Short answer: Yes, you can watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV, but not on YouTube TV itself right now due to a Disney-YouTube contract dispute. You have several alternative options to stream the game on ABC or ESPN. Details and options
- ABC or ESPN direct streams
- If you have a cable login, you can usually stream MNF live on the ABC or ESPN apps/website using your provider credentials. This covers the Monday night game when it’s broadcast on those channels.
- NFL+ or ESPN Direct-to-Consumer
- NFL+ may carry MNF for some regions or packages, and ESPN’s own direct-to-consumer options offer access to ESPN channels and programming. Check which MNF options are included in your region and plan.
- Streaming services with Disney networks (ESPN/ABC)
- FuboTV, Sling TV, and ESPN+ can provide access to ESPN and ABC content, depending on package and regional availability. These services are often suggested as alternatives when MNF is not available on YouTube TV due to the dispute.
- One-day or short-term subscriptions
- If a service offers a one-day or short-term pass for ESPN/ABC content, this can be a way to watch MNF without a full subscription. Availability varies by provider.
- Anticipated resolution
- The dispute between Disney (owner of ESPN/ABC) and YouTube TV has led to a blackout on YouTube TV for Disney networks as of recent games. A resolution could restore access, but current guidance suggests using alternative streams for Week’s MNF.
What to do next
- Check if your cable or satellite login works with ABC/ESPN streaming apps (ABC app, ESPN app/website) for MNF.
- Consider a short trial or a streaming service that carries ESPN/ABC (e.g., FuboTV or Sling TV) for the MNF game.
- If you’re flexible, you can also watch through NFL+ if the game is offered there in your region.
If you’d like, share your country/region and what streaming services you already have, and the desired device, and a tailored streaming plan can be suggested.
