NFL Games on ABC 2026: Tonight’s Game, Schedule & Playoffs
NFL games on ABC in 2026 are the Monday Night Football simulcasts with ESPN, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader on January 9, 2027, a Wild Card game, a Divisional game and, for the first time since 2006, the Super Bowl.
It is Week 9, with 10 regular season weeks left, and the next NFL game on ABC is Bills at Vikings, Monday, November 9 at 8:15 PM ET. Here is what is on ABC tonight, the full ABC schedule with scores, the playoff games and how to watch free or by streaming.
For every game this week across all networks, and every streaming service with prices, see our where to watch NFL games guide.
Every ABC game is produced by ESPN and shown nationwide, so there are no regional splits and no local blackouts. You can watch with a digital antenna, a cable or satellite package, a live TV streaming service or the ESPN app.
Here is every 2026 NFL game on ABC, the kickoff times in ET, and the cheapest legal ways to watch live.
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What NFL Games are on ABC Today?
This week’s games on ABC with kickoff times in ET. The list updates on its own after every game, so it always shows the current week.
Is the NFL Game on ABC Tonight?
The next NFL game on ABC is Bills at Vikings, Monday, November 9 at 8:15 PM ET. ABC does not carry every Monday night: ESPN produces all 17 Monday Night Football games, and ABC simulcasts 10 of them (7 in the first 9 weeks), so the other 7 Mondays are on ESPN only.
The list above shows every ABC game this week, and the full-season list below marks each Monday that is on ABC. There are no ABC-exclusive NFL games in 2026; every ABC game is also on ESPN.
2026 Monday Night Football Schedule on ABC and ESPN
Week 18 is a Saturday tripleheader on January 9, 2027. The NFL has published the windows but not the matchups: 1:00 p.m. ET on Netflix, then 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. Teams are slotted after Week 17 ends.
Week 1Sep 9 – Sep 14, 2026
1 games on ABC · all finalMonday, September 14
Week 2Sep 17 – Sep 21, 2026
1 games on ABC · all finalMonday, September 21
Week 3Sep 24 – Sep 28, 2026
1 games on ABC · all finalMonday, September 28
Week 6Oct 15 – Oct 19, 2026
1 games on ABC · all finalMonday, October 19
- Final
Commanders2-4-117
49ers6-123ESPN, ABC
Week 7Oct 22 – Oct 26, 2026
1 games on ABC · all finalMonday, October 26
Week 9Nov 5 – Nov 9, 2026
1 games on ABCMonday, November 9
Week 15Dec 17 – Dec 21, 2026
1 games on ABCMonday, December 21
Next NFL Games on ABC
The next ABC games with kickoff times in ET. The list moves on by itself as games finish.
Next 2 games on ABC
Updates as games finishMonday, November 9 · Week 9
Monday, December 21 · Week 15
Which NFL Playoff Games are on ABC?
ABC has three NFL playoff games in the 2026 season, all simulcast with ESPN: the Monday night Wild Card game on January 18, a Saturday afternoon Divisional game on January 23, and Super Bowl LXI. Matchups are set once the regular season ends on January 10, 2027.
| Round | Date | On ABC |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | Monday, January 18, 2027, 8:15 PM ET | Yes, simulcast with ESPN |
| Divisional | Saturday, January 23, 2027, 4:30 PM ET | Yes, simulcast with ESPN |
| Conference Championships | Sunday, January 31, 2027 | No. AFC on CBS, NFC on FOX |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027, 6:30 PM ET | Yes. ABC and ESPN, with streaming on Disney+ |
Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 is the headline. It is ABC’s first Super Bowl since Super Bowl XL in February 2006, the first ever produced by ESPN, and the first simulcast on a broadcast network and its cable sister.
It is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and also streams on Disney+. Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge call it, with the ManningCast on ESPN2.
See our Super Bowl 2027 guide for every way to watch.
How Do You Watch NFL Games on ABC Today?
Free over the air. Every local ABC affiliate carries the game. A digital antenna pulls it in free in HD with no monthly bill and no login. This is the only permanently free way to watch, and it covers all 10 ABC games plus the Super Bowl.
Cable and satellite. ABC is in every major TV package. If you are unsure of your channel number, check your provider’s guide or the ABC station finder.
ESPN app. Because every ABC game is also on ESPN, an ESPN Unlimited plan at $31.99 per month or $319.99 per year (ESPN raised the price on September 17, 2026, and Unlimited now includes NFL Network) covers all 17 Monday Night Football games with no cable login.
The same content is available inside the Disney+ app, and a Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited bundle starts at $35.99 per month.
One limit to understand: Unlimited carries the ESPN on ABC sports feed, not your local ABC station, so it will not give you ABC news or primetime shows.
Avoid the ESPN Select trap. The ESPN+ library is now sold as ESPN Select at $13.99 per month, and it does not include Monday Night Football. The same applies to carrier perks that bundle Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Select. You need ESPN Unlimited, a pay TV package or an antenna.
Live TV streaming. YouTube TV now sells a Sports Plan at $64.99 that includes ABC and the ESPN networks, well below its $82.99 base plan. DirecTV Stream’s MySports package is also $64.99 and carries ABC nationwide plus ESPN Unlimited.
Hulu + Live TV and Fubo both work too, though Fubo raised prices in July 2026. Local ABC availability depends on your ZIP code with all of them.
A Sling warning. Sling carries ABC only on the Blue plan and only in eight markets, but ESPN sits on Sling Orange. Buying Blue alone leaves you without ESPN and locked out of the eight ESPN only Mondays. You need Orange & Blue at $60.99 to get both.
How Can You Watch NFL on ABC for Free?
A digital antenna is the only permanently free route. One purchase delivers every ABC broadcast, including Super Bowl LXI, in full HD.
Free trials cover a single game. YouTube TV offers 21 days, DirecTV Stream 5 days, Hulu + Live TV 3 days and Fubo 5 days. Trial terms change often, so confirm at signup and cancel before billing starts if you only want one Monday night.
If you already pay for TV, the ABC app lets you stream your local station with a provider login, but only in a short list of markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno.
Which Streaming Service is Best for ABC Games?
| Option | ABC | ESPN | Cost (Aug 2026) | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital antenna | Yes, nationwide | No | One time purchase | Always free |
| ESPN Unlimited | ESPN on ABC feed only | Yes | $31.99/mo or $319.99/yr | No |
| Sling Orange & Blue | 8 markets only | Yes | $60.99/mo | No |
| YouTube TV Sports Plan | Yes, by ZIP | Yes | $64.99/mo | 21 days |
| DirecTV MySports | Yes, nationwide | Yes | $64.99/mo | 5 days |
| Fubo Sports + News | Owned stations, varies | Yes | $64.99/mo | None right now |
| YouTube TV Base | Yes, by ZIP | Yes | $82.99/mo | 21 days |
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes, by ZIP | Yes | $89.99 to $99.99/mo | 3 days |
For one game, an antenna or a trial wins. For the full season, ESPN Unlimited at $31.99 is the cheapest way to get every Monday night. If you want a real channel lineup with your local ABC, the $64.99 tier from YouTube TV or DirecTV is the value pick.
Who Calls Monday Night Football in 2026?
Joe Buck handles play by play with Troy Aikman as analyst, their second full season alongside sideline reporters Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. The same four call Super Bowl LXI.
Peyton and Eli Manning return for a sixth season of the ManningCast on ESPN2, on select Mondays plus the Super Bowl. Scott Van Pelt hosts Monday Night Countdown before each game.
2026 NFL Games on ABC Today: FAQs
Is the NFL game on ABC tonight?
The next NFL game on ABC is Bills at Vikings, Monday, November 9 at 8:15 PM ET. ABC simulcasts 10 of the 17 Monday Night Football games with ESPN in 2026; the other 7 Mondays are on ESPN only. The list at the top of this page shows ABC’s games this week.
How many NFL games does ABC show in 2026?
Ten Monday Night Football simulcasts, a two-game Saturday doubleheader in Week 18 on January 9, 2027, the Monday Wild Card game on January 18, a Divisional game on January 23 and Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
Are ABC games the same as ESPN games in 2026?
Yes. Every ABC game this season is a simulcast of the ESPN broadcast. There are no ABC exclusive NFL games in 2026, unlike the 2025 season when ABC had two.
What time do ABC NFL games start?
All 17 Monday Night Football games kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Week 18 games on ABC on Saturday, January 9, 2027 start at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET.
Can I watch NFL on ABC free with an antenna?
Yes. ABC broadcasts free over the air nationwide in HD. A one time digital antenna purchase gets you every ABC game with no subscription and no blackouts.
What is the cheapest way to stream NFL games on ABC?
ESPN Unlimited at $31.99 per month (since September 17, 2026) streams every Monday Night Football game with no cable login, though it is not a local ABC station. For a full lineup with local ABC, the YouTube TV Sports Plan and DirecTV MySports are both $64.99 per month.
Can I still watch Monday Night Football on ESPN+?
No. The ESPN+ library is now sold as ESPN Select at $13.99 per month and it does not include Monday Night Football. You need ESPN Unlimited, a pay TV package or an antenna.
Does Sling TV work for NFL games on ABC?
Only partly. Sling carries ABC on the Blue plan in eight markets, but ESPN is on Sling Orange. You need the Orange and Blue combo at $60.99 per month to get both networks.
Is the Super Bowl on ABC in 2027?
Yes. Super Bowl LXI airs on ABC and ESPN on Sunday, February 14, 2027 from SoFi Stadium. It is ABC’s first Super Bowl since February 2006 and ESPN’s first ever in English.
Who are the announcers for Monday Night Football in 2026?
Joe Buck calls play by play with analyst Troy Aikman, plus sideline reporters Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. Peyton and Eli Manning host the ManningCast on ESPN2 on select Mondays and for the Super Bowl.
Are the NFL playoffs on ABC?
Partly. ABC simulcasts the Monday night Wild Card game on January 18, 2027 and a Saturday Divisional game on January 23, both with ESPN, and then Super Bowl LXI on February 14. The AFC and NFC Championship games are on CBS and FOX.
Is the NFL Draft on ABC?
Yes. ABC carries the NFL Draft each April alongside ESPN and NFL Network, with its own broadcast featuring the ESPN college football team. The 2027 NFL Draft is in April 2027.
When you search for NFL games on ABC today, the 2026 answer is 10 Monday Night Football simulcasts, a Saturday doubleheader on January 9, two playoff games and Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
Bookmark this page and check the table before kickoff. An antenna keeps it free, ESPN Unlimited covers every Monday night for $31.99 a month, and the $64.99 sports tiers from YouTube TV or DirecTV give you your local ABC affiliate alongside ESPN.
