You can watch Monday Night Football without cable through several streaming options and an over-the-air antenna:
- Streaming Services with ESPN and ABC : Monday Night Football airs on ESPN and some games simulcast on ABC. Streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Sling TV (Orange + Blue), and DirecTV Stream offer access to these channels. Hulu + Live TV is a popular choice as it includes both ESPN and ABC in its lineup
- ESPN App and ESPN+ : If you have a subscription to a service that includes ESPN, you can watch Monday Night Football through the ESPN app on various devices (smartphones, tablets, streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast). ESPN+ also streams some Monday Night Football games and exclusive content, though a subscription is required
- Over-the-Air Antenna for ABC : Many Monday Night Football games air on ABC, which you can watch for free with a digital antenna if you live in an area with good reception. This requires a one-time purchase of an HD antenna and a TV. You can check your local ABC affiliate’s reception with tools like the FCC Reception Map
- Devices : You can stream Monday Night Football on smart TVs or streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast) by using the appropriate streaming service apps
- Cost Considerations : Streaming services range from about $40 to $80 per month depending on the package. NFL+ offers a cheaper alternative at $6.99/month but mainly streams on mobile devices and includes NFL RedZone and some live games
In summary, to watch Monday Night Football without cable, you can subscribe to a live TV streaming service that includes ESPN and ABC, use the ESPN app if you have access, or watch ABC games for free with an over-the-air antenna. This gives you flexibility to watch on various devices without a traditional cable subscription.
