ManningCast Returns for 2026 – Full Schedule, Super Bowl Debut and New ‘Manning Mode’

It feels almost surreal, but the 2026 NFL season will mark the sixth year that Peyton and Eli Manning sit down together for the ManningCast, the beloved alt‑broadcast that has become a staple of Monday Night Football.

While many expected the brothers to drift into full‑time analyst roles, they’ve clearly found a sweet spot in this more relaxed, watch‑along format. Fans get to hear their banter, pick apart plays, and invite a rotating cast of celebrities and former players—all without the pressure of a daily studio gig.

For 2026 the ManningCast will pop up on ESPN2 for eleven regular‑season matchups and, for the first time ever, the Super Bowl itself. The championship will be simulcast on ABC and ESPN, giving the Mannings a chance to call the biggest game of the year.

Here’s the official lineup that ESPN and Omaha Productions released:

• Sept. 14 – Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

• Sept. 21 – New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams

• Oct. 5 – Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

• Oct. 12 – Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams

• Oct. 26 – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

• Nov. 2 – Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks

• Nov. 16 – Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens

• Nov. 23 – Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders

• Dec. 7 – Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks

• Dec. 21 – New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs

• Jan. 4 – Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers

• Feb. 14 – Super Bowl LXI

A brand‑new twist this year is “Manning Mode,” a sidebar that the former quarterbacks will flip on during the broadcast. It promises real‑time stats, deep‑dive analytics and even predictive insights—all delivered in the brothers’ signature easy‑going style.

To hype the season, Peyton and Eli dropped a goofy trailer that looks like a mini‑heist film. The clip features everyone from Anne Hathaway to Larry David and Serena Williams, playing up the over‑the‑top vibe that the ManningCast has always embraced. The trailer will also get a special SportsCenter spotlight at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday night on ESPN2.

Format‑wise, not much has changed. The Mannings still bring in celebrity guests and NFL legends, breaking down the action while throwing in the occasional pop‑culture reference. The cultural buzz may have mellowed a bit since the early days, but the chemistry and insight remain as entertaining as ever.

After watching that trailer, you might wonder whether the brothers should ditch the broadcast booth altogether and star in their own version of Ocean’s Eleven. With the connections they’ve built and the limited schedule they keep, it wouldn’t be a crazy idea at all.