Live from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the Saints host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football!

It’s a battle between two NFC South squads tonight as two 1-2 teams attempt to get back to .500. After a dreadful 0-2 start, Atlanta rebounded in Week 3 with a 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. Michael Penix provided a spark for the offense, throwing for 256 yards to go along with Bijan Robinson’s sensational 194-yard rushing performance.

The Saints have played three competitive games to start the season, putting up a ton of points and losing two games by a combined 9 points. Tonight’s game will be an extra special one for the city of New Orleans as the Saints commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Superdome reopening following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

Which team will exit MNF with a win? The next chapter in this heated rivalry is about to be written. From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch tonight’s Monday Night Football game live online.

Who’s Playing On Monday Night Football Tonight?

Week 4’s MNF matchup features the New Orleans Saints hosting the Atlanta Falcons. All the action begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL+.

Is Monday Night Football on ABC Tonight (October 5)?

Nope. ABC is airing three straight hours of RJ Decker repeats tonight from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET.

Why Isn’t Tonight’s MNF Game on ABC?

ABC will simulcast ten Monday Night Football games during the 2026 regular season, with the other seven games airing only on ESPN. Tonight is one of the matchups that’ll only be airing on ESPN.

Where To Watch Tonight’s Monday Night Football Game Live For Free Without Cable:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream Monday Night Football live on ESPN or the ESPN app/website.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.

You can also watch Monday Night Football live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

Is The ManningCast On Tonight?

Yes! Peyton and Eli are back on ESPN2 and the ESPN App for Week 4! The ManningCast telecast will air 11 times throughout the regular season, culminating with a special Super Bowl presentation.

Monday Night Football 2026 Schedule:

Monday Night Football will air on ESPN throughout the 26-27 regular season. You’ll also be able to stream live MNF games from your phone or tablet with a subscription to NFL+.

• Week 4 (October 5): Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 5 (October 12): Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 6 (October 19): Washington Commanders @ San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 7 (October 26): Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 8 (November 2): Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 9 (November 9): Buffalo Bills @ Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 10 (November 16): Los Angeles Chargers @ Baltimore Ravens (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 11 (November 23): Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Commanders (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 12 (November 30): Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 13 (December 7): Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 14 (December 14): Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 15 (December 21): New England Patriots @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
• Week 16 (December 28): New York Giants @ Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Week 17 (January 4): Houston Texans @ Green Bay Packers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)