What channel is NY Jets game on tonight? Latest on how to watch MNF in Week 1

The NY Jets are just hours away from kicking off one of the most highly anticipated seasons in franchise history. And with Aaron Rodgers back under center, hopes are high that this could be the year the Jets finally end their postseason drought.

The Jets haven't made the playoffs in 13 years, but they will have an opportunity to not only break that streak but make a legitimate run at the Super Bowl if all goes according to plan. It all starts tonight when the Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.

The storylines write themselves. Rodgers returns to the field for the first time since tearing his Achilles nearly a year ago to the day on Monday Night Football again no less. He does so against the team that snubbed him almost 20 years ago in the NFL Draft.

From the Leonard Floyd narrative to the Rodgers/49ers angle, there will be no shortage of stories in tonight's game. But how can you watch? What channel is the Jets game on tonight?

Tonight's NY Jets vs. 49ers Game Details

Game Time

Kickoff for tonight's Jets vs. 49ers game on Monday Night Football is scheduled for 8:15 pm ET. That's a little after 5 pm for those watching on the West Coast and unfortunately 1:15 am for those watching across the pond in London.

Make sure you set your alarms to ensure you don't miss the Jets' season opener!

TV Channel Information

National Broadcast

The Jets' Monday Night Football game against the 49ers tonight will be airing live on ESPN and ABC starting at 8:15 pm ET. This is a nationally televised game, so fans with cable across the county will be able to tune in to watch their favorite team play.

Streaming Options

There are quite a few methods for fans without cable to stream tonight's Jets game. NFL Sunday Ticket is now available on YouTube and is an easy way for fans to watch (almost) every Jets game this season. Unfortunately, NFL Sunday Ticket does not cover nationally televised games. You will have to resort to other options to watch this matchup.

Fans can watch live local regular-season games and primetime games on mobile with NFL+. This option is only available for in-market fans.

FuboTV is another potential streaming option. The service offers a free seven-day trial for first-time users and can serve in place of a local cable provider, including in-market Jets games and all primetime matchups, tonight's game included.

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