The Kansas City Chiefs start their 2026 NFL campaign under the lights for Monday Night Football as the Denver Broncos travel to Arrowhead for an all-AFC West matchup.
There is no better way to begin the campaign than in front of Chiefs Kingdom, with the energy of Arrowhead behind the Chiefs with an important divisional battle ahead.
This will be the 139th meeting between the two teams, with the Chiefs holding the historical advantage. Kansas City will be looking to continue that dominance and begin the 2026 campaign with a victory in front of a packed home crowd.
With the AFC West always providing intense divisional competition, a Week 1 victory would give Kansas City an important early boost and set the tone for the weeks ahead. The Chiefs will be looking to put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd and begin the season on the right foot.
According to the official NFL schedule, kickoff is set for 1:15am UK time on Tuesday 15th September.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos: Where to watch the NFL Week 1 Matchup?
UK & Ireland viewers can watch the Chiefs take on the Broncos live on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event, with kickoff at 1:15 a.m. BST/Irish time on Tuesday, September 15. The game will also be available to stream live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN.
