How to watch Monday Night Football (and Eagles–Packers): channels, streaming, free options, and YouTube TV workarounds

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How to watch Monday Night Football

Here’s the no-nonsense playbook to watch Monday Night Football—including marquee matchups like Eagles vs. Packers—on TV or streaming in the U.S., plus answers to the most-searched questions below.

The short answer

Kickoff most weeks: 8:15 p.m. ET.
TV: ABC and ESPN carry MNF (with an ESPN2 alternate telecast on many weeks).
Streaming: Sign in to the ESPN or ABC app/site with a pay-TV login, or use a live-TV bundle that includes ABC + ESPN.
Antenna (free): If your local ABC station simulcasts the game, an HD antenna gets it free over the air.

Where to watch Eagles vs. Packers

TV: ABC and ESPN nationally at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Alternate feed: ESPN2 often hosts the coach/celebrity “alt” telecast.
Streaming: Use the ESPN app/site with your cable/satellite/streaming login; many live-TV bundles also carry ABC and ESPN.
Radio: Team radio networks, national satellite radio, and team apps (geo rules may apply).

YouTube TV status (ABC/ESPN) and what to do

As of this week, YouTube TV is in a carriage dispute with the owner of ABC/ESPN, so those channels may be blacked out on YTTV.
Workarounds tonight:
1. Antenna for your local ABC simulcast (free).
2. Short trials/day passes on other bundles that include ABC/ESPN (e.g., DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Orange day pass).
3. Sign into the ESPN app using any eligible pay-TV login (from a different bundle, a friend/family household plan you’re on, or your campus provider).
Some affected YouTube TV users are being offered a bill credit inside account settings during the blackout window.

Legit free or low-cost paths

Over-the-air ABC: Free with an HD antenna if your market carries the simulcast.
Trials/short passes: Rotate a legitimate free trial or a single-day pass from a service that includes ESPN (and ABC if you want the broadcast feed).
Team radio streams: Free on local radio; many stations simulcast via team apps or websites.

Is Monday Night Football on YouTube TV?

Normally: Yes, because YTTV usually carries ABC and ESPN.
During the current dispute: No—until the channels are restored. You can still use the methods above.

Does YouTube TV have ABC and ESPN right now?

ABC/ESPN: Unavailable on YTTV during the blackout. Check your YTTV app → Account → Membership for restoration notices or credits.

Is MNF on ESPN+?

Select weeks include supplementary streaming, but the primary live MNF feed requires ESPN (pay-TV) or ABC in most markets. Treat ESPN+ as additive, not a full substitute, unless clearly labeled for that week.

Device-by-device tips

Smart TV / streaming stick: Install ESPN and ABC apps; sign in with your provider.
Phone/tablet: Use the ESPN app; enable location and login.
Laptop/desktop: Stream via the network sites after provider authentication.
Antenna users: Place near a window, re-scan channels, and verify your ABC signal before kickoff.

Spanish-language options

Turn on SAP for Spanish audio on the ABC/ESPN feed where available, or choose the dedicated Spanish simulcast if your provider lists it.

International viewing (quick hits)

Canada: Carried on national sports networks and their apps with login.
UK/Ireland: On the primary pay-TV sports service that carries NFL; kickoff typically 1:15 a.m. GMT.
Elsewhere: The league’s international subscription service streams primetime games live (availability varies by country).

Troubleshooting why you can’t watch

Blackout on YTTV: Use antenna or another bundle for ABC/ESPN.
App says “not authorized”: Your plan may not include ESPN or local ABC; upgrade or switch to a bundle that does.
Wrong market ABC: Use antenna for your true local station or authenticate in the network app with location services on.
Laggy stream: Drop resolution one step, switch to a wired connection, or move closer to your router.

One-page FAQ (answers to the top searches)

What channel is Monday Night Football on? ABC & ESPN (alt feed on ESPN2 many weeks).
Where can I watch MNF for free? Local ABC with an antenna when there’s a simulcast.
Can I watch MNF on YouTube TV? Not during the current ABC/ESPN blackout.
Does YouTube TV have ABC/ESPN? Usually yes; currently no due to the dispute.
Is MNF on Hulu + Live TV / Fubo / DIRECTV Stream / Sling? Yes—pick a plan that includes ABC and ESPN.
How to watch the Eagles game tonight? ABC/ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET; stream in the ESPN app with a supported login or use a bundle that carries those channels.

For MNF—and big games like Eagles vs. Packers—your cleanest options are ABC (antenna or any bundle with locals) and ESPN (cable/satellite or a live-TV streamer). If YouTube TV is dark for ABC/ESPN in your area, use an antenna, grab a short trial/day pass from another provider, or authenticate in the ESPN app with any eligible pay-TV login.