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 on DAZN |
| Week | Week 1, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Broncos vs Chiefs in the UK
Two routes exist in the UK. Sky Sports carries the broadcast, which suits anyone who already subscribes, and it is the simplest option if you only dip into the NFL for the marquee windows.
The alternative is NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which carries every game of the season rather than the selected windows Sky shows. For a Monday night game that matters less; for the eight-game Sunday slates it matters a great deal, because Sky cannot show them all. 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 it 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.
Sky Sports has the UK broadcast. NFL Game Pass on DAZN also carries the game, along with every other fixture of the season.
No. Both Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass on DAZN require a subscription. There is no free-to-air NFL coverage in the UK for regular-season games.
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.
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