Is The First ‘Monday Night Football’ Game On Tonight? Where To Stream NFL Games On Monday Nights This Season

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Monday Night Football

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. gained 111 rushing yards against the Chiefs on Thursday night as he attempts to make Chicago’s 53-man roster — while other squads made minor adjustments as they prepare 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!

Is There Monday Night Football Tonight (8/26/24)?

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+.

When Does The NFL Season Start?

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

How To Watch Monday Night Football Online In 2024:

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.

Josh Allen/Patrick Mahomes — Photo: Getty Images

Monday Night Football 2024 Schedule:

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.

Week 1 (September 9): New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
Week 2 (September 16): Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 3 (September 23): Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 3 (September 23): Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC)
Week 4 (September 30): Tennessee Titans @ Miami Dolphins (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 4 (September 30): Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC)
Week 5 (October 7): New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 6 (October 14): Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 7 (October 21): Baltimore Ravens @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 7 (October 21): Los Angeles Chargers @ Arizona Cardinals (9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+)
Week 8 (October 28): New York Giants @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
Week 9 (November 4): Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 10 (November 11): Miami Dolphins @ Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 11 (November 18): Houston Texans @ Dallas Cowboys (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 12 (November 25): Baltimore Ravens @ Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 13 (December 2): Cleveland Browns @ Denver Bronocs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 14 (December 9): Cincinnati Bengals @ Dallas Cowboys (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
Week 15 (December 16): Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings (8:00 p.m. ET on ABC)
Week 15 (December 16): Atlanta Falcons @ Las Vegas Raiders (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 16 (December 23): New Orleans Saints @ Green Bay Packers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Week 17 (December 30): Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)