YouTube TV carries Monday Night Football through ESPN
YouTube TV includes ESPN as part of its base package, which means you can watch Monday Night Football games live without paying extra. ESPN holds the broadcast rights to Monday Night Football, and YouTube TV's standard subscription gives you access to that channel along with over 70 others.
Games air on ESPN most Monday nights during the NFL season, typically starting at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time. You do not need a separate cable login or additional sports package — if you have an active YouTube TV subscription, you can tune in to ESPN and watch the game as it airs.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube TV's base subscription includes ESPN, where Monday Night Football broadcasts, with no extra sports tier required.
- You can watch on any device where YouTube TV is available: phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV.
- YouTube TV allows simultaneous streams on up to three devices at once, so household members can watch different channels at the same time.
- Games are available to watch live or recorded automatically if you enable the ESPN channel in your library.
What devices work with YouTube TV for Monday Night Football
YouTube TV works on phones and tablets running iOS or Android, computers using Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox, and smart TVs including Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Google TV models. You can also watch on streaming devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
If you start watching on one device, you can pick up where you left off on another. For example, you can begin a game on your phone during your commute and continue on your TV at home. YouTube TV remembers your place in the broadcast.
How to find and watch Monday Night Football games
Open YouTube TV and look for the ESPN channel in your guide. During Monday Night Football season, the upcoming game will appear in the guide with the kickoff time and teams listed. Click on the game to open it and select "Watch" to start the live broadcast.
If you want to make sure you do not miss a game, add ESPN to your library. This automatically records all Monday Night Football broadcasts to your personal library, where you can watch them on demand at any time. Games typically stay in your library for up to nine months.
You can also search for "Monday Night Football" directly in YouTube TV's search bar, and the app will show you upcoming games and any recent broadcasts available in your library.
Simultaneous viewing and household access
YouTube TV allows up to three simultaneous streams on different devices with a single subscription. This means one person can watch Monday Night Football on the TV while another household member watches a different channel on a tablet or phone at the same time.
If you have family members in different locations, only the primary account holder and those on the same home network can watch at the same time. YouTube TV uses your home network to verify who lives in your household, so traveling outside your home network may limit access to certain channels.
Pausing, rewinding, and recording options
When you watch Monday Night Football live on YouTube TV, you can pause and rewind up to 72 hours into the past. This means if you miss the opening kickoff or want to rewatch a play, you can go back without waiting for the game to finish.
If you cannot watch the game when it airs, the automatic recording feature captures it to your library. You can then watch the full game whenever you want, though YouTube TV does not allow you to skip commercials on recorded broadcasts — you will see the same ads that aired during the live game.
YouTube TV subscription cost and what else is included
YouTube TV's base package costs a set monthly rate and includes ESPN along with ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and over 70 other channels. The price varies by location and changes periodically, so check YouTube TV's website for your current rate.
Beyond sports, the subscription includes local news, entertainment, and cable channels. You also get unlimited cloud storage for recordings, so you can save as many Monday Night Football games as you want without running out of space.
What to do if you cannot find a game in the guide
Occasionally, Monday Night Football games move to different networks or streaming services depending on scheduling and broadcast agreements. If you do not see a game listed on ESPN in the YouTube TV guide, check whether it is being broadcast on ABC or another channel that week.
You can also visit ESPN's website or the NFL's official schedule to confirm which network is broadcasting that particular Monday night game. This will tell you whether YouTube TV carries it or whether you need to watch through a different service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need YouTube TV Premium or a sports add-on to watch Monday Night Football?
No. Monday Night Football on ESPN is included in YouTube TV's base subscription at no extra cost. You do not need to purchase any premium tier or sports package.
Can I watch Monday Night Football on YouTube TV if I am traveling outside my home?
YouTube TV uses your home network to verify your location. If you are traveling, you may not be able to watch certain channels, including ESPN, depending on YouTube TV's current policies. Check your account settings or contact YouTube TV support to understand travel restrictions.
What happens if I miss the game when it airs live?
YouTube TV automatically records Monday Night Football games to your library if you have ESPN added. You can watch the full game on demand at any time within nine months. You will see the same commercials that aired during the live broadcast.
Can multiple people in my household watch Monday Night Football at the same time?
Yes. YouTube TV allows up to three simultaneous streams, so one person can watch the Monday Night Football game while others watch different channels on separate devices, as long as everyone is on the same home network.
What if the Monday Night Football game is on a different channel one week?
Check the NFL schedule or ESPN's website to see which network is broadcasting that week. Most Monday Night Football games air on ESPN, but some may be on ABC or other channels. YouTube TV carries all major broadcast and cable networks, so you should be able to find it.