This page or section uses colour as the only way to convey important information. (September 2023) |
The following is a list of results from National Football League games aired on ABC.
ABC Monday Night Football
editFrom 1970 to 2005, Monday Night Football aired exclusively on ABC.[1]
ESPN Monday Night Football
editSince the 2020 season, select Monday Night Football games have been simulcast on ABC.[2][3] Since the 2021 season, ABC has simulcast the Week 18 Saturday doubleheader with ESPN.[4] Beginning with the 2022 NFL season, ABC exclusively airs select Monday Night Football games.[5]
Key
| Color | Indication |
|---|---|
| Saturday game | |
| Flexed game | |
| Exclusive game (Not simulcast on ESPN) |
2020 season
editAll games also simulcast on ESPN.
| Week | Day | Date | Visiting team | Final score | Host team | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Monday | September 21 | New Orleans Saints | 24–34 | Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | First NFL game in Las Vegas. Game Megacast on ESPN2. |
| 13 | December 7 | Buffalo Bills | 34–24 | San Francisco 49ers | State Farm Stadium[a] | Bills win first MNF game since 1999. | |
| 16 | December 28 | Buffalo Bills | 38–9 | New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | Bills–Patriots rivalry Patriots were swept by a team for the first time since 2000. |
- ^ Game was played at State Farm Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals) in Glendale, Arizona, as the 49ers’ normal home stadium, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was unavailable due to Santa Clara County imposing a three week ban on all pro and college team practices and games in response to high levels of COVID-19 cases.
2021 season
editAll games simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
| Week | Day | Date | Visiting team | Final score | Home team | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | September 13 | Baltimore Ravens | 27–33 | Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | First game at Allegiant Stadium with fans in attendance Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ |
| 14 | December 13 | Los Angeles Rams | 30–23 | Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | Cardinals–Rams rivalry | |
| 15 | December 20 | Minnesota Vikings | 17–9 | Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Bears–Vikings rivalry | |
| 18 | Saturday | January 8, 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 28–24 | Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos–Chiefs rivalry 4:30 ET Kickoff. |
| Dallas Cowboys | 51–26 | Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Cowboys–Eagles rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff. |
2022 season
editAll games simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+ unless otherwise noted.
| Week | Day | Date | Visiting team | Final score | Home team | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | September 12 | Denver Broncos | 16–17 | Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Broncos–Seahawks rivalry Super Bowl XLVIII rematch 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ |
| 2 | September 19 | Minnesota Vikings | 7–24 | Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 8:30 ET Kickoff ABC’s first exclusive NFL broadcast since Super Bowl XL | |
| 3 | September 26 | Dallas Cowboys | 23–16 | New York Giants | Metlife Stadium | Cowboys–Giants rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ | |
| 15 | December 19 | Los Angeles Rams | 12–24 | Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 2021 Week 12 rematch 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ | |
| 17 | January 2, 2023 (Cancelled) |
Buffalo Bills | 3–7 (abandoned after 9:01, no contest) |
Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | 8:30 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN2 due to Rose Bowl airing earlier in the day on ESPN First MNF package game at Paycor Stadium since the name change Game abandoned at 5:59 of first quarter after Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and declared a no contest by the NFL on January 5. | |
| 18 | Saturday | January 7, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | 31–13 | Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | Chiefs–Raiders rivalry 4:30 ET Kickoff |
| Tennessee Titans | 16–20 | Jacksonville Jaguars | TIAA Bank Field | Jaguars–Titans rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff |
2023 season
editInitially only nine games were planned for ABC,[9] however on September 18, ABC announced that they would air Monday Night Football every week of the 2023 season due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.[10]
All games are simulcast on ESPN unless otherwise noted.
| Week | Day | Date | Visiting team | Final score | Home team | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | September 11 | Buffalo Bills | 16–22 | New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | Aaron Rodgers regular season debut for the New York Jets Bills–Jets rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ |
| 2 | September 18 | Cleveland Browns | 22–26 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Browns–Steelers rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ | |
| 3 | September 25 | Philadelphia Eagles | 25–11 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 7:15 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ | |
| 4 | October 2 | Seattle Seahawks | 24–3 | New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 5 | October 9 | Green Bay Packers | 13–17 | Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | Super Bowl II rematch Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 6 | October 16 | Dallas Cowboys | 20–17 | Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | ||
| 7 | October 23 | San Francisco 49ers | 17–22 | Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 8 | October 30 | Las Vegas Raiders | 14–26 | Detroit Lions | Ford Field | ||
| 9 | November 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | 27–6 | New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 10 | November 13 | Denver Broncos | 24–22 | Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 11 | November 20 | Philadelphia Eagles | 21–17 | Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | Rematch of Super Bowl LVII 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ | |
| 12 | November 27 | Chicago Bears | 12–10 | Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | Bears–Vikings rivalry | |
| 13 | December 4 | Cincinnati Bengals | 34–31 | Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | Game Megacast on ESPN2 | |
| 14 | December 11 | Green Pay Packers | 22-24 | New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | Giants–Packers rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff Game Megacast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ | |
| 15 | December 18* | Philadelphia Eagles | 17-20 | Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | First ever Monday Night Football game to be flexed (originally Patriots/Chiefs) | |
| 16 | December 25 | Baltimore Ravens | 33-19 | San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | Rematch of Super Bowl XLVII 8:15 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ | |
| 17 | Saturday | December 30 | Detroit Lions | 19-20 | Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | 8:15 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ Game moved to Saturday to accommodate the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day |
| 18 | January 6, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 17-10 | Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Ravens–Steelers rivalry 4:30 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ | |
| Houston Texans | 23-19 | Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | Colts–Texans rivalry 8:15 ET Kickoff Game also simulcast on ESPN+ |
2024 season
editThe 2024 NFL schedule was released on May 15.[11] ABC is scheduled to air 13 games, including the preseason Pro Football Hall of Fame game, 9 regular season games with 3 exclusive to the network, one Wild Card playoff game and one Divisional playoff game.[12] On October 11, 2024, ABC announced it was adding 6 additional Monday Night Football simulcasts for the 2024 NFL season.[13]
| Week | Day | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Visiting team | Final score | Home team | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Thursday | August 1 | 8:15 p.m. | Houston Texans | 17-21 (Called at 3rd Qtr) | Chicago Bears | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | Pro Football Hall of Fame game Also Simulcast on ESPN First preseason game on ABC since 2005 The game was suspended and later called due to severe weather in the 3rd Quarter. |
| 1 | Monday | September 9 | New York Jets | 19-32 | San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ | |
| 3 | September 23 | Washington Commanders | 38-33 | Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN+ | ||
| 4 | September 30 | Seattle Seahawks | 29-42 | Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Also simulcast on ESPN+ | ||
| 6 | October 14 | Buffalo Bills | 23-20 | New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN2 | ||
| 7 | October 21 | Baltimore Ravens | 41-31 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ | ||
| 8 | October 28 | New York Giants | 18–26 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ | ||
| 9 | November 4 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 24–30 | Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN2 | ||
| 11 | November 18 | Houston Texans | TBD | Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN2 | ||
| 12 | November 25 | Baltimore Ravens | TBD | Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN2 | ||
| 14 | December 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ and Disney+ | ||
| 15 | December 16 | 8:00 p.m. | Chicago Bears | TBD | Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN+ | |
| 16 | December 23 | 8:15 p.m. | New Orleans Saints | TBD | Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Also simulcast on ESPN | |
| 17 | December 30 | Detroit Lions | TBD | San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+ | ||
| 18 | Saturday | January 4 | 4:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+ |
| 8:15 p.m. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Also simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+ |
Playoff games (2015–present)
editSince the 2016 playoffs and 2024 playoffs respectively, ESPN's coverage of NFL Wild Card and Divisional Playoff game has been simulcast on ABC.[14]
All games simulcasted on ESPN unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Date | Day | Kickoff (ET) | Visiting team | Final score | Host team | Stadium | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | January 9, 2016 | Saturday | 4:35 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs | 30–0 | Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | AFC No. 5 vs AFC No. 4 matchup |
| 2017 | January 7, 2017 | Oakland Raiders | 14–27 | Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | AFC No. 5 vs AFC No. 4 matchup | ||
| 2018 | January 6, 2018 | Tennessee Titans | 22–21 | Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | AFC No. 5 vs AFC No. 4 matchup | ||
| 2019 | January 5, 2019 | Indianapolis Colts | 21–7 | Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | Colts–Texans rivalry | ||
| 2020 | January 4, 2020 | Buffalo Bills | 19–22 | Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | AFC No. 5 vs AFC No. 4 matchup | ||
| 2021 | January 10, 2021 | Sunday | 1:05 p.m. | Baltimore Ravens | 20–13 | Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | Ravens–Titans rivalry 2019 AFC Divisional playoff rematch AFC No. 5 vs AFC No. 4 matchup Game Megacast on ESPN2, ESPN+, and Freeform. |
| 2022 | January 17, 2022 | Monday | 8:15 p.m. | Arizona Cardinals | 11–34 | Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | Cardinals–Rams rivalry NFC No. 5 vs. No. 4 matchup Game Megacast on ESPN2, and ESPN+ |
| 2023 | January 16, 2023 | Dallas Cowboys | 31–14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | NFC No. 5 vs. No. 4 matchup Game Megacast on ESPN2, and ESPN+ | ||
| 2024 | January 15, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles | 9–32 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | NFC No. 5 vs. No. 4 matchup Game Megacast on ESPN2, and ESPN+ | ||
| January 20, 2024 | Saturday | 4:35 p.m. | Houston Texans | 10–34 | Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | First-ever divisional round game on ABC AFC No. 4 vs. No. 1 matchup |
Pro Bowl (2018–present)
editSince the 2018 Pro Bowl, ESPN's coverage of NFL Pro Bowl game has been simulcast on ABC.[15]
All games simulcast on ESPN, and Disney XD (except 2018) unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Date | Visiting team | Final score | Host team | Stadium | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | January 28, 2018 | NFC | 23–24 | AFC | Camping World Stadium | |
| 2019 | January 27, 2019 | AFC | 26–7 | NFC | Camping World Stadium | |
| 2020 | January 26, 2020 | NFC | 33–38 | AFC | Camping World Stadium | Joe Tessitore announces the first on-air confirmation of the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. |
| 2021 | January 31, 2021 | Game was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. A two-hour special was aired in place of the game, honoring the selected Pro Bowlers. | ||||
| 2022 | February 6, 2022 | NFC | 35–41 | AFC | Allegiant Stadium | Final tackle football game played. |
| 2023 | February 5, 2023 | AFC | 33–35 | NFC | Allegiant Stadium | First flag football game played. |
| 2024 | February 4, 2024 | NFC | 64-59 | AFC | Camping World Stadium | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Monday Night Football - History of ABC's Monday Night Football".
- ^ "First regular-season game in Las Vegas will be simulcast on ABC". NBCSports.com. May 7, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "ABC will air 2 'Monday Night Football' games in December". USA Today. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "NFL announces TV deals with ESPN/ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Amazon". ESPN.com. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "What You Need to Know About the 'Monday Night Football' Doubleheader". Sports Illustrated. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "2020 NFL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED" (PDF). nfl.com (Press release). May 7, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "2021 NFL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED" (PDF). nfl.com (Press release). May 12, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "2022 NFL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED" (PDF). nfl.com (Press release). May 12, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Schedule Announced". nfl.com (Press release). May 11, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "ABC adds 'MNF' simulcasts amid ongoing Hollywood writers strike". Sports Business Journal. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ "2024 NFL Schedule Announced". nfl.com (Press release). May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "ESPN's 2024-25 Monday Night Football Schedule: 25 Games Featuring Multiple Appearances by Super Bowl Champion Chiefs, NFC Champion 49ers, the Cowboys, Bills, Lions, and More; MVPs Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers Also on the Slate More than Once". ESPN Press Room (Press release). May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 11, 2024). "ABC Bulks Up 'Monday Night Football' Slate". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "NFL Wild Card Playoff Game Will Return to ESPN – and Be Simulcast for the First Time on ABC". ESPN Press Room. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "2018 Pro Bowl on ESPN and ABC Up 25 Percent". ESPN Press Room. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2021-12-14.