How to stream the Chiefs‑Broncos Monday Night Football game online

The Denver Broncos faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the opening Monday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season, with the Chiefs emerging victorious. The matchup was broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN, marking the first primetime contest of the year.

Kansas City’s win was highlighted by the debut of running back Kenneth Walker III, who contributed significantly to the offense alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Walker’s performance helped sustain drives and added a new dimension to the Chiefs’ attack, while Mahomes continued to lead the team’s passing game.

The game was available to viewers through traditional cable and satellite services as well as a range of streaming platforms. DirecTV included both ABC and ESPN in its Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier signature packages, and offered a five‑day free trial of its streaming service for new subscribers.

Streaming options also included Fubo, which carries ABC and ESPN and provides a five‑day free trial; after the trial, the service costs $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 per month thereafter. Sling TV carries ESPN in its Essentials plan for $19.99 per month, its Orange plan for $45.99 per month or $4.99 per day, and its Orange & Blue plan for $60.99 per month, with ABC available in select markets on the Orange & Blue tier.

Additional access is provided through Hulu + Live TV, which bundles ABC and ESPN with Disney+ and ESPN+; the service offers a three‑day free trial and starts at $89.99 per month. Other streaming packages listed by various providers range from $29.99 per month to $64.99 per month, with channel line‑ups varying from 46 to over 300 channels.