Peyton and Eli Manning are back for a fifth season of the highly popular ManningCast on ESPN, which offers an engaging alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football. Produced by Omaha Productions, the show has successfully captivated audiences, averaging 1.3 million viewers per episode and earning four Sports Emmy awards throughout its run.
The ManningCast features the former NFL quarterbacks as they welcome a variety of guests from both the sports and entertainment worlds, adding a unique twist to the traditional game commentary provided by Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the main ESPN broadcast. The Manning brothers’ alternative coverage will continue to air on ESPN2 and is also available for streaming on ESPN+.
For the 2025 season, the network has confirmed ten regular-season matchups for the ManningCast, alongside an additional Saturday game in Week 18 and a Wild Card playoff game set for January 12. Notably, there will be no ManningCast for Week 14. Fans can look forward to the following matchups:
– Week 1: Vikings @ Bears (Sept. 8)
– Week 2: No game
– Week 3: Lions @ Ravens (Sept. 22)
– Week 4: No game
– Week 5: Chiefs @ Jaguars (Oct. 6)
– Week 6: No game
– Week 7: No game
– Week 8: Commanders @ Chiefs (Oct. 27)
– Week 9: Cardinals @ Cowboys (Nov. 3)
– Week 10: Eagles @ Packers (Nov. 10)
– Week 11: Cowboys @ Raiders (Nov. 17)
– Week 12: Panthers @ 49ers (Nov. 24)
– Week 13: Giants @ Patriots (Dec. 1)
– Week 14: No game
– Week 15: Dolphins @ Steelers (Dec. 15)
– Week 16: No game
– Week 17: No game
– Week 18: TBD Saturday game (Jan. 3)
– Wild Card: TBD playoff game (Jan. 12)
The Mannings, both accomplished quarterbacks with two Super Bowl titles each, have secured a deal with ESPN that will extend through the 2034 NFL season. This partnership continues to enhance the viewing experience for football fans, blending sports with entertainment in a way that resonates with a wide audience.
The exciting lineup and the unique format of the ManningCast promise to make this season a memorable one for NFL enthusiasts, as they await more entertaining insights and discussions from the football legends.