The weekend comes to an end and the Monday blues take over! Fans have had an amazing Sunday having watched their favorite team(s) in action and have a whole lot to discuss with their colleagues about the games. But wait, the week is not over yet because you need to quickly gear up for Monday Night Football (MNF)!
For die-hard NFL fanatics, the league has ensured that there is at least some action throughout the week with its Monday Night and Thursday Night Prime Time football matches. These games take place throughout the 18-week NFL regular season. MNF has been a huge success for the NFL and for its broadcasting partners as ratings have always been high.
Over the years, the league has also introduced a couple of spin-offs for MNF which includes Monday Night Countdown since 1993 as well as the more recent ManningCast since 2020. ManningCast is an alternate option for viewers who can watch the game as the Manning brothers, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, comment on the plays and the game in general.
So without further ado, let’s have a look at the details of the 2023 Monday Night Football Schedule.
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What channel are the Monday Night Football games on tonight?
The primary Monday nightfootball tonight TV Channel rights are with ESPN, which has been broadcasting these games since 2006. Previously, MNF games were broadcast by ESPN’s sister company, ABC. As both channels are owned by The Walt Disney Company, some games are simulcast on ABC even though most of the games remain solely with ESPN.
The Monday night football 2022 2023 commentator team is the former legend of the game Troy Aikman, accompanied by Joe Buck. Sideline reporting duty is handled by Lisa Salters. The number 2 MNF booth team consists of Chris Fowler with Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky as color commentators. Sideline reporting is carried out by Laura Rutledge.
Monday Night Football Kickoff Time
Typically, the Monday Night Football Kickoff time for most of the games is 8:15 p.m. ET (Eastern Time). There are a couple of games whose time will be different, but for the most part, 8:15 p.m. ET will be the time to follow.
Fans who want to get even more action can tune in to the pregame show called Monday Night Countdown which begins at 6:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time).
The Monday night football tonight 2023 pregame crew consists of the team of Adam Schefter, Robert Griffin III, Marcus Spears, Larry Fitzgerald, Ryan Clark, and Alex Smith. Hosting duties are given to Scott Van Pelt.
What's the Monday Night Football schedule for 2023?
The Monday night football schedule 2023 is as follows:
| Week | Date | Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Week 1 | Sept. 11 | Buffalo Bills at New York Jets | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| Week 2 | Sept. 18 | New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 2 | Sept. 18 | Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ |
| Week 3 | Sept. 25 | Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ |
| Week 3 | Sept. 25 | Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 4 | Oct. 01 | Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars | 9:30 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Week 4 | Oct. 02 | Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 5 | Oct. 09 | Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 6 | Oct. 16 | Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 7 | Oct. 23 | San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 8 | Oct. 30 | Las Vegas Raiders at Detroit Lions | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 9 | Nov. 06 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 10 | Nov. 13 | Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 11 | Nov. 20 | Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| Week 12 | Nov. 27 | Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 13 | Dec. 04 | Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 14 | Dec. 11 | Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ |
| Week 14 | Dec. 11 | Green Bay Packers at New York Giants | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Week 15 | Dec. 18 | Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Week 16 | Dec. 25 | Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ |
| Week 17 | Dec. 30 | Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ |
How many Monday Night Football games are there in 2023?
There are a total of 21 Monday Night Football games in the 2023-24 NFL season. Through 18 weeks of regular season football, three times we will be having two games on MNF. Those three dates are September 18, 2023, September 25, 2018, and December 11, 2023.
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FAQs
Q. Which channel broadcasts Monday Night Football?
A. Monday Night Football is primarily broadcast by ESPN, with some games being simulcast by ABC. Few games can also be watched on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
A. Monday Night Football is primarily broadcast by ESPN, with some games being simulcast by ABC. Few games can also be watched on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Q. What time does Monday Night Football start?
A. Typically, most of the MNF games will start at 8:15 p.m. ET (Eastern Time).
A. Typically, most of the MNF games will start at 8:15 p.m. ET (Eastern Time).
Q. What time does Monday Night Countdown start?
A. Monday Night Countdown usually starts at 6:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time).
A. Monday Night Countdown usually starts at 6:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time).
Q. How long does a Monday Night Football game last?
A. The typical duration of a Monday Night Football is between 3-4 hours.
A. The typical duration of a Monday Night Football is between 3-4 hours.
Q. Why does Monday Night Football have 2 games sometimes?
A. The doubleheader of MNF is due to the NFL’s media rights agreement with ESPN and ABC.
A. The doubleheader of MNF is due to the NFL’s media rights agreement with ESPN and ABC.
