Broncos-Chiefs MNF opener: Statement game for AFC West
Denver hosts Kansas City on Sept. 14 in a rivalry rematch that tests whether the Broncos' title was real.
The NFL announced that the defending AFC West champion Denver Broncos will host the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14 in the first Monday Night Football game of the 2026 season. The matchup pits two division rivals with playoff aspirations, as the Broncos look to defend their crown and the Chiefs aim to reclaim supremacy. This game kicks off the MNF slate with high stakes and a national spotlight.
















