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The end of the NFL week five, the league heads to L.A. for Monday Night Football. For the game, two NFL powerhouses going head-to-head to see which team is going to dominate the league for the 2026-2027 season. Plus, there might be one or two celebrity sightings too.
How to Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Oct. 12
- Network: ABC, ESPN
- Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
When Does ‘Monday Night Football’ Start?
For week five, Monday Night Football takes place on Monday (Oct. 12) with the Buffalo Bills (3-1) taking on the Los Angeles Rams (2-2) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features ‘Monday Night Football’?
In 2026, Monday Night Football broadcasts across two networks, ABC and ESPN. Meanwhile, the NFL game is available to livestream on ESPN Unlimited.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances ‘Monday Night Football’?
The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists who have been known to appear at games in the past, include L.A. Rams fans Terry Crews, YG, Kendrick Lamar and others. And maybe Hailee Steinfeld, Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s wife, would also make an appearance.
Meanwhile, pop singer-songwriter Morgan St. Jean is scheduled to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner,” ahead of kickoff.
Where to Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Monday Night Football, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the game for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including ABC and ESPN, at $59.99 per month for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
600+ FREE CHANNELS
Sling TV
Sling Orange & Blue comes with 50+ broadcast and cable channels.
Sling TV offers the Orange & Blue plan, which comes with ABC and ESPN. With more than 50 channels, the streaming plan goes for $69.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
UNLIMITED DVR
FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable, like ABC and ESPN, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Broadcast and cable networks ABC and ESPN are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $49.99 per month for the first month of service ($99.99 per month afterward) for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $31.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $319.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service. It even comes with CW Sports for more livestream games.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
On Monday (Oct. 12), Monday Night Football broadcast across on ABC and ESPN. One of the best ways to watch the Bills-Rams game live is with DirecTV.
Check out a complete 2026-2027 Monday Night Football schedule below:
Week 1: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs — Sept. 14Week 2: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams — Sept. 21Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears — Sept. 28Week 4: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints — Oct. 5- Week 5: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams — Oct. 12
- Week 6: Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers — Oct. 19
- Week 7: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles — Oct. 26
- Week 8: Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks — Nov. 2
- Week 9: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings — Nov. 9
- Week 10: Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens — Nov. 16
- Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders — Nov. 23
- Week 12: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Nov. 30
- Week 13: Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks — Dec. 7
- Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars — Dec. 14
- Week 15: New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs — Dec. 21
- Week 16: New York Giants at Detroit Lions — Dec. 28
- Week 17: Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers — Jan. 4, 2027