Is The First ‘Monday Night Football’ Game On Tonight? Where To Watch NFL Games On Monday Nights For The 25-26 Season

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.

Is Monday Night Football On Tonight (September 1)?

Nope. The preseason has officially concluded.

When Is The First Monday Night Football Game of the Regular Season?

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.

How To Watch Monday Night Football In 2025:

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.

MNF Schedule 2025:

• Week 1 (September 8): Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• Week 2 (September 15): Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans: 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• Week 2 (September 15): Los Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas Raiders: 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 3 (September 22): Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 4 (September 29): New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins: 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 4 (September 29): Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC
• Week 5 (October 6): Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• Week 6 (October 13): Buffalo Bills @ Atlanta Falcons: 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 6 (October 13): Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC
• Week 7 (October 20): Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions: 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• Week 7 (October 20): Houston Texans @ Seattle Seahawks: 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+
• Week 8 (October 27): Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 9 (November 3): Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 10 (November 10): Philadelphia Eagles @ Green Bay Packers: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 11 (November 17): Dallas Cowboys @ Las Vegas Raiders: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 12 (November 24): Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 13 (December 1): New York Giants @ New England Patriots: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 14 (December 8): Philadelphia Eagles @ Los Angeles Chargers: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
• Week 15 (December 15): Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 16 (December 22): San Francisco 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 17 (December 29): Los Angeles Rams @ Atlanta Falcons: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN

Monday Night Football returns September 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.