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NFL·PREVIEW·September 8, 2026 03:43 PM ET

ESPN, Apple Music strike Monday Night Football music deal

Lil Baby takes the first turn behind the playlist.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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New season, new sound. ESPN and @applemusic are curating the music for Monday Night Football, kicking things off with @w Via @espn on X

What happened: The collaboration will curate music throughout the new Monday Night Football season. Denver visits Kansas City on Sept. 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.

Why it matters: The partnership adds a season-long music component to ESPN's flagship NFL window. It debuts with an AFC West matchup in a standalone national slot.

By the numbers: ESPN's 2026-27 NFL package includes 26 games, including 17 Monday Night Football matchups.

What to watch: The opener will reveal how ESPN incorporates the curated selections into its broadcast.

Sources

  • @espn 

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