The ManningCast is back! How to watch Monday Night Football and The ManningCast on Sling

• The Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET to open Monday Night Football's 2025 Season.
• The game airs on ESPN while the Manningcast, featuring Peyton and Eli Mainning, airs on ESPN2.
• A subscription to Sling allows you to watch either telecast, all season long.

You can almost hear the trumpet sounds of the Monday Night Football theme song playing as you wish away the hours until football is back in primetime. No, you're not dreaming, football is finally back!

Following an entertaining slate of Week 1 games, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears will cap off the first week of the NFL season on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Along for the ride throughout the season is the beloved ManningCast once again on ESPN2 with Peyton and Eli Manning as they break down the game from their perspectives. After Week 1, the ManningCast returns in Week 3 when the Detroit Lions take on the Baltimore Ravens.

I know you're excited as I am to watch the game; however, with countless streaming services out there today, it becomes increasingly difficult to find one that carries all the football action one needs.

However, Sling is able to be stream both networks, which allows you to get a more immersive experience for Monday Night Football. Here's how to subscribe and get in the game:

How to watch live sports with Sling

Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.

What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange?

• Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
• Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices.

Watch Monday Night Football on Sling

Sling Orange or Sling Orange + Sling Blue gives you access to ESPN and ESPN2 so you can enjoy Monday Night Football. Subscribe to Sling

When is Monday Night Football?

Monday Night Football begins with its pregame show, Monday Night Countdown, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Monday Night Kickoff airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, where final thoughts and analysis happen before the Vikings and Bears go head-to-head at 8:15 p.m. ET.

When is the ManningCast?

The ManningCast goes on the air the same time as Monday Night Football, except on ESPN2 at 8:15 p.m. ET as Super Bowl-winning quarterbacking brothers Peyton and Eli Manning give in-depth analysis as the game happens while also hosting celebrity guests during the broadcast.

Guests will be announced before the game on Monday.

ManningCast 2025 schedule

• Week 1 (Sept. 8): Vikings vs. Bears
• Week 3 (Sept. 22): Lions vs. Ravens
• Week 5 (Oct. 6): Chiefs vs. Jaguars
• Week 8 (Oct. 27): Commanders vs. Chiefs
• Week 9 (Nov. 3): Cardinals vs. Cowboys
• Week 10 (Nov. 10): Eagles vs. Packers
• Week 11 (Nov. 17): Cowboys vs. Raiders
• Week 12 (Nov. 24): Panthers vs. 49ers
• Week 13 (Dec. 1): Giants vs. Patriots
• Week 15 (Dec. 15): Dolphins vs. Steelers
• Week 18 : TBD
• Wild Card: TBD

Monday Night Football TV schedule

• Monday Night Countdown at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Monday Night Kickoff at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Monday Night Football, Vikings vs. Bears at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Monday Night Football ManningCast at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN2
• Monday Night Postgame at 11:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN2