Denver Broncos against Kansas City Chiefs closes the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, and for anyone watching from Britain it lands at 1.15am BST on the Tuesday morning. Monday Night Football is always the awkward one from this side of the Atlantic.
Here is the start time, the channel, and what you actually need to watch it, plus an honest view on whether this particular game justifies the alarm.
What time is Broncos vs Chiefs in the UK?
Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET on Monday, September 14 at Arrowhead Stadium. That is 1.15am BST on Tuesday 15 September in the UK, so the game finishes around 4.30am. Notably it is the last fixture of the round, a full six days after the season opens in Seattle.
| Fixture | Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs |
| UK kickoff | 1.15am BST, Tuesday 15 September |
| Local kickoff | 8:15 PM ET, Monday 14 September |
| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| UK TV | Sky Sports |
| UK stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 1, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Broncos vs Chiefs in the UK
The route we would point UK viewers to is NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which carries the game live and on demand. A subscription is required for this one. Channel 5’s two free-to-air games are both Sunday afternoons, so this one is not among them.
The alternative is NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Two Sunday games a week are held back from the live feed in the UK and appear on demand a day later, but night games are not affected, so this one is there live. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
Whichever you pick, this one is a national broadcast rather than a regional pick, so there is no risk of the game being unavailable in your area.
Is Broncos vs Chiefs worth staying up for?
Honestly, yes. Denver went 14-3 last season and won the AFC; Kansas City finished 6-11 and lost their final six. A conference winner visiting a fallen one is a genuine story, and Arrowhead at night is the best atmosphere in the sport.
For the analysis, the numbers and our score projection, our full Broncos vs Chiefs prediction covers the matchup in detail.
Broncos vs Chiefs: how to watch FAQ
1.15am BST on Tuesday 15 September, which is 8:15 PM ET on the Monday night. The game should finish around 4.30am UK time.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries the game live, along with every other fixture of the season. A DAZN subscription is required.
Not this one. Broncos vs Chiefs needs a subscription in the UK, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries it. Channel 5’s two free-to-air games are both Sunday afternoons, so this one is not among them.
Sky Sports has the UK television broadcast, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams it. Channel 5’s two free-to-air games are both Sunday afternoons, so this one is not among them.
Yes. It is the Monday night fixture that closes Week 1, which is why the UK start time falls in the early hours of Tuesday.
Broadcast details correct at time of writing and subject to change