The NFL Monday Night Football 2025/2026 is scheduled to begin in NFL Week 1 on Monday, September 8, 2025, and is expected to end on Monday, December, 2025.
Why it is called ESPN Monday Night Football?
Monday Night Football is commonly known as ESPN Monday Night Football on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+ because of its broadcasting popularity.
What time does Monday Night Football start?
Most of the Monday Night Football games are expected to kick off at 8:15 PM ET.
Who will play next Monday night football?
Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET — this marks the only Monday night preseason matchup, airing on ESPN.
How to watch Monday Night Football
ESPN has acquired the rights to be the exclusive home of Monday Night Football games throughout the 2025-26 NFL season. Visit the ESPN website or download the ESPN app and connect with the Monday night games.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
- ESPN+ Subscription Costs $9.99 a month
- ESPN+ Subscription Costs $99.99 a year
- The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported costs $13.99 a month
- The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads costs $19.99 a month
DIRECTV STREAM ($74.99/month), fuboTV ($74.99/month), Hulu Plus Live TV ($69.99/month), Sling TV ($40/month), YouTube TV ($72.99/month) all subscription has a free trial. Here is the 2023-24 Monday Night Football game’s full schedule including time, date, location, and results.
2025-26 ESPN MNF Tonight Schedule
| WK | Date | Matchup | Time(ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8 | Vikings @ Bears | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 2 | Sep 15 | Buccaneers @ Texans | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sep 15 | Chargers @ Raiders | 10:00 PM | ABC | |
| 3 | Sep 22 | Lions @ Ravens | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 4 | Sep 29 | Jets @ Dolphins | 7:15 PM | ESPN |
| Mon, Sep 29 | Bengals @ Broncos | 8:15 PM | ABC | |
| 5 | Oct 6 | Chiefs @ Jaguars | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 6 | Oct 13 | Bills @ Falcons | 7:15 PM | ESPN |
| Mon, Oct 13 | Bears @ Commanders | 8:15 PM | ABC | |
| 7 | Oct 20 | Buccaneers @ Lions | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Mon, Oct 20 | Texans @ Seahawks | 10:00 PM | ESPN+ Exclusive | |
| 8 | Oct 27 | Commanders @ Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 9 | Nov 3 | Cardinals @ Cowboys | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 10 | Nov 10 | Eagles @ Packers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 11 | Nov 17 | Cowboys @ Raiders | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 12 | Nov 24 | Panthers @ 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 13 | Dec 1 | Giants @ Patriots | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 14 | Dec 8 | Eagles @ Chargers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 15 | Dec 15 | Dolphins @ Steelers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 16 | Dec 22 | 49ers @ Colts | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 17 | Dec 29 | Rams @ Falcons | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
