Short answer: You can watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV by using alternative streaming services that carry ESPN and ABC (where MNF is aired), or by using an over-the-air antenna for local ABC broadcasts, or by leveraging ESPN’s direct-to-consumer options. Availability can vary due to contract changes, so choose a current service that carries ESPN and ABC in your region. Details and options
- Live TV streaming services that carry ESPN and ABC
- FuboTV: Typically includes ESPN family networks and ABC; offers a free trial for new users.
* Hulu + Live TV: Carries ESPN and ABC, and supports MNF through those channels.
* DIRECTV STREAM: Carries ESPN and ABC in many markets and often offers trial periods.
* Sling TV: Offers ESPN via its packages; check if ABC is included in your market via local channels or add-ons.
- ESPN direct options
- ESPN Unlimited: ESPN’s direct-to-consumer option can provide access to ESPN channels necessary to stream MNF.
* ESPN app/website: If you have a supporting subscription (cable login or ESPN+ add-ons), you may stream MNF on ESPN platforms.
- Antenna for local broadcasts
- If MNF is airing on ABC in your area, an over-the-air antenna can let you watch locally without a streaming service, depending on your location and station availability.
- Caveats
- Disney’s programming has faced carriage disputes with some traditional and streaming providers; confirm current availability of ESPN and ABC in your region and with your chosen service before subscribing.
* If you were using YouTube TV specifically for MNF, note that ESPN/ABC may no longer be available on that platform in certain periods; alternatives listed above are commonly used workarounds.
Which option might suit you
- If you want a seamless MNF experience with multiple sports and over time you watch more than one channel, consider FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV to cover ESPN and ABC in one package.
- If you’re looking for a lower-cost, flexible option for a single game, Sling TV’s Day Pass or a short-term subscription could be cost-effective, provided ESPN is accessible in your area.
- If you already have cable login credentials for ESPN/ABC, you can stream MNF via the ESPN app/website using those credentials.
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