2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule: September 13-14
This guide covers the remaining 2026 NFL Week 1 game times and U.S. broadcast channels for September 13-14. It also explains NFL+ availability and how to find Sunday afternoon games in each local market.
Sunday, September 13 games begin at 1:00 p.m., 4:25 p.m., and 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Cowboys-Giants game is scheduled for NBC's Sunday Night Football.
The Broncos-Chiefs game will air on ESPN and ABC's Monday Night Football on September 14.
NFL+ live local games are primarily available on mobile phones and tablets, with market and device restrictions applying.
Sunday afternoon games broadcast on CBS and FOX may vary by U.S. viewing market.
The remaining games of 2026 NFL Week 1 will be played on Sunday, September 13, and Monday, September 14, Eastern Time. Sunday afternoon games will be broadcast in the U.S. on CBS and FOX, Cowboys-Giants on NBC, and Broncos-Chiefs on ESPN and ABC.
As of September 12, 2026
Key Information for the September 13-14 Games
The remaining schedule consists of regional Sunday afternoon broadcasts and two primetime games. Matchups on CBS and FOX vary by local U.S. market. The NBC and ESPN·ABC games are nationally televised.
U.S. date | Start time ET | Game or programming | U.S. broadcast | Korea time KST
Sunday, September 13 | 1:00 PM | Multiple Sunday afternoon games | Regional CBS·FOX broadcasts | September 14, 2:00 AM
Sunday, September 13 | 4:25 PM | Multiple Sunday afternoon games | Regional CBS·FOX broadcasts | September 14, 5:25 AM
Sunday, September 13 | 8:20 PM | Cowboys-Giants | NBC | September 14, 9:20 AM
Monday, September 14 | 8:15 PM | Broncos-Chiefs | ESPN·ABC | September 15, 9:15 AM
Individual Sunday afternoon matchups can be found on the official NFL Week 1 schedule. Available games may vary by viewing area and affiliate station. Check the NFL schedule page again before the games for any time changes.
Full Overview of the Remaining Games
The September 13 schedule spans three time slots. CBS and FOX will split coverage of the 1:00 PM and 4:25 PM games. Sunday Night Football begins at 8:20 PM.
Monday Night Football will be played on September 14. The matchup is Broncos-Chiefs. The U.S. broadcast channels are ESPN and ABC.
The same Sunday afternoon matchups are not broadcast nationwide. Each network schedules games according to regional interest and broadcast assignments. Viewers in different areas may see different games even at the same time.
Comparison of U.S. Broadcasts and Streaming
Viewing options should be selected based on the game’s time slot and the viewer’s location. Over-the-air or pay TV and internet streaming may use different methods to determine location. A subscription alone does not provide access to every Sunday afternoon game.
Viewing option | Covered games | Primary availability | Restrictions to check
CBS | Assigned Sunday afternoon game | Local CBS affiliate | Regional matchup differences
FOX | Assigned Sunday afternoon game | Local FOX affiliate | Regional matchup differences
NBC | Cowboys-Giants | Sunday Night Football | NBC reception or eligible streaming access
ESPN·ABC | Broncos-Chiefs | Monday Night Football | Whether channels are included in the service
NFL+ | Local and primetime games | Primarily live streaming on phones and tablets | Location, device, and plan-tier restrictions
NFL Network | Live NFL-related channel | Channel viewing on supported devices | Check NFL+ plan coverage
NFL RedZone | Sunday scoring opportunities | Key moments from multiple games | Not continuous coverage of full games
Game replays | Completed games | Full or condensed game replays | Check NFL+ plan tier and supported devices
CBS games may be available on Paramount+ when offered in the viewer’s area. For NBC games, viewers can check Peacock availability. Online viewing of FOX and ESPN also varies by region and subscription eligibility.
Outside the U.S., American broadcast subscriptions may not apply in the same way. Viewers should check the availability of NFL Game Pass International and local rights holders. Available services vary according to each country’s broadcast agreements.
What Is Available on NFL+
NFL+ is not a service that provides every game live on every device. Device restrictions apply to live local and primetime games. In particular, viewers should first confirm the scope of access on phones and tablets.
The main types of access are as follows.
· Mobile live streams of local CBS·FOX games
· Mobile live streams of NBC·ESPN·ABC primetime games
· Live NFL Network channel
· NFL RedZone access depending on plan tier
· Full and condensed game replays depending on plan tier
NFL RedZone does not show a specific game from beginning to end. It connects scoring opportunities and key moments from multiple games. If the goal is to watch an entire game featuring a favorite team, a regional broadcast or replay is a more direct option.
How to Check Games by Local Market
Sunday afternoon matchups on CBS and FOX must be checked based on the viewing location. The assigned game may change if the ZIP code or broadcast area changes. A different matchup than usual may be shown while traveling.
· Check the game time and broadcaster on the official NFL Week 1 schedule.
· Enter the ZIP code in the local CBS·FOX listings.
· Compare the actual matchup in the TV service’s channel guide.
· When using NFL+, check location permissions and supported devices.
· Confirm again just before the game that the schedule and channel have not changed.
National and regional broadcasts must be distinguished. Cowboys-Giants is NBC’s nationally televised primetime game. Broncos-Chiefs is also an ESPN·ABC Monday primetime game.
Game Schedule in Korea Time
In September, U.S. Eastern Time is 13 hours behind Korea. Add 13 hours to the ET date and time to calculate the time in Korea. All remaining games will be viewed in Korea on the following day.
ET calculation | Korea time calculation | Result
September 13, 1:00 PM + 13 hours | 2 hours after midnight | September 14, 2:00 AM
September 13, 4:25 PM + 13 hours | 5 hours 25 minutes after midnight | September 14, 5:25 AM
September 13, 8:20 PM + 13 hours | 9 hours 20 minutes after midnight | September 14, 9:20 AM
September 14, 8:15 PM + 13 hours | 9 hours 15 minutes after midnight | September 15, 9:15 AM
Sunday Night Football on the U.S. schedule takes place on Monday morning in Korea. Monday Night Football is played on Tuesday morning in Korea. Entering the U.S. date unchanged when saving the game to a calendar will create a one-day difference.
What to Watch
Cowboys-Giants is a matchup between NFC East teams. It is significant as an early-season meeting between teams in the same division. It will be nationally televised in Sunday’s final time slot.
Broncos-Chiefs is an AFC West matchup. It is scheduled as the final game of Week 1. The divisional competition continues in Monday primetime.
Regional broadcast selection is also a factor for Sunday afternoon viewing. CBS and FOX schedule multiple games simultaneously. NFL RedZone is an option for following the flow of concurrent games together.
Commonly Misunderstood Viewing Restrictions
An NFL+ subscription does not mean every Sunday afternoon game can be watched live on TV. Local live broadcasts are affected by location and mobile device requirements. Out-of-market games may not be available in the same way.
· NFL RedZone is not a full broadcast of one game.
· CBS·FOX programming is not the same throughout the U.S.
· The ET date and the Korea date may differ by one day.
· Access to a broadcast channel and streaming authorization may differ.
· International viewing rights may differ from NFL+ coverage within the U.S.
Whether viewing is free also depends on the reception setup. If local over-the-air channels can be received with an antenna, a separate broadcast subscription may not be necessary. Internet streaming may require an account or plan subscription.
Where to Check the Official Schedule and Viewing Information
Exact matchups and programming can be found in the NFL’s “2026 NFL Schedule, Week 1.” Viewing availability for each game can be found in the NFL’s Week 1 viewing guide. No official source text that can be quoted in this article was provided separately.
The following paths are available on the official site.
· NFL.com Home > Schedule > 2026 > Week 1
· NFL.com Home > Watch > Ways to Watch
· NFL.com Home > News > Week 1 viewing guide
The schedule page displays game start times and U.S. broadcasters. The viewing guide provides information on NFL+ and broadcast channels. For accuracy, it is best to check both pages shortly before the games.
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