What channel is 49ers vs. Jets game on today? How to watch Monday Night Football

The 49ers and Jets close out Week 1 with a primetime showdown on Monday Night Football, and here's how you tune in live.

San Francisco 49ers fans and New York Jets fans ultimately had to be the most patient of all over the course of Week 1, waiting for their favorite teams to close out what has been an amazing opening week of NFL action.

The two teams are set to square off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for a Monday Night Football showdown.

Kickoff will be at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 9.

Considering the multitude of storylines for this game -- everything from quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to his home area of Northern California to former Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh making his return to Levi's Stadium as the Jets' head coach -- it'll be an entertaining bout, one between two Super Bowl hopefuls.

Needless to say, the primetime attention is worthwhile. Here's how you can tune in live.

What channel is Monday Night Football on, Jets vs. 49ers?

ESPN holds the broadcasting rights for Monday Night Football, but the game will simultaneously be broadcast on ABC.

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Joe Buck will be on play-by-play duties, while Troy Aikman will provide color commentary.

Additionally, the Manningcast will air on ESPN2 with former NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning providing in-game commentary alongside a multitude of guests.

How to stream Monday Night Football, Jets vs. 49ers

For those wishing to stream the game, fans can go to ESPN's website and log in with their TV credentials. The ESPN app will also provide streaming services.

NFL+ subscribers can also watch the primetime game, while fuboTV offers free trials for first-time users.

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