Broncos vs. Chiefs: How to Watch Monday Night Football Tonight for Free, Start Time & Streaming Info | Just Jared

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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are kicking off their 2026 NFL season with a big Monday Night Football matchup!

The Chiefs will host Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Monday night (September 14) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

The AFC West rivals are closing out Week 1 of the NFL season, and both quarterbacks are making notable returns to regular-season action following injuries last season. Patrick is returning after suffering a season-ending knee injury in December, while Bo is back after an injury kept him out of Denver’s AFC Championship Game loss.

So, what time does the Broncos vs. Chiefs game start and how can you watch it live?

What Time Does Broncos vs. Chiefs Start Tonight?

The Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT on Monday, September 14.

The game is taking place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

What Channel Is Broncos vs. Chiefs On?

The game will air nationally on ABC and ESPN.

There will also be a ManningCast alternate broadcast featuring Peyton Manning and Eli Manning on ESPN2. The Spanish-language broadcast will air on ESPN Deportes.

How to Stream Broncos vs. Chiefs

Fans can stream Monday Night Football through ESPN‘s streaming service, which lists tonight’s Broncos-Chiefs matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET.

The NFL also lists NFL+ as a viewing option for the game.

Can You Watch Broncos vs. Chiefs for Free?

Because tonight’s game is being simulcast on ABC, viewers with access to a local ABC affiliate through an over-the-air antenna can watch without a paid streaming subscription.

For cord-cutters, many live-TV streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV and DirecTV offer free trials. Availability and free-trial offers vary by service and location.