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Hulu Monday Night Football in 2026 — does Hulu carry MNF? + cheaper way to watch
Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN and ABC, which broadcast Monday Night Football. Hulu’s $82.99/mo isn’t the cheapest path — here’s what is.
TL;DR: Yes, Hulu + Live TV carries Monday Night Football — MNF airs on ESPN (and ABC for select games), and Hulu + Live TV’s $82.99/mo bundle includes both networks. The standard Hulu on-demand plan ($9.99/mo or $18.99/mo no-ads) does not carry live ESPN, so you need the Live TV tier. Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo flat carries the same ESPN/ABC feeds plus CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, and 4,990+ other channels — about $43/mo less than Hulu + Live TV. 6 simultaneous devices, fulfilled by AccuViewTV with 24/7 support.
Which Hulu plan you need for Monday Night Football
Hulu has three tiers — only one of them carries MNF:
- Hulu (with ads, $9.99/mo): On-demand only — no live ESPN, no live MNF.
- Hulu (no ads, $18.99/mo): Same as above — on-demand only.
- Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/mo): Includes ESPN and ABC live — this is the tier that carries MNF.
What you actually get on Hulu + Live TV vs SDZ
Hulu + Live TV at $82.99/mo gets you ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC — all the major NFL broadcasters except Prime Video’s TNF. It also includes Disney+, ESPN+, and the standard Hulu on-demand library bundled together (the bundle is the value-add).
Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo flat carries ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, and 4,990+ other channels including college football, Premier League, NBA, MLB, UFC PPV. SDZ doesn’t include Disney+ or the Hulu on-demand library, but for live sports specifically, the broadcaster coverage is identical.
When Hulu + Live wins, when SDZ wins
Hulu + Live TV wins if you also use Disney+ and the Hulu library — the $82.99 covers all three at a discount vs buying separately. For a casual NFL viewer who already pays for Disney+, Hulu’s bundle math works.
SDZ wins if you only care about live sports. $39.95 vs $82.99 saves $43/mo, $516/yr — and you get all the same NFL networks plus more international, college, and PPV coverage that Hulu doesn’t carry.
| Hulu + Live TV | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $82.99 | $39.95 flat |
| Monday Night Football (ESPN) | Yes | Yes |
| All other NFL windows | Yes (no Prime/TNF) | Yes |
| Devices included | 2 streams (3 with add-on) | 6 simultaneous |
| Annual cost | $995.88 | $479.40 |
FAQ
People also ask
Does Hulu have Monday Night Football?
Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/mo) does — it includes ESPN and ABC, which broadcast MNF. The standard Hulu on-demand plans ($9.99 and $18.99) do not include live ESPN and cannot stream Monday Night Football live.
Is Hulu + Live TV the cheapest way to watch MNF?
No. Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo flat carries the same ESPN/ABC live feeds plus CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, and 4,990+ other channels — about $43/mo less than Hulu + Live TV.
Can I stream Monday Night Football on the standard Hulu plan?
No. Standard Hulu (with or without ads) is on-demand only — no live ESPN, no MNF live. You need the Live TV tier ($82.99) or a different live service like SDZ ($39.95).
Does Hulu + Live TV include NFL Network?
It depends on the season and tier — NFL Network is bundled in some Hulu + Live TV configurations but has been added/removed historically. Slam Dunk Zone carries NFL Network consistently as part of the $39.95 base membership.
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