NFL on ESPN+ in 2022: First Ever Exclusive NFL Game, Live Studio Shows, On-Demand Content (2024)

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  • 9 Live Games – including exclusive game on Oct. 30 and eight game simulcasts
  • NFL Primetime, NFL Matchup, NFL Turning Pointeach week
  • Exclusive premium editorial coverage

Throughout the 2022 NFL season, fans subscribed to ESPN+ will have access to more NFL content than ever before, including live Monday Night Football and Wild Card Playoff games, live studio shows, on-demand original programming, premium articles on ESPN.com, and the first ever live NFL game streaming exclusively on ESPN+.

Live NFL games on ESPN+ will include exclusive coverage of the Week 8 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 30, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • ESPN+ will also stream simulcasts of Monday Night Football games for the first three weeks of the season, as well as weeks 15 and 17.
  • Two Saturday games in Week 18 and the Wild Card Monday playoff game will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
  • When the Emmy Award-winning Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli returns for this season, the show will stream live on ESPN+ in Weeks 1, 3 and 15, as well as the Wild Card Monday playoff game.

Monday Night Football in 2022 will include the first season of legendary broadcast duo Joe Buck and Troy Aikman with ESPN.

  • Buck and Aikman will be joined byLisa Salters, who returns for her record-setting 11th season on Monday Night Football.
  • Buck, Aikman and Salters will make their season debut together when Russell Wilson makes his highly anticipated Week 1 return to Seattle, as the Denver Broncos take on the Seahawks at Lumen Field, September 12 at 8:15 p.m ET.

Studio Shows

  • NFL Primetime, the classic NFL studio show hosted by Chris Berman with Booger McFarland, will recap the day’s games with highlights and in-depth analysis with 22 episodes on ESPN+, including 18 regular season editions posting every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The first episode will stream September 11.
  • Hosted by Sal Paolantonio with analysts Darius Butler and Greg Cosell, NFL Matchup, which previews each Sunday’s slate of games with detailed looks at the intricate Xs and Os of key games, will also be available to stream on ESPN+ with new episodes posting every Saturday morning of the regular and postseason. The first episode will be available September 10.
  • Using NFL Films footage, NFL Turning Point will examine the crucial moments in games that defined the previous week with 22 episodes available to stream on ESPN+ every Wednesday at 12 noon ET during the regular and postseason. The first episode will be post September 14.

Peyton’s Places, the popular Emmy-nominated series hosted by two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning, returns for its fourth season, featuring interviews with former NFL players, coaches, and other football personalities as Manning explores the game’s rich history and culture. The nine-episode season will be premiere on Sunday, October 30, with a new episode every Sunday through December.

ESPN’s extensive NFL coverage also includes a weekly schedule of ESPN+ Premium Editorial articles on ESPN.com and the ESPN App, exclusively for ESPN+ subscribers.

  • Monday – Bill Barnwell‘s weekly reaction piece will post in the early morning.
  • Wednesday – Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler will write a weekly piece with upset picks, fantasy sleepers and information from around the league.
  • Thursday – Barnwell will preview the week’s slate of games, and Field Yates will write a weekly fantasy piece to help managers optimize their lineups each week.
  • Thursday/Friday – Mike Clay‘s weekly fantasy playbook, written to help fantasy managers prepare lineups for the week, will post on Thursdays when there is a Thursday night game and Fridays when there is not.
  • Friday – Todd McShay, Jason Reid and Matt Miller will contribute to an NFL Draft-centric primer for college football games every week.

2022 Live NFL Games on ESPN+

DateTime (ET)NetworkMatchup
Week 1

Monday, Sep 12

8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC/ESPN+Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks
Week 2

Monday, Sep 19

8:30 p.m.ABC/ESPN+Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 3

Monday, Sep 26

8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC/ESPN+Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Week 8

Sunday, Oct 30

9:30 a.m.Exclusively on ESPN+Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars

Wembley Stadium, London

Week 15

Monday, Dec 19

8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC/ESPN+Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers
Week 17

Monday, Jan 2

8:30 p.m.ESPN/ABC/ESPN+Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 18

Saturday, Jan 7

4:30 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

ESPN/ABC/ESPN+Two games to be determined
Wild Card

Monday, Jan 16

8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC/ESPN+To be determined

Monday Night Football on ESPN is available to authenticated cable subscribers on ESPN.com and the ESPN App on mobile and TV-connected streaming devices, as well as on phone and tablet devices with NFL+. Fans in the U.S. access ESPN+ on ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com and on the ESPN App on mobile and TV-connected devices.

About ESPN+
ESPN+ is the industry-leading sports streaming service that offers fans in the U.S. thousands of live sports events, original programming not available on ESPN’s linear TV or digital networks and exclusive editorial content from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to more than 22.3 million subscribers.Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $9.99 a month (or $99.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App (mobile and connected devices).

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NFL on ESPN+ in 2022: First Ever Exclusive NFL Game, Live Studio Shows, On-Demand Content (2024)

FAQs

NFL on ESPN+ in 2022: First Ever Exclusive NFL Game, Live Studio Shows, On-Demand Content? ›

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Does ESPN+ include live NFL games? ›

What's included with ESPN Plus? ESPN Plus includes a ton of sports content, from live games to on-demand shows and exclusive stories. Just like broadcast TV, however, live games are streamed with commercial breaks. Subscribers can watch select live games from the MLB, NHL, and NFL when their seasons are active.

What is exclusive to ESPN+? ›

What can I watch on ESPN+?
  • Exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the sports world's most respected voices in sports.
  • Select WNBA games, including Caitlin Clark's WNBA regular season debut.
  • Every Fight Night UFC event UFC PPV event (PPV events are subject to an additional charge).
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Why is the NFL putting games on Peaco*ck? ›

As media consumption habits evolve, the NFL continues to work with our partners to put our games on digital platforms where our fans are increasingly spending their time,” said Hans Schroeder, NFL Executive Vice President of Media Distribution.

How much does ESPN+ cost per month? ›

$10.99/Month

How do I get ESPN+ for free? ›

Although there's no ESPN+ free trial, there are often other ways that you can try it free if you shop around. Your best bet is by scoring a deal with a new network service plan (internet or cellular) such as Verizon or AT&T, as these providers often run offers to entice new customers to switch.

Does NFL Plus stream all live games? ›

Fans will not be able to watch all NFL games through NFL+ this season, with the regular subscription and the NFL+ Premium tier only covering primetime and local in-market fixtures. However, those with the NFL+ Premium can watch all games as full or condensed replays once they have concluded.

What is the point of ESPN Plus? ›

ESPN+ has thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows, and acclaimed series that aren't on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ allows subscribers to purchase UFC PPV events and access an extensive archive of on-demand content (including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN Films, game replays, and more).

Can I watch ESPN+ without ESPN? ›

*ESPN+ does not include access to ESPN network programming (e.g., ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN News). You must have an existing subscription with a participating TV provider to view ESPN network programming.

Is ESPN Plus free with Amazon Prime? ›

Is ESPN Plus free with Amazon Prime? Unfortunately, ESPN+ is not included as a free channel add-on for Amazon Prime. To sign up for ESPN+ you'll have to buy it separately.

How to watch Peaco*ck for free? ›

Is Peaco*ck free? Peaco*ck originally offered a free entry-level plan, but that option is no longer available to new subscribers. However, members who signed up for the free plan before February 2023 can still access select content without paying for a subscription.

Does NBC own Peaco*ck? ›

Peaco*ck is an American over-the-top video streaming service owned and operated by Peaco*ck TV LLC, a subsidiary of NBCUniversal Media Group.

Why is the NFL going to streaming services? ›

For the NFL, the math is pretty obvious - branching out to streaming means money. According to reports, Amazon paid roughly a billion dollars a year to be the home of Thursday night football. Peaco*ck reportedly paid $110 million for that one NFL playoff game.

Does ESPN+ show Monday Night Football? ›

Most Monday Night Football games air on ESPN, except some exclusive matchups that are on ABC and ESPN+. If you want Spanish-language coverage, you'll need ESPN Deportes to catch every game en Español. ESPN also produces Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli (a.k.a. the ManningCast).

Can you watch the NFL on ESPN Hulu? ›

Yes. Hulu + Live TV subscribers can watch college football and NFL games on ESPN, ABC, BTN, FOX, FS1, CBS, ACC Network, SEC Network, NFL Network and more.

What channels are on ESPN Plus? ›

What channels do you get with ESPN+?
  • ESPN.
  • ESPN2.
  • ESPN3.
  • ESPNews.
  • ESPNU.
  • ESPN Deportes.

How to watch NFL games for free? ›

NFL Channel is the NFL's 24/7 FREE, always on channel offering NFL content.

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