The NFL preseason is in the books! It was an eventful three weeks for some teams — Skylar Thompson likely earned the backup quarterback job in Miami and Velus Jones Jr. earned 111 rushing yards against the Chiefs on Thursday night as he attempted to make Chicago’s 53-man roster — while other squads made minor adjustments as they prepared for the regular season.

The first game of the 24-25 campaign takes place Thursday, September 5 when Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on NBC, Peacock, and NFL+. But what about the first Monday night game of the year? When exactly does Monday Night Football start?

Great question. Here’s everything you need to know!

Nope. The preseason has concluded. The first MNF game of the regular season takes place Monday, September 9 when the San Francisco 49ers host the New York Jets on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+.

The 2024-2025 season officially begins Thursday, September 5 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on NBC and Peacock!

If you have a valid cable login, Monday Night Football will be available to watch live on ESPN, Watch ESPN, or the ESPN app.

You can also stream MNF live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, NFL+, or YouTube TV. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

Monday Night Football will primarily air on ESPN (and NFL+), but ABC and ESPN+ will also broadcast games throughout the season. Weeks 3, 4, 7, and 15 of MNF offer doubleheaders.

Enjoy the season!