Current status: where Monday Night Football streams in 2025
As of 2025, Monday Night Football is not on Paramount+. In the current rights landscape, ESPN holds the exclusive U.S. broadcast and streaming rights to Monday Night Football. ESPN is available via cable/satellite or through authenticated streaming apps and channels, with Paramount+ itself not carrying the package at this time. Below we break down what this means for viewers and how to watch MNF on platforms that do have rights.
How Monday Night Football rights are structured
Exclusive rights holder and window
Monday Night Football is part of ESPN’s long-term agreement with the NFL. This exclusive package covers simulcasts on ABC and ESPN, along with streaming on ESPN+ (which is bundled into many ESPN plans). The current deal runs through the 2033 season, with ESPN paying roughly US$10 billion annually for NFL content. Paramount+ does not hold any portion of the MNF rights, so new episodes do not appear on that service.
Where to watch MNF in 2025
- On TV: ABC and ESPN (cable/satellite).
- Streaming with TV credentials: ESPN app and ESPN+ via supported providers (e.g., YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV).
- No MNF on Paramount+: The service does not carry Monday Night Football as of 2025.
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier | ESPN (cable and authenticated streaming) | NFL + ESPN rights announcements |
| Streaming home | ESPN app and ESPN+ (with TV login) | Network disclosures and terms |
| Platform not carrying MNF | Paramount+ does not include Monday Night Football | Service feature pages and rights summaries |
| Package cost range | Varies by provider; ESPN+ typically US$9.99/month or US$99.99/year, often bundled | ESPN and provider price lists |
| Rights duration | Through 2033 season | Publicly reported contract terms |
What Paramount+ includes (and doesn’t include)
Paramount+ offers a range of live sports and originals, but Monday Night Football is not part of its lineup. The service focuses on NFL+ content (television coverage of Sunday games), select CBS Sports events, and original studio programming. Because MNF is an ESPN/ABC property, it remains off Paramount+. If you’re considering a streaming service for Monday night games, you’ll need an ESPN-enabled plan with authentication rather than a Paramount+ subscription alone.
Pricing and access considerations
To watch Monday Night Football in 2025, you generally need one of several options: a traditional cable or satellite TV package that includes ESPN, or a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN and provides authenticated ESPN+ access. Costs vary by provider, but typical live TV tiers run US$65–US$110 per month, with an additional ESPN+/add-on that may be US$9.99/month if not bundled. Compare plans carefully, as local availability and price depend on region and promotional terms.
How to confirm before you subscribe
Because channel lineups and sports rights can differ by region and change over time, confirm Monday Night Football carriage with your provider before committing. The most reliable method is to visit the provider’s official support site or chat and ask specifically about ESPN and ESPN+ in your area. You can also check the NFL and ESPN official websites for the latest rights overview to see which platforms list MNF in their schedules.
Bottom line for viewers
Monday Night Football is not on Paramount+. To watch MNF, you need an ESPN-enabled authenticated streaming subscription or traditional pay TV that includes ESPN and ESPN+. The rights agreement currently extends through 2033, so this arrangement is unlikely to change soon. If you are deciding among services, factor in the cost of an authenticated plan with ESPN access, not just the base Paramount+ offering, if you want to follow Monday night games.
