How To Watch NFL Games on ESPN+

Q: 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.

Don’t have live TV? ESPN+ has you covered for 13 games during the 2024 NFL season.

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$11.99/mo.

Stream all NFL games aired on ABC

Stream 5+ ManningCasts

Provides coverage for many other major and niche sports

Can't stream every MNF game with ESPN+

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By Chantel Buchi

Edited By Taylor Kujawa

Sep 23, 2024 7:15 PM ET | Share

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.

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2024 NFL schedule on ESPN+

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 you watch football on ESPN+?

Yes, ESPN+ has many college football games from various conferences, like the Big 12 Conference, the Ivy League, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The streaming service also has some live NFL games, including one International Series game and select Monday Night Football simulcasts.

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.