


In three days, the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on NBC and Peacock. While there’s still time to do a bit more fantasy football prep and make a few wagers on win totals and player futures (I may have more than a few bets on Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving), the start of the 25-26 NFL regular season will be here before you know it.
Monday Night Football games will primarily air on ESPN during the season, with select matchups also available on ABC. You’ll be able to stream every Monday Night Football game on your phone or tablet with an active subscription to NFL+ ($6.99/month or $39.99/year).
What exactly does the NFL’s Week 1 schedule look like? Which two teams will square off during the first MNF game of the regular season? 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 watch 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.
Monday Night Football returns September 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.