Peacock does not stream Monday Night Football
Peacock does not carry Monday Night Football. The games air on ESPN, which streams them through the ESPN app and ESPN+, not through Peacock. If you have a cable or satellite subscription that includes ESPN, you can watch on the ESPN app by signing in with your provider credentials. If you subscribe to ESPN+ (a separate paid service from Disney), you can stream the games there instead.
This matters because Peacock does carry some live sports — primarily NFL games on Sunday and Thursday nights, plus select playoff games — so it is straightforward to assume Monday Night Football is included. It is not. The rights to Monday Night Football belong to ESPN and Disney, not to NBCUniversal (which owns Peacock).
Key Takeaways
- Monday Night Football streams on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, not on Peacock.
- Peacock does stream some NFL games: Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football, plus certain playoff matchups.
- To watch Monday Night Football, you need either an ESPN+ subscription or a cable/satellite login that includes ESPN.
- The broadcasting rights for Monday Night Football are held by ESPN and Disney, separate from Peacock's sports offerings.
What NFL games Peacock actually streams
Peacock carries Sunday Night Football throughout the regular season and playoffs. These games are included with a Peacock Premium subscription (the paid tier, not the free version). You do not need a separate cable login or ESPN+ subscription to watch them on Peacock.
Peacock also streams Thursday Night Football during the regular season. Like Sunday Night Football, these games come with a Premium subscription. Additionally, Peacock carries select playoff games, including some Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference Championship matchups, depending on the year and broadcasting schedule.
The key difference: Sunday and Thursday games on Peacock are part of NBCUniversal's broadcasting rights. Monday Night Football belongs to a different rights holder (ESPN/Disney), so it does not appear on Peacock at all.
How to watch Monday Night Football instead
The main way to stream Monday Night Football is through ESPN+, Disney's sports streaming service. This is a separate subscription from Peacock and costs around $11 per month (though pricing varies and Disney sometimes bundles it with other services). With ESPN+, you can stream all Monday Night Football games live.
If you already have a cable or satellite TV subscription that includes ESPN as a channel, you can also stream Monday Night Football through the ESPN app. Open the app, sign in with your cable provider credentials, and the games will be available to stream live. This option costs nothing extra if you already pay for ESPN through your TV provider.
A third option is to watch on ESPN.com directly, using the same cable provider login. The experience is similar to the app — you sign in and stream the game in your browser.
Why different streaming services carry different games
The NFL sells broadcasting rights separately for each time slot and day of the week. ESPN holds the rights to Monday Night Football and negotiates directly with Peacock's parent company (NBCUniversal) about what can be shared. Currently, that agreement does not include Monday Night Football on Peacock.
NBCUniversal owns the rights to Sunday and Thursday night games, which is why those appear on Peacock but Monday games do not. If you want to watch all NFL games across multiple days, you may need subscriptions to more than one service — Peacock for Sunday and Thursday, ESPN+ for Monday, and possibly others depending on which teams you follow.
This arrangement is common in sports streaming. The same game might be available on one service in one region and a different service in another, or on cable in some markets and streaming-only in others. The NFL's broadcasting deals are complex and change year to year.
Checking your Peacock subscription level
Peacock offers a free tier and a Premium tier. NFL games (Sunday and Thursday Night Football) are only available to Premium subscribers. If you have a free Peacock account, you will not see these games at all, even though they are on the platform.
To check which tier you have, open Peacock, go to your account settings, and look for your subscription status. If you see "Premium" or a monthly charge, you have access to the games. If it says "Free," you will need to upgrade to Premium to watch any Peacock NFL content.
When Monday Night Football games air
Monday Night Football typically runs from September through early January during the NFL regular season. Games usually start at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time, though occasionally a game may air at a different time. The exact schedule is released by the NFL in the spring before each season.
To find the current Monday Night Football schedule, visit ESPN.com or the official NFL.com website. Both sites list every game, the teams playing, and the broadcast details. You can also check the ESPN app or ESPN+ directly — they show the upcoming games and let you set reminders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Monday Night Football on Peacock if I have cable?
No. Even if you have a cable login, Monday Night Football does not stream on Peacock. You would need to watch on ESPN through your cable provider's app or website, or subscribe to ESPN+ to stream it separately.
Is ESPN+ included with Peacock Premium?
No. Peacock Premium and ESPN+ are separate subscriptions from different companies. You would need to pay for both if you want access to all their sports content. Disney sometimes bundles ESPN+ with other services like Disney+ or Hulu, but not with Peacock.
Do I need a cable subscription to watch Monday Night Football?
No. You can subscribe to ESPN+ directly without cable and stream all Monday Night Football games. ESPN+ is available as a standalone service, though you can also use a cable login if you already have ESPN through your TV provider.
Will Peacock ever stream Monday Night Football?
Broadcasting rights can change when contracts are renegotiated, but currently there is no indication that Peacock will carry Monday Night Football. ESPN holds the rights and has not shared them with Peacock. Any change would depend on future negotiations between the NFL, ESPN, and NBCUniversal.