The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in “Monday Night Football,” with live coverage available through various platforms. Due to ongoing disputes over carriage fees between YouTube TV and ESPN/Disney, the game will not be accessible via YouTube TV for the second consecutive week.
To accommodate affected subscribers, ESPN is offering the matchup on broadcast television via ABC, as well as on cable through ESPN. This follows a similar arrangement last week, ensuring that viewers still have a chance to catch the action. For YouTube TV subscribers without a separate cable package, using a digital antenna will allow them to access the ABC broadcast.
The disagreement stems from the expiration of the previous agreement between Disney and Google on October 30, impacting YouTube TV subscribers’ ability to view notable networks, including ABC and ESPN. The core of the dispute revolves around the financial terms for airing Disney’s content.
YouTube TV, one of the largest television distributors in the U.S. with around 10 million subscribers, has left many unable to enjoy college and NFL football broadcasts on ESPN networks during this dispute.
Tonight’s game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Eagles, currently sporting a record of 6-2, are looking to secure their third consecutive win. Meanwhile, the Packers, with a record of 5-2-1, aim to rebound after a narrow loss to the Carolina Panthers last week. The matchup holds significant implications as both teams vie for position in the NFC standings.
Fans can look forward to a thrilling contest, especially as the Eagles aim to keep pace with other top teams in their conference, including the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, both at 7-2. With access available across multiple platforms, football enthusiasts can remain engaged with this highly anticipated game.