How to Watch 49ers vs. Colts Monday Night Football Online
Just two Monday Night Football games are left in the 2025 NFL season. Today, we’ll get the first of the two when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Colts in Indianapolis. The two teams are on opposite trajectories, with the 49ers on a four-game win streak and an all-but-guaranteed spot in the playoffs. The Colts started this season strong, but they’ve suffered four losses in a row.
At a Glance: How to Watch 49ers vs. Colts MNF Game
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: ESPN, ABC
- Next game(s): 49ers vs. Colts, Dec. 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET
As with past seasons, figuring out how to watch Monday Night Football games can be tricky if you’ve cut the cord on cable. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways to watch Monday Night Football games online in 2025 — including the ways to stream the 49ers vs. Colts game tonight.
How to Watch 49ers vs. Colts Monday Night Football Without Cable
Most Monday Night Football games are shown on ESPN, but a handful of games are broadcast on ABC and ESPN+. The best way to watch every Monday Night Football Game is to get a live TV streaming service that carries both ABC and ESPN. Below are some of the best options, including picks with free trials that you can use to watch tonight’s 49ers vs. Colts for free.
DirecTV carries ESPN and ABC in a few of its plans. The best offering is the MySports package, which offers access to 20+ sports channels — including ESPN and ABC for Monday Night Football livestreams. Plus, the MySports package comes with a complimentary subscription to ESPN+. This plan costs $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
Fubo also carries ESPN and ABC in its large channel lineup. Packages start at just $55.99 a month for its streamlined Sports + News package, but right now, Fubo is offering a free trial and a discount on your first month.
Another great way to access Monday Night Football livestreams on ESPN is Sling. The service now offers several ways to subscribe, including short-term passes (for a day to a week of streaming) that start at $4.99 and affordable monthly plans that start at $45.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV will also let you watch Monday Night Football, delivering online access to ESPN and ABC. Hulu + Live TV offers a great bundle plan that includes live TV channels, ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu on-demand starting at $82.99 a month. Get a three-day free trial to start.
Stream 49ers vs. Colts MNF Game for Free
Want to watch the 49ers vs. Colts game for free? Use a free trial from DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
Monday Night Football Schedule 2025: Next Game
Monday Night Football 2025 is now in Week 16. Here’s a full schedule of this season’s upcoming MNF games:
Week 16 (Dec. 22)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts — 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
Week 17 (Dec. 29)
Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons — 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN