How to Watch Monday Night Football Without Cable in 2026

Monday Night Football is the one game of the week that gets the whole country's attention. There is no RedZone switching and no early or late window. It's one matchup under the lights at 8:15 PM ET, every single Monday. If you've cut the cord, or you're thinking about it, the good news is that most Monday games in 2026 are easier to reach than you might expect.

This guide covers where Monday games air this season, how to watch the ManningCast, what it costs on cable and live TV streamers compared to KrushTV, and how to get set up before the next kickoff.

Monday Night Football 2026: The Key Facts

Here's what you need to know about the 2026 Monday schedule:

• Kickoff: Every Monday game starts at 8:15 PM ET (7:15 PM Central, 6:15 PM Mountain, 5:15 PM Pacific).
• ABC simulcasts: 10 of the 17 Monday games are simulcast on ABC. That means they air on your local ABC station.
• The ManningCast: Peyton and Eli Manning's alternate broadcast airs on ESPN2.
• Next up: Cowboys at Eagles on Monday, October 26.
• Season finale: The Monday slate runs through Texans at Packers on January 4.

The ABC simulcasts are the big deal for cord cutters. More than half of the Monday schedule lands on a local broadcast channel, and local ABC stations in many US cities are part of the KrushTV lineup.

How to Watch Monday Night Football on KrushTV

1. ABC simulcast games on your local station

For the 10 Monday games simulcast on ABC, just open your local ABC station in KrushTV at kickoff. KrushTV carries local ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX stations in many US cities. If you want to check which markets are covered, our guide to local channels on IPTV walks through how local stations work.

2. The ManningCast on ESPN2

Plenty of fans now prefer the ManningCast to the traditional call. Peyton and Eli break down plays, bring on guests and keep things loose. It airs on ESPN2, which is in the KrushTV lineup, so you can flip to it any Monday it's on.

3. Games that are not on ABC

For the 7 Monday games that are not simulcast on ABC, open the Sports Guide in the KrushTV app. It lists today's games with live scores and the channel each game is on, so you can see where the game is available that night. We won't promise a specific channel for those games, so the Sports Guide is the place to check before kickoff.

A tip for Monday nights with two TVs

Every KrushTV plan includes 2 screens at the same time. Put the ABC broadcast on the living room TV and the ManningCast on ESPN2 in the kitchen or on a tablet. Want more? You can add screens to any plan. Our post on watching on multiple TVs explains how it works.

Cost Comparison: Cable vs Live TV Streamers vs KrushTV

Monday Night Football runs from September into early January, so the football season is about 5 months. Here's what a season of Mondays costs on each option, using widely published prices.

The 6-month plan at $60 covers the rest of the regular season and the playoffs with room to spare. The 1-year plan at $75 keeps you going through baseball, basketball and next football season too. All KrushTV plans are one-time payments that never auto-renew, with no contract. You can pay by debit or credit card, Cash App or Bitcoin. See every option on the pricing page.

More Than Monday Nights

Monday is just one night of the football week. The same KrushTV lineup includes NFL Network, local CBS, NBC and FOX stations in many US cities, and college football channels like SEC Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPNU and CBS Sports Network. If you want the full picture for Sundays and Thursdays, read our guide on how to watch the NFL without cable.

You also get 10,000+ live channels and 70,000+ movies and series across US, Canada and UK channels, plus My List, Continue watching and a family PIN that hides adult content.

How to Get Set Up Before Kickoff

Setting up takes a few minutes. Give yourself time before 8:15 PM ET so you're not rushing during the pregame.

1. Get your free trial. Message KrushTV on WhatsApp at +1 949-594-8817 or use the chat on krushtv.com through the free trial page. No credit card is needed.
2. Install the app. On Firestick, Fire TV or Android TV, open the Downloader app and enter code 6826306 to install the KrushTV app. Android phones and tablets can use the KrushTV app too.
3. Using another device? iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Smart TVs and PCs work through player apps such as IPTV Smarters or TiviMate. Step-by-step instructions are on the setup guides page.
4. Find the game. On Monday, open the Sports Guide to see the matchup, live score and channel. For ABC simulcasts, go to your local ABC station. For the ManningCast, go to ESPN2.

Need help? KrushTV support is available 24/7 on WhatsApp, or by email at support.krushtv@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Monday Night Football start in 2026?

Every Monday Night Football game in the 2026 season kicks off at 8:15 PM ET. That is 7:15 PM Central, 6:15 PM Mountain and 5:15 PM Pacific.

Is Monday Night Football on ABC?

10 of the 17 Monday games in 2026 are simulcast on ABC. KrushTV includes local ABC stations in many US cities, so you can watch those games on your local ABC channel without cable.

Where can I watch the ManningCast without cable?

The Peyton and Eli ManningCast airs on ESPN2, and ESPN2 is in the KrushTV lineup. You can stream it on Firestick, Android TV, phones, tablets, Smart TVs and more.

How do I find Monday games that are not on ABC?

Open the Sports Guide in the KrushTV app. It lists today's games with live scores and the channel each game is on, so check it on Monday to see where the game is available.

How much does it cost to watch Monday Night Football with KrushTV?

KrushTV plans are one-time payments: $40 for 3 months, $60 for 6 months or $75 for 1 year. They never auto-renew and there is a free 3-day trial with no credit card needed.

Bottom Line

With 10 of 17 Monday games simulcast on ABC and the ManningCast on ESPN2, you don't need a $127 cable bill or an $82.99 monthly streamer to follow Monday Night Football in 2026. A one-time $60 or $75 KrushTV plan covers the rest of the season, from Cowboys at Eagles on October 26 to Texans at Packers on January 4. For every other Monday, the Sports Guide shows you where to look.