‘Monday Night Football’ Schedule: Who’s Playing ‘MNF’ Tonight? Where To Watch, Free Streaming Info

The next installment of Monday Night Football takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, as the Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills.

It’s a battle between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations as Josh Allen and the Bills travel across the country to battle Matt Stafford and the Rams. Buffalo (3-1) suffered their first loss of their 2026 campaign last week, losing a 29-26 contest to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Keon Coleman had six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown, while Khalil Shakir added 82 yards on seven catches.

Week 4 was a memorable one for the Rams, who improved to 2-2 on the season after rallying from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to escape Philadelphia with a 24-20 win. Kyren Williams rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns (and added 67 receiving yards), while Puka Nacua turned nine receptions into 125 yards.

Which team will exit MNF with a win? From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch Monday Night Football live online for free.

Who’s Playing On Monday Night Football This Week?

Week 5’s MNF matchup features the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Buffalo Bills. All the action begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL+.

Will Monday Night Football Be on ABC (October 12)?

Yes! Monday Night Football is back on ABC this week.

Was Last Week’s MNF Game on ABC?

Nope. ABC is set to simulcast ten Monday Night Football games during the 2026 regular season, with the other seven games airing only on ESPN.

MNF games from weeks 5-7 will all air on ABC, but Week 8’s Bears/Seahawks matchup on November 2 will only be on ESPN.

Where To Watch Tonight’s Monday Night Football Game Live For Free Without Cable:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream Monday Night Football live on ESPN or the ESPN app/website.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.

You can also watch Monday Night Football live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

Is The ManningCast On Tonight?

Yes! Peyton and Eli are back on ESPN2 and the ESPN App for Week 5! The ManningCast telecast will air 11 times throughout the regular season, culminating with a special Super Bowl presentation.

Monday Night Football 2026 Schedule:

Monday Night Football will air on ESPN throughout the 26-27 regular season. You’ll also be able to stream live MNF games from your phone or tablet with a subscription to NFL+.

• Week 5 (October 12): Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 6 (October 19): Washington Commanders @ San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 7 (October 26): Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 8 (November 2): Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 9 (November 9): Buffalo Bills @ Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 10 (November 16): Los Angeles Chargers @ Baltimore Ravens (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 11 (November 23): Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Commanders (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 12 (November 30): Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 13 (December 7): Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 14 (December 14): Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 15 (December 21): New England Patriots @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 16 (December 28): New York Giants @ Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 17 (January 4): Houston Texans @ Green Bay Packers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)