Commanders vs. 49ers: Monday Night Football TV Channel, Start Time, and Streaming Info

Broadcast Channels and Streaming Options for Monday Night Football

Viewers in the United States can watch the game on ESPN or ABC, or stream the broadcast through the ESPN app or Fubo using an eligible TV provider login or subscription, according to commanderswire.usatoday.com. ESPN and ABC will carry Monday’s game nationally with play-by-play from Joe Buck, analysis from Troy Aikman, and reporting from sideline personnel Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. Alternate viewing options include the ESPN2 Monday Night Football Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show and the NFL Network MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats, noted si.com.

Canadian viewers can catch the game on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, or CTV2, with French-language coverage on RDS2, or stream via DAZN and Fubo Sports Pro, theguardian.com reported. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event carry the broadcast, with streaming available through NOW or NFL Game Pass on DAZN. Domestic radio listeners can tune into WBIG-FM (BIG 100) in Washington or find the game on SiriusXM channels 193 for the Commanders and 192 for the 49ers, with Washington’s radio team featuring play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein, analyst London Fletcher, and sideline reporter Logan Paulsen across the Commanders Radio Network and the iHeartRadio app, as detailed by commanderswire.usatoday.com. The Commanders also offer a Spanish-language broadcast featuring Moises Linares and Juan Romero on iHeartRadio, alongside an official pregame show starting two hours before kickoff on the Commanders app.

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Commanders Struggle with Point Differential and Injuries

The Commanders enter the matchup holding a 1-3-1 record following a 27-27 overtime tie against the New York Giants where clock-management issues prevented a game-winning field goal opportunity, theguardian.com reported. Washington enters Week 6 with a minus-34 point differential, ranking second-worst in the NFC.

Compounding these difficulties, Washington has ruled out four players for the contest: running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt due to a groin injury, outside linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste with a pectoral issue, quarterback Marcus Mariota with a knee injury, and defensive end Charles Omenihu dealing with a groin and ankle designation, si.com reported. Several others remain questionable, including wide receiver Stefon Diggs with a hamstring injury, cornerback Trey Amos, safety Percy Butler, safety Nick Cross, defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, linebacker Jordan Magee, running back Jeremy McNichols, safety Tyler Owens, and offensive lineman Lucas Patrick.

With Croskey-Merritt sidelined after rushing for 82 yards against the Giants, the team’s rushing workload shifts toward quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran running backs Austin Ekeler and Rachaad White, theguardian.com noted. The all-time series between the two franchises stands at 23-12-1 in favor of San Francisco, with the 49ers taking the most recent meeting 27-10 in Week 17 of the 2023 season, according to si.com.

49ers Maintain Undefeated Record Despite Missing Key Players

The 49ers open the week at 5-0 following a 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, commanderswire.usatoday.com reported. San Francisco holds a cushion in the NFC West division after defeating both the Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in the opening six weeks of the season.

San Francisco has ruled out defensive end Nick Bosa with knee and calf issues, wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. with a hamstring injury, linebacker Garret Wallow, and safety Marques Sigle, while wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable with ribs and Achilles designations, si.com reported. Despite missing personnel earlier in their schedule, the 49ers defense recorded five sacks against Sam Darnold without Bosa, and the team expects Bosa’s return for Monday’s matchup alongside an offensive core featuring Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Trent Williams, according to theguardian.com.

Upcoming Schedule for Washington

Following the contest at Levi’s Stadium, the Commanders enter their bye week in Week 7 before returning to action on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to host the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, commanderswire.usatoday.com reported.

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