# Chiefs-Broncos Breaks MNF Viewership Record

> Chiefs' win over Broncos draws 23.2 million viewers, ESPN's most-watched Week 1 MNF game.
- Title: Chiefs-Broncos Breaks MNF Viewership Record · Newsweek
- Summary: Chiefs' win over Broncos draws 23.2 million viewers, ESPN's most-watched Week 1 MNF game. The Chiefs-Broncos game set a new viewership record for ESPN's…
- Keywords: chiefs, broncos, monday night football, espn, patrick mahomes, travis kelce, taylor swift, nfl, week 1, Chiefs-Broncos, Breaks, MNF
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chiefs-broncos-breaks-espns-monday-night-football-viewership-record-12453317
- Author: Cameron Kiszla
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chiefs, broncos, monday night football, espn, patrick mahomes, travis kelce, taylor swift, nfl, week 1
## Record-Breaking Game
ESPN reported the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos drew 23.2 million viewers, a 5% increase from last year's Week 1 game.

> The first 'Monday Night Football' game of the year might have been a snoozer, but the ratings didn't reflect that.
## Patrick Mahomes Returns
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned after missing almost a year due to injury.
## Taylor Swift in Attendance
Taylor Swift attended the game and celebrated a 59-yard catch-and-run for tight end Travis Kelce.
## Broncos Lack Star Power
The Broncos do not feature the same level of transcendent stars as the Chiefs.
## Third Most-Watched MNF Game
This game was the third most-watched 'MNF' game since ESPN moved the show 20 years ago.
## Upcoming Super Bowl
ESPN will host Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, as part of their most expansive NFL season.
## Key takeaway

The Chiefs-Broncos game set a new viewership record for ESPN's Monday Night Football.