Short answer: Monday Night Football isn’t streaming on YouTube TV right now because Disney (ABC/ESPN) and YouTube TV are in a carriage dispute, causing a blackout on Disney-owned channels for many subscribers. You can still watch by using alternative methods (antenna for ABC, switching to ESPN/ABC on another service, or streaming via a different platform that carries the game). Details and options
- What’s happening: A contractual standoff between Disney and YouTube TV has led to Disney-owned networks (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, etc.) being unavailable on YouTube TV as of recent days. This affects the MNF broadcast for affected subscribers [source: ongoing reporting on the dispute].
- Which game is affected: The current MNF matchup (Cardinals vs Cowboys) is being streamed on ESPN and ABC, but only through platforms that have access to those channels, not via YouTube TV for subscribers tied to the blackout window.
- How to watch alternative:
- Use an antenna to capture ABC in markets where it’s available, especially for in-market MNF games that are simulcast on ABC.
* Switch to another streaming service that carries ESPN/ABC for the MNF broadcast (if you have or can obtain access to one of those services).
* Check for any temporary one-day passes or stand-alone streaming options, though availability varies by provider and location (some outlets have reported limited one-day access or alternative rental/streaming routes).
What you can do now
- If you rely on YouTube TV, confirm whether the blackout has been resolved in your area or if alternative Disney-owned networks are accessible via another service you use.
- Consider a temporary antenna setup for ABC if you want a free option to catch MNF in markets where ABC carries the game.
- Look for a different streaming service that offers ESPN and ABC, or a digital purchase option for the MNF game, depending on your location and budget.
If you’d like, share your location and which devices you’re using, and I can map out concrete, step-by-step paths to watch the MNF game tonight (including which services carry the game in your area and any available trial or one-day options).
