How To Watch NFL Games on ESPN+
Don’t have live TV? ESPN+ has you covered for 13 games during the 2024 NFL season.
So, which NFL games are available to stream on ESPN+ this 2024 season? The quick answer is every Monday Night Football game aired only on ABC (not ESPN), a handful of ManningCast alt broadcasts, and two ABC Saturday games in Week 18.
We have a schedule below that lays out which weeks you can catch MNF or the Manning brothers and Bill Belichick on ESPN+ for those who don’t have live TV. Cord cutter or not, you’ll still need ESPN+ for the Week 7 matchup between the LA Chargers and Arizona Cardinals.
ESPN+ NFL schedule 2024
| Week | Game | Date | Time (ET) | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers (ManningCast) |
Monday, Sept. 9 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ESPN2 |
| Week 3 | Washinton Commanders at Cincinnati Bengals | Monday, Sept. 23 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Week 4 | Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions | Monday, Sept. 30 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Week 7 |
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (ManningCast) |
Monday, Oct. 21 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ESPN2 |
| Week 7 | Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals | Monday, Oct. 21 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+ only game |
| Week 8 |
New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers (ManningCast and regular MNF) |
Monday, Oct. 28 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC, ESPN2 |
| Week 9 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chiefs (ManningCast) |
Monday, Nov. 14 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ESPN2 |
| Week 14 |
Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys (ManningCast and regular MNF) |
Monday, Dec. 9 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC, ESPN2 |
| Week 15 | Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | Monday, Dec. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Week 17 | Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers | Monday, Dec. 30 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Week 18 | TBD | Saturday, Jan. 4 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Week 18 | TBD | Saturday, Jan. 4 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN+, ABC |
| Wild Card Weekend |
TBD (ManningCast) |
TBD | TBD | ESPN+, ESPN2 |
Data effective as of post date.
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NFL Games on ESPN+ FAQ
Does ESPN+ have live NFL games?
ESPN+ streams live NFL games aired only on ABC (nine games) and a few ManningCast shows featuring Bill Belichick and surprise guests (five regular-season games and one Wild Card game).
Can I watch NFL games for free on ESPN+?
Unfortunately, ESPN+ doesn’t offer a free trial, so you can’t watch NFL games for free. Luckily, ESPN+ won’t blitz your wallet. At just $11 a month, you can easily test the waters without feeling like you’re getting sacked financially.
Where can I watch NFL Primetime?
Since 2019, NFL Primetime has been an ESPN+ exclusive program. ESPN+ subscribers can stream the show live on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. ET, and updated episodes are available every Monday and Tuesday to highlight the previous night’s games.
