How to watch Monday Night Football: TV, streaming, free options, and international paths

Whether you’re on the couch or on the go, Monday Night Football is easy to watch once you know which options fit your setup. Here’s a clean, up-to-date guide for U.S. and international viewers—no fluff, just the routes that work.

The basics (U.S.)

• Kickoff time: Most weeks 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT). Some dates feature early/late doubleheaders—check your listings.

• Primary home: The game airs on the league’s Monday-night TV partner carried by virtually all cable/satellite providers and most live-TV streaming bundles.

• Free, over the air: Many weeks also include a local broadcast simulcast on a major network in U.S. markets. If it’s airing in your city, an HD antenna gets it free.

TV options

• Cable/satellite: Tune to the sports channel that hosts the Monday-night package; look for an on-screen “Monday Night” label.

• Over-the-air (antenna): If your area has a simulcast, connect an indoor/outdoor antenna, place it near a window, and run a channel rescan on your TV before kickoff.

• Alternate telecast: A companion “alt” broadcast (coaches’ room/commentary duo) typically runs on a sister sports channel and its authenticated app.

Streaming options (U.S.)

• Authenticated network/app streaming: If your pay-TV plan includes the Monday-night channel (or your local simulcast station), sign in with your provider on that network’s app or website to stream live.

• Live-TV streaming bundles: Pick a bundle that includes both the Monday-night sports channel and your local broadcast network. If your usual bundle dropped one in a carriage dispute, grab a short-term alternative that has both.

• League services: The league’s official subscription apps offer mobile live streams for in-market primetime games and full replays/condensed games after the final whistle (features vary by plan).

Spanish-language viewing

• SAP on TV: Turn on Spanish audio (SAP) in your TV settings where available.

• Dedicated feed: Many weeks include a Spanish-language simulcast on a partner channel or within the network’s app—check the audio/stream options.

Radio and audio streams

• Team radio networks: Every game has home and away radio calls across regional affiliates; most team apps carry the stream (geo-restrictions may apply).

• National/satellite: A national audio broadcast plus team feeds are available on satellite radio; check your channel guide or app.

• Spanish radio: Select markets provide Spanish-language audio via local partners and team apps.

International viewers

• Canada: MNF appears on national sports carriers; stream with your TV-provider login or the carrier’s app.

• UK & Ireland: The weekly primetime game is on the major pay-TV sports service that carries U.S. football; kickoff is usually 1:15 a.m. GMT.

• Elsewhere: The league’s international subscription service streams primetime games live in many territories; availability, blackouts, and pricing vary by country.

Quick decision guide

• I want it free: Check if your market has the local over-the-air simulcast; if yes, use an antenna.

• I have cable/satellite: Watch on the Monday-night sports channel; stream in the network app with your login.

• I cut the cord: Use a live-TV streaming bundle that includes the Monday-night channel and your local broadcast network.

• I’m traveling: Use your provider login where supported; otherwise, the league’s mobile or international services are your best bet.

• I need Spanish audio: Enable SAP or choose the Spanish simulcast in the app.

Pro tips to avoid game-time headaches

1. Verify your package the morning of the game—make sure your plan still includes the Monday-night channel and your local network.

2. Test the app at least an hour early; log in and confirm you can start a live stream.

3. Rescan antenna channels if you moved the TV/antenna or haven’t scanned in a while; small position changes matter.

4. Have a Plan B: Identify a second viewing path (alt bundle, antenna, or radio) before kickoff in case of outages.

5. Mind blackout quirks: International and mobile plans can have blackout windows; check the fine print where you are.

Typical weekly schedule (U.S.)

• Pregame show: ~7:00–8:00 p.m. ET

• Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET (most weeks)

• Alternate telecast: Same kickoff on the companion channel/app

• Postgame: Immediately after the final whistle; replays on league/network apps

In the U.S., Monday Night Football lives on one major sports channel with frequent free local simulcasts and robust streaming through network and league apps. Pick the route that fits your setup, test early, and you’ll be set for kickoff.