The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos tonight, Monday, September 14, 2026, in an AFC West showdown to close out NFL Week 1.
Before the Chiefs and Broncos take the field at Arrowhead Stadium, fans will hear the national anthem performed by retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson.
Wilson is scheduled to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” shortly before kickoff, with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flyover also planned as part of the pregame ceremonies.
Here is everything you need to know about the Chiefs vs Broncos national anthem performer, the scheduled anthem time, flyover and kickoff.
Who Is Singing the National Anthem Before Chiefs vs Broncos?
Generald Wilson will sing the national anthem before the Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos game tonight.
Wilson is a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class and an experienced national anthem performer who has appeared at hundreds of sporting events and other ceremonies.
His performance will be part of the pregame festivities at Arrowhead Stadium before the Chiefs open their 2026 NFL season against the Broncos.
What Time Is the National Anthem Before Chiefs vs Broncos?
The national anthem is scheduled for approximately 8:11 PM ET / 7:11 PM CT on Monday night.
The current pregame timeline is:
National Anthem: Approximately 8:11 PM ET / 7:11 PM CT
B-2 Spirit Flyover: Approximately 8:12 PM ET / 7:12 PM CT
Chiefs vs Broncos Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT
Fans hoping to watch the national anthem and flyover should tune in several minutes before the scheduled kickoff.
Who Is Generald Wilson?
Generald Wilson is a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class known for performing the national anthem at major sporting events across the United States.
Wilson has performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at nearly 1,000 events over more than 25 years, including appearances at NFL games and other major sporting events.
His performance at Arrowhead Stadium will come before one of the biggest games of NFL Week 1, with the Chiefs and Broncos meeting in a Monday night AFC West rivalry matchup.
Will There Be a Flyover Before Chiefs vs Broncos?
Yes. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flyover is scheduled following the national anthem.
The flyover is expected at approximately 8:12 PM ET / 7:12 PM CT, just minutes before kickoff.
The B-2 Spirit is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the U.S. military and has been featured during pregame ceremonies at major sporting events.
What Time Does Chiefs vs Broncos Start Tonight?
Chiefs vs Broncos kicks off at 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT tonight, Monday, September 14, 2026.
For viewers across the United States, kickoff is scheduled for:
8:15 PM ET
7:15 PM CT
6:15 PM MT
5:15 PM PT
The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
What Channel Is Chiefs vs Broncos On Tonight?
Chiefs vs Broncos will be televised on ESPN and ABC tonight.
The Monday Night Football matchup gives viewers a national television option for the AFC West rivalry game.
Fans interested in seeing the national anthem and B-2 flyover should tune in before the scheduled 8:15 PM ET kickoff.
Chiefs vs Broncos Pregame Information
Matchup: Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
Week: NFL Week 1
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT
National Anthem Performer: Generald Wilson
Anthem Time: Approximately 8:11 PM ET / 7:11 PM CT
Flyover: B-2 Spirit stealth bomber
Flyover Time: Approximately 8:12 PM ET / 7:12 PM CT
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
TV: ESPN, ABC
Chiefs vs Broncos National Anthem
The Chiefs will begin their 2026 NFL campaign with a major AFC West matchup against the Broncos under the lights at Arrowhead Stadium.
Before the football begins, Generald Wilson will perform the national anthem, followed by a scheduled B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flyover.
The anthem is expected at approximately 8:11 PM ET, with the flyover one minute later and Chiefs vs Broncos scheduled to kick off at 8:15 PM ET.
For fans wondering who is singing the national anthem before Chiefs vs Broncos tonight, the answer is retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson.