How to watch tonight's San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Monday Night Football
The San Francisco 49ers hit the road this week for a Monday Night Football matchup against Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. Currently 5-1, the Niners are the team to beat this 2023 NFL season. The 2-4 Vikings have struggled all season, but the Niners are battered and banged up.
The Niners offense has taken some serious hits this season and superstar receiver Christian McCaffrey won't play this Monday. San Francisco is tough, resilient and talented, but the team is also a little worse for wear. It's a perfect time for the Vikings to pull out a miracle performance. An underdog at home, the Minnesota Vikings are primed to upset the Niners. It would be a miracle, but it's possible.
When is the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game on
The Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup between the Niners and Vikings will be played on Oct. 23, 2023 at 8:15 p.m ET (4:15 p.m. PT). The game will air on ABC and ESPN.
How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Monday Night Football
While most cable packages include ABC and ESPN, it's easy to watch the game if ESPN isn't included in your cable subscription, or if you don't have cable at all.
Stream the game on Sling TV for half price
ESPN is included in most cable TV packages. If you have don't have cable TV that includes NBC, ABC, Fox or ESPN, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NFL football this year is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, FOX and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season's top NFL matchups.
That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Upgrade to Sling TV's Sports Extra package
Sling TV has a new offering for the 2023 NFL Season called Sports Extra. This souped-up package is designed for NFL and college football super-fans, with access to NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10 and Longhorn Networks.
There's a great deal on Sling TV Sports Extra going on right now: You can get four months of Sling TV Orange + Blue + Sports Extra for $219. It's the most cost-effective way to stream most NFL games this year.
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Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game with FuboTV
You can also catch the game on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games.
To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox"; while ESPN is the home of "Monday Night Football." ABC airs some "MNF" games, too.
In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month for the Pro tier (includes NFL Network); the $100 per month Ultimate tier includes NFL RedZone.
Top features of FuboTV:
- The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network; the Ultimate tier includes 289 channels, including NFL RedZone.
- FuboTV includes all the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of DVR recording.
Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings game on your phone with NFL+
If you want to catch the game on your phone -- and all the amazing football ahead this season -- check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.
Top features of NFL+:
- You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
- NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
- Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it's a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.
2023 NFL Season Week 7 Schedule
The 2023 NFL Season Week 7 schedule is below. All times listed ET. The game you see broadcast locally will depend on your geographical area. (*) Indicates broadcast is not available in all areas.
Thursday, Oct. 19
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, Oct. 22
- Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Cleveland Browns vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- Washington Commanders vs. NY Giants, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. (Fox)
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. (Fox)
- Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
- LA Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. (CBS, ABC*)
- Miami Dolphins vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Oct. 23
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN)
Storylines we're following in the 2023 NFL season
Important dates to remember:
- The 2023 NFL regular season runs today through Jan. 7, 2024.
- Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
- Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.
Let's talk about those Lions: The Detroit Lions come into Week 7 with a 5-1 record, putting them three games ahead of the Green Bay Packers for the top spot in the AFC North. The division dominated by Aaron Rodgers for so long now belongs to Jared Goff and the Lions. Fueled by Dan Campbell and a defense you'd hate to be on the other side of, the Lions rebuild is in full effect. Do the Lions have what it takes to go all the way to the Super Bowl? That remains to be seen, but we're going to have fun watching them try.
Taylor Swift is the only thing bigger than the NFL: Taylor and Travis officially made it official this past weekend, hard launching their romance with surprise cameos on SNL and a public moment of PDA that sent Swifties and the Chiefs Kingdom swooning. As if fans weren't already on the Chiefs bandwagon, Swift has made fans of entire universe of 12-year-old girls. If they weren't already tuning in, they are now. With booming ratings, windbreaker sales galore and Taylor spotting at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor Swift has proved that the only thing bigger than the NFL is her.
That 49ers defense is dangerous: Brock Purdy silenced naysayers last season when he took over after both QBs Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo suffered season-ending injuries. Coach Shanahan traded Lance and gave Purdy the starting job this season with little trepidation that the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft had what it takes. Shanahan's decision has paid off two weeks in, the team is undefeated and Purdy shows full command of the team. But the 49ers Nick Bosa-led defense is what could take this team to the Super Bowl. The Niners come into Week 7 with just loss. If this team can stay healthy, they have the makings of a Super Bowl contender and one of the most fun teams to watch this season.
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