How to Watch Monday Night Football for the 2024 NFL Season

For the 2024-25 NFL season, ESPN is set to deliver an unprecedented lineup of 25 high-octane games, including a dynamic package of 21 Monday Night Football encounters, a special Week 18 Doubleheader on Saturday, and a thrilling Super Wild Card and Divisional playoff game on Monday night. This season also welcomes back enhanced viewing features, including exclusive ABC broadcasts, simulcasts, an ESPN+ exclusive event, the introduction of multiple Monday Night Football games in a single evening, flexible scheduling, and much more, elevating the viewing experience to new heights.

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The upcoming Monday Night Football roster is nothing short of spectacular, featuring top-tier teams such as the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers, and the formidable conference finalists, the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions, in multiple appearances. Notably, the Dallas Cowboys are slated to host two Monday Night Football games, with the Buffalo Bills also making two appearances, showcasing their talent on the road against the New York Jets.

Kicking off and closing the season, the San Francisco 49ers will anchor the Monday Night Football schedule in Week 1 by welcoming the New York Jets and their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and wrapping up with a highly anticipated NFC Championship rematch against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. The entire Monday Night Football lineup is studded with matchups between the league’s elite teams, featuring its most celebrated players and weaving in intriguing storylines all season long. Among the highlights are:

• A Texas-Sized Clash: The Dallas Cowboys face off against the Houston Texans in Week 11, followed by a battle with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.
• Frequent MVP Sightings: Notable appearances by MVP quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of the Ravens (Week 7, 12), Aaron Rodgers of the Jets (Week 1, 6), and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs (Week 5, 9) are scheduled.
• Thanksgiving Week Harbaugh Bowl: The festive season kicks off with a Monday night showdown between Jim and John Harbaugh in Week 12, marking their first head-to-head coaching clash since Super Bowl XLVII.
• Debut of NFL’s Rising Stars: Top picks from the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams of the Bears and Jayden Daniels of the Commanders (Week 3), are poised for their Monday Night Football debut, with Williams potentially facing off against the Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy (Week 15). Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to make his debut against Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers (Week 7).

The Week 18 Doubleheader Saturday promises two pivotal games with playoff ramifications on January 4, airing on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+, with matchups announced post-Week 17.

The iconic commentary trio of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Lisa Salters returns to Monday Night Football for their third season together, with Buck and Aikman extending their partnership to a record 23rd season, making them the longest-serving broadcast duo in NFL history. Salters, entering her 13th season, remains the most tenured sideline reporter in the history of Monday Night Football.

The much-anticipated return of Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli for a fourth season adds an 11th game to their schedule, starting from Week 1, with the full lineup to be disclosed before the season commences. Their return is part of a renewed contract extension with ESPN and Omaha Productions, extending the Manning brothers’ tenure through the current rights agreement.

In addition to English broadcasts, Spanish-language telecasts are available for every game via ESPN Deportes, ensuring a wide-reaching and inclusive viewing experience.

Get more on the NFL’s talks to expand to an 18-game season in the future, below.

The enhanced NFL on ESPN schedule is a testament to the groundbreaking agreement between The Walt Disney Company/ESPN and the NFL, established in March 2021. As a result, ESPN and ABC are set to broadcast the Super Bowl in the years following the 2026 and 2030 seasons, further solidifying their position as leading sports broadcasters.

The season officially commences with the Hall of Fame game on August 1, featuring the Chicago Bears against the Houston Texans, broadcasted across ESPN and ABC, with a Spanish-language version on ESPN Deportes, marking the start of the NFL’s 105th season from the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

With an extensive and varied schedule, the 2024-25 ESPN NFL lineup promises an exhilarating season filled with groundbreaking broadcasts, unforgettable matchups, and innovative viewing experiences that will captivate football fans nationwide.

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