How to watch Monday Night Football: New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams live online, livestream ESPN and ABC
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
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The end of the NFL week two, the league heads to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football. For the game, two NFC powerhouses going head-to-head to see which team is going to dominate the conference for the 2026-2027 season. Plus, there might be one or two celebrity sightings too.
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How to Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ Live Online, at a Glance:
Date: Sept. 21
Network: ABC, ESPN
Matchup: New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams
Online Streaming:DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
When Does ‘Monday Night Football’ Start**?**
For week two, Monday Night Football takes place on Monday (Sept. 21) with the New York Giants taking on the Los Angeles Rams 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 Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, YG, Dr. Dre and others.
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, also 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 for the first three months 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.
'Monday Night Football' 2026-27: How to Watch NY Giants vs. LA Rams Free
Sling TV
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.
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 $89.99 per month 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 $29.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 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 (Sept. 21), Monday Night Football broadcast across on ABC and ESPN. One of the best ways to watch the Giants-Rams game live is with DirecTV.
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