training.

Kansas City, led by head coach Andy Reid, aims to recover from a 6-11 season. The matchup also marks the return of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is playing his first game since a multi-ligament knee injury late in the previous season.