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Tonight, the Indianapolis Colts face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium for an exciting edition of Monday Night Football.
In a storyline reminiscent of a Hollywood film, Philip Rivers, at 44, has made a surprising return to the NFL. The seasoned former Colts quarterback came out of retirement last week to play his first game since 2021. Although the Colts narrowly lost to the favored Seattle Seahawks with a score of 18-16, Rivers showed he still has what it takes by completing 18 out of 27 passes, including one touchdown and one interception.
As a 43-year-old observer, I find Rivers’ performance nothing short of remarkable. The Colts, currently 8-6, are determined to break their four-game losing streak after losing their starting quarterback Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury for the rest of the season. Rivers will once again lead Indianapolis as they challenge the formidable 10-4 San Francisco 49ers, who are riding a four-game winning streak.
Want to catch all the action? Here’s how to stream tonight’s Monday Night Football game live.
Who’s Playing Monday Night Football Tonight (December 22)?
Prepare for an electrifying match as the Colts take on the 49ers in tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown.
What Time/Channel Is Monday Night Football On Tonight?
The 49ers/Colts game begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Is The ManningCast On Tonight?
Nope. But the Manning boys will return to ESPN2 for the Monday night wild-card matchup on January 12.
How To Watch The 49ers-Colts MNF Game Live Online:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch MNF live on ESPN. Another option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month for 12 months (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).
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. Plans start at $49.99/month.
You can also stream MNF live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Monday Night Football 2025 Schedule:
- Week 17 (December 29): Los Angeles Rams @ Atlanta Falcons: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Wild Card Matchup (January 12, 2026): TBD vs. TBD
