Peyton and Eli Manning have returned for a highly anticipated fifth season of their successful alternative broadcast, the ManningCast, on ESPN, produced in collaboration with Omaha Productions. The program, which has garnered a dedicated following, has averaged 1.3 million viewers per show and has received four Sports Emmy Awards over its first four seasons.
Each week, the former NFL quarterbacks welcome a variety of special guests from both the sports world and pop culture, providing a unique twist on traditional football commentary. While the main Monday Night Football broadcast continues to air on ESPN, featuring commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, the ManningCast can be viewed on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+.
As part of their fifth season, the network has released a schedule confirming 10 regular-season matchups, along with an additional Saturday game in Week 18 and a Wild Card playoff game scheduled for January 12. Tonight, Peyton and Eli will host another entertaining ManningCast during the Panthers-49ers game.
Here’s a look at the ManningCast schedule for the upcoming weeks:
– **Week 1:** Vikings @ Bears (Sept. 8)
– **Week 3:** Lions @ Ravens (Sept. 22)
– **Week 5:** Chiefs @ Jaguars (Oct. 6)
– **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 15:** Dolphins @ Steelers (Dec. 15)
– **Week 18:** TBD Saturday game (Jan. 3)
– **Wild Card:** TBD playoff game (Jan. 12)
Both Peyton Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, and Eli Manning, who also won two titles with the New York Giants, have secured a deal with ESPN that will extend through the 2034 NFL season.
For fans of the sport, this season of the ManningCast promises to deliver fresh insights and entertainment, reinforcing its position as a standout alternative to traditional sports broadcasting.