Yes, you can watch Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus, but only some games
Paramount Plus carries some Monday Night Football games each season, but not all of them. The NFL splits Monday night broadcasts between ESPN (which airs most games) and Paramount Plus. In the 2024 season, Paramount Plus shows one game per week on Monday nights, while ESPN carries the other. You need an active Paramount Plus subscription to watch — the games are not available on the free tier.
The specific games that air on Paramount Plus change week to week and are announced by the NFL before the season starts. You cannot predict which Monday night matchup will be on Paramount Plus just by looking at the schedule; you have to check the broadcast information for each week. The games that do air on Paramount Plus are also typically available to watch on-demand after they broadcast live.
Key Takeaways
- Paramount Plus carries one Monday Night Football game per week during the NFL season, while ESPN carries the other.
- You must have a paid Paramount Plus subscription to watch; the games do not appear on the free ad-supported tier.
- The NFL announces which games air on Paramount Plus before each season, and you can check the broadcast details for each week on NFL.com or the Paramount Plus app.
- Games broadcast on Paramount Plus are usually available to watch on-demand after the live broadcast ends.
How to find which Monday night game is on Paramount Plus
The easiest way to check is to open the Paramount Plus app or website and look at the Sports section during football season. Paramount Plus displays upcoming NFL games prominently, and you can see which Monday night game is scheduled there. You can also visit NFL.com and look at the weekly schedule — each game listing shows which network will broadcast it.
You can also set reminders in the Paramount Plus app for games you want to watch. When you find a Monday Night Football game listed on Paramount Plus, you can add it to your watchlist, and the app will notify you before the game starts. This is useful if you want to make sure you do not miss a game that matters to your team.
What subscription tier you need
You need a paid Paramount Plus subscription to watch Monday Night Football. The free ad-supported tier does not include live sports. Paramount Plus offers two paid tiers: the Standard plan (with ads) and the Premium plan (ad-free). Both paid tiers include access to live NFL games on Monday nights.
The difference between the two paid tiers is the number of ads you see and the video quality. The Standard plan shows ads during the broadcast and streams at up to 1080p resolution. The Premium plan has no ads and streams at up to 4K resolution on compatible devices. Both let you watch the same games; the choice depends on whether you want to pay more to avoid ads and get higher quality.
When Monday Night Football games air on Paramount Plus
Monday Night Football games on Paramount Plus start at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time during the regular season. This is the standard start time for most Monday night games. The game typically runs for about three hours, though this varies depending on how many timeouts, injuries, and reviews happen during the broadcast.
The NFL regular season runs from September through early January, so Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus is available during those months. The exact weeks when games air depend on the NFL schedule, which is released before each season. Playoff games and the Super Bowl are not part of the Monday Night Football package and air on different networks.
How to watch on different devices
You can watch Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus on phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices. The Paramount Plus app is available on iOS and Android phones, Amazon Fire tablets, Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles. You can also watch through a web browser on any computer by going to paramountplus.com and signing in.
The video quality and features vary slightly by device. On phones and tablets, you get standard definition or HD depending on your connection and subscription tier. On larger screens like TVs and computers, you can get higher quality if you have the Premium subscription. All devices let you pause, rewind, and resume where you left off, though live games cannot be rewound until after they finish broadcasting.
What happens if the game is blacked out in your area
Local blackout rules for Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus are rare but can happen. A blackout means the game is not available to watch in your specific location because another network has exclusive local broadcast rights. This is more common with local team games than with nationally broadcast Monday Night Football, but it can occur.
If you encounter a blackout message when you try to watch, it means the game is not available in your region on Paramount Plus. In that case, you would need to check if another network in your area is broadcasting the game instead. You can look up the broadcast details on NFL.com to see which network has the rights in your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus with a free account?
No. The free tier of Paramount Plus does not include live sports. You need either the Standard (with ads) or Premium (ad-free) paid subscription to watch Monday Night Football games.
Do all Monday night games air on Paramount Plus?
No. ESPN broadcasts most Monday Night Football games, while Paramount Plus carries one game per week. The NFL splits the Monday night package between the two networks, so you may need both services to watch every Monday game.
Can I watch Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus if I live outside the United States?
Paramount Plus availability and sports broadcasting rights vary by country. If you are outside the US, check whether Paramount Plus is available in your region and whether it includes NFL games. International viewers may need to use a different service to watch Monday Night Football.
What if I miss the live broadcast — can I watch it later?
Yes. Games that air on Paramount Plus are usually available to watch on-demand after the live broadcast ends. You can find the game in the Sports section of the app or search for it by team name. On-demand games stay available for several weeks.
Do I need a cable TV subscription to watch on Paramount Plus?
No. You only need a Paramount Plus subscription. You do not need cable TV or any other service. The Paramount Plus app works independently on any compatible device.