The countdown is on. We’re 10 days away from the first regular-season game of the 2025-2026 campaign when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, September 4. The Eagles are coming off a Super Bowl win, while the Cowboys finished the 24-25 season with a 7-10 record.

Dallas does have a new Netflix documentary though, so, you know, they got that going for them.

The first official Monday Night Football game of the season takes place when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 8. Has the preseason concluded? Is there a Monday night preseason game happening tonight? Here’s everything you need to know.

Nope. The preseason has officially concluded.

The first MNF game of the 25-26 season takes place Monday, September 8 when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.

Monday Night Football will air on ABC, ESPN, and NFL+ during the 25-26 season.

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream MNF live on ABC, ESPN, or the ABC website. One new option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month.

You can also watch Monday Night Football live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, NFL+, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

The first game of the regular season takes place Thursday, September 4 when the Eagles host the Cowboys at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.