Who is playing Monday Night Football tonight, Jan. 2? (and how to watch)

Week 17 has been another truly wild week of football! Teams we went into the weekend thinking would get an easy win, suffered some shocking losses while teams some had written off picked up some major upsets.

Tonight, the penultimate week of the season comes to a close in what is sure to be a can’t-miss game featuring two amazing teams. It’s a game that could shake up the playoff picture in more than a few ways and could ultimately play a major role in which team makes it all the way to the Super Bowl.

So who exactly will be playing tonight and how can you ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action? Below we share everything there is you need to know about the final Monday Night Football game of the season!

Who plays Monday Night Football tonight, January 2?

• Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals
• Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

Tonight, two playoff-bound teams will face off in a head-to-head matchup which could determine the final seedings in the AFC. This Monday, the Buffalo Bills head to Cincinnati to face the Bengals. It’s a game that could determine who ends up getting the highly sought-after Bye Week during the first round of the playoffs.

What time is Monday Night Football tonight?

• Date: Monday, Jan. 2
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET, Kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET

Monday Night Football will air tonight, Jan. 2, at its usual time of 8:15 p.m. ET. If you want to tune in early, you can enjoy Monday Night Countdown two hours before the game begins with host Suzy Kolber joining Booger McFarland, Robert Griffin III, Steve Young, and Adam Schefter as they analyze the game.

What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?

• Game: Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals
• TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
• Announcers: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

This week, fans will have their choice of channels to watch Monday Night Football as the game will be airing on both ESPN and ABC. The move is a welcome one for fans who might not have ESPN and makes sense given tonight is the season finale of Monday Night Football. 

NFL live stream for Bills vs Bengals

If you’re hoping to be able to stream Monday Night Football you can do so via ESPN+, which is the primary home for Monday’s NFL games. You can also access the channel on FuboTV, Hulu + LiveTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, and any other providers you’re subscribed to that offer ESPN and ABC channels.