Is ‘Monday Night Football’ On Tonight? ‘MNF’ 2023 Return Date

By Josh Sorokach Twitter @joshsorokach
Published Aug. 28, 2023, 10:45 a.m. ET

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Last night (August 27), the Houston Texans defeated the New Orleans Saints 17-13. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud went 2/4 with a touchdown, and Houston running back Dameon Pierce rushed for 30 yards on five attempts as the Texans finished the preseason at 2-1. Why are we recapping this ordinary Sunday night game? Because it was the final preseason matchup of the 2023 season.

NFL action officially begins on September 7 when the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions collide on Thursday Night Football. When exactly will Monday Night Football return? Great question. Here’s everything you need to know.

Is Monday Night Football on tonight?

Nope. NFL preseason action has officially concluded. The next MNF game will be the season premiere on Monday, September 11.

When Does Monday Night Football Return?

The next MNF game takes place in two weeks (September 11) when the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+.

Monday Night Football 2023 Schedule:

  • Week 1 (September 11): Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)
  • Week 2 (September 18): New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers (7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 2 (September 18): Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC)
  • Week 3 (September 25): Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:15 p.m. ET on ABC)
  • Week 3 (September 25): Los Angeles Rams @ Cincinnati Bengals (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 4 (October 2): Seattle Seahawks @ New York Giants (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 5 (October 9): Green Bay Packers @ Las Vegas Raiders (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 6 (October 16): Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 7 (October 23): San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 8 (October 30): Las Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 9 (November 6): Los Angeles Chargers @ New York Jets (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 10 (November 13): Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 11 (November 20): Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)
  • Week 12 (November 27): Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 13 (December 4): Cincinnati Bengals @ Jacksonville Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 14 (December 11): Tennessee Titans @ Miami Dolphins (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 14 (December 11): Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC)
  • Week 15 (December 18): Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
  • Week 16 (December 25): Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. ET on CBS)
  • Week 16 (December 25): New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles (4:30 p.m. ET on FOX)
  • Week 16 (December 25): Baltimore Ravens @ San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC)