How to Watch Monday Night Football: Browns vs. Steelers

Tune in tonight for Monday Night Football, where the Cleveland Browns (7-8) take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7-1). With the Steelers, Ravens, and Browns fighting neck and neck for the AFC wildcard playoff spot, this game could be the difference between making or missing the NFL playoffs. Either way, you don't want to miss this Monday Night Football game. Catch every play (even if you don't have cable) by checking out our guide to streaming Monday Night Football.

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Here's everything you need to know about this week 17 Monday Night Football matchup:

• Who's playing: Cleveland Browns (7-8) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7-1)
• When's kickoff: January 3rd at 8:15 p.m. ET
• Where's the game: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Where to watch: ESPN and ESPN2

Meeting on the field 140 times, the Pittsburgh Steelers are leading this rivalry with the Cleveland Browns 78 to 61 with the teams tying once in their history. In their last meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 15-10, which was a nailbiter (to say the least). That said, the Steelers probably still have a bad taste in their mouth from the AFC Wild Card game last year, where the Browns beat them 48-37. This year, they are looking to learn from their past mistakes.

Narrowly losing to the Packers and Raiders in the last two weeks, the Cleveland Browns are looking to get another win on the books with the help of QB Baker Mayfield and star wide receiver Jarvis Landry. On the other side of the ball, the Steelers are also looking to bounce back after getting trounced by the Chiefs. Seeing as how this could be Ben Roethlisberger's last season with the team, he aims to take them all the way one last time with the help of running back Najee Harris.

Don't miss tonight's game between the Browns and the Steelers. Catch all the action using an ESPN stream. Want to listen to the game commentated by the Manning Brothers? You're in luck! You can also catch the game on ESPN2 through the popular “Manningcast” program.

Many streaming services include access to the complete lineup of ESPN channels, meaning you can watch Monday Night Football and all of your other favorite sports with ease. Here are some options we recommend checking out today:

If you’re interested in watching Monday Night Football, then you’ll be glad to know ESPN is available on DIRECTV STREAM, one of the newest streaming platforms available to cord-cutters. You can learn more about the service's pricing, packages, and perks in our DIRECTV STREAM review.

For all your sports necessities, from UFC to tennis, basketball, and even Monday Night Football, you'll want to pick up a subscription to ESPN Plus. Not only is ESPN the exclusive carrier of Monday Night Football, but they have a number of other programs you can only get through that channel. Want to learn more about ESPN Plus? Check out our review of ESPN Plus for all the details.

Hulu + Live TV gives you access to Hulu’s complete library of on-demand content, along with a lineup of live television channels, including ESPN. That means Hulu + Live TV can be your ticket to catching Monday Night Football without cable. Read our full review of Hulu to find out everything you need to know.

ESPN is on fuboTV, and that should thrill football fans. With the Worldwide Leader here, you can enjoy all the Monday Night Football you want. fuboTV is a cable replacement service that puts an special emphasis on sports. For more information on the service, check out our complete review of fuboTV.

One of the oldest skinny-bundle products on the market is also one of the cheapest ways to watch Monday Night Football without a cable subscription. Since launching in early 2015, live TV service Sling TV has developed a solid reputation among cord-cutters. You can read our review of Sling TV to learn why.

YouTube TV

Google has its hands in more pies than Marie Callender, so it’s only natural that the internet giant would roll out its own skinny-bundle service. Through the YouTube TV platform, you can access dozens of channels, including ESPN. If you would like to learn more about YouTube TV, check out the YouTube TV channel list.

Yahoo Sports App

Mobile users have another option for streaming Monday Night Football without subscribing to ESPN, as Yahoo Sports has an agreement with the NFL. Simply download the Yahoo app and you’ll get access to the same slate of games that you do on the official league application. The one additional benefit you’ll get over the NFL’s platform is Yahoo’s live scoreboard for every other sport, which means you can easily switch away from the game to curse about your other favorite team. Just like the NFL’s service, this download is free of charge.

When it comes to watching Monday Night Football, you’ve got options. You can watch it on your TV, if that’s your style. You can also watch it on your laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet. Find your preferred service in the chart below to see what kind of platform support you can expect.

Winning in the NFL isn’t easy. If you don’t believe it, just ask all the coaches who got fired either during or immediately after last season. Luckily, getting a legal livestream of Monday Night Football isn’t nearly as tricky.

You can actually stream NFL football any day of the week! Check out our complete guide to streaming NFL games to learn more, or get specific guidance on your best cable-free options for watching Thursday Night Football without cable. If you want to watch the NFL playoffs without cable, we can help you there as well. We’ll even tell you how to get the Super Bowl online.

If you’re a football fan, then there’s a good chance you like other sports as well. Read our guide to watching sports without cable to find out more about watching your favorite teams via both skinny bundles and over-the-air broadcasts.