ESPN Announces The 2026 ManningCast Broadcast Schedule

ESPN’s “ManningCast” is back for another season as the altcast to Monday Night Football and 2026 is primed to be their biggest yet with 12 shows, including Super Bowl LXI.

On Tuesday, ESPN issued a press release announcing details about the show along with the introduction of the new “Manning Mode.”

“Peyton and Eli Manning return for the sixth season of ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, bringing their signature blend of football expertise, storytelling and star-powered conversations to another slate of marquee NFL matchups. The fan-favorite alternate telecast begins in Week 1 and will culminate with a special presentation of Super Bowl LXI, as ESPN’s first Super Bowl season reaches its championship conclusion. Every Monday night edition of Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli will air at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and on the ESPN App,” the ESPN Press Room announced.

“New this season, the ManningCast will introduce Manning Mode, an immersive Xs and Os universe that Peyton and Eli will enter multiple times throughout each broadcast, both alongside guests and during solo segments. Powered by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats and Adrenaline’s TruPlay AI, Manning Mode will deliver real-time data, advanced analytics and predictive insights on screen, giving fans a unique opportunity to experience the game through the eyes of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks.”