How to Watch Cowboys vs. Eagles on Monday Night Football on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (2-3) on Monday Night Football, Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game is simulcast on ESPN, DIRECTV channel 206, and ABC, so any DIRECTV customer with local channels can watch. Peyton and Eli Manning's alternate broadcast is on ESPN2, channel 209.
The NFC East rivals both sit a game and a half behind the New York Giants (3-1-1) after five weeks, and each has a Week 6 game first: Dallas plays at Green Bay on Sunday Night Football on October 18, and Philadelphia hosts Carolina the same day. Here's every way to watch Cowboys-Eagles on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026.
Cowboys vs. Eagles game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, October 26, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 8:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. CT / 5:15 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| TV | ESPN (DIRECTV channel 206) and ABC (your local ABC station) |
| ManningCast | Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, ESPN2 (channel 209), from 8 p.m. ET |
| Analytics broadcast | MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats, NFL Network (channel 212) |
| Broadcast crew | Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge (sideline) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited); DIRECTV app; NFL+ on phones and tablets |
| Records | Cowboys 2-3; Eagles 2-3 (through Week 5) |
What channel is Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV?
You have four channels to pick from on DIRECTV that night. The main broadcast is the same on ESPN and ABC, and the other two are alternate presentations of the same game.
| Option | DIRECTV channel | Which packages |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN (main broadcast) | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher; MySports Genre Pack |
| ABC (main broadcast) | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) | Any package with local channels |
| ESPN2 (ManningCast) | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| NFL Network (MNF Playbook) | 212 | CHOICE and higher; MySports Genre Pack |
| ESPN app | Streaming | ESPN Unlimited, at no extra cost for eligible DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN |
Press Guide and look for your local ABC station's call letters, or see what channel ABC is in your area. If you dropped local channels, our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV shows how to add them back before Monday. More channel help is in what channel ESPN is on DIRECTV and what channel NFL Network is on DIRECTV.
Not sure ESPN or your ABC station is in your package? Call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check before kickoff.
Three ways to watch the same game
The ManningCast on ESPN2
Cowboys at Eagles is one of 11 regular-season games on ESPN's 2026 ManningCast schedule. Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2, channel 209, and in the ESPN app. It's the brothers' sixth season of the alternate broadcast, which ends with a Super Bowl LXI edition in February.
MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats on NFL Network
ESPN's analytics broadcast also carries this game, on NFL Network, channel 212. It uses the NFL's Next Gen Stats tracking data for on-screen formation reads, run-pass and blitz probabilities, and a wider camera angle that keeps the whole secondary in view. Week 7 is the third of its Monday editions this season.
No Pat McAfee broadcast this week
ESPN's new Monday Night Football Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show runs on ESPN2 in Weeks 6, 9, 12, 14 and 16, so it isn't part of Cowboys-Eagles. ESPN2 has the ManningCast instead.
Pregame coverage starts with Monday Night Countdown at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Streaming Cowboys vs. Eagles with DIRECTV
| Option | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN app | ESPN Unlimited | Activate it through DIRECTV at no extra cost if your package includes ESPN; streams the main game, the ManningCast and MNF Playbook |
| DIRECTV app | DIRECTV login | Streams ESPN and ESPN2 in your package, plus your local ABC station where available |
| NFL+ | NFL+ subscription | Live local and prime-time games on phones and tablets |
DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack is the sports-focused streaming plan, built around ESPN, ESPN Unlimited and NFL Network plus your local channels where available. Questions about your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Is Cowboys vs. Eagles on NFL Sunday Ticket?
You don't need it. Sunday Ticket, sold through YouTube and YouTube TV rather than DIRECTV for homes, covers out-of-market Sunday-afternoon games. Monday Night Football is national on ESPN and ABC. See why Sunday Ticket left DIRECTV.
Cowboys vs. Eagles by the numbers
Here's how the teams compare, from the NFL's game center as of October 13, 2026.
| Stat (through Week 5) | Cowboys | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Points per game | 27.6 (7th) | 18.4 (29th) |
| Yards per game | 351.2 (11th) | 262.2 (31st) |
| Defensive sacks | 5 (30th) | 6 (28th) |
| Interceptions | 0 (32nd) | 3 (14th) |
| Turnover differential | -3 (22nd) | -2 (20th) |
| Passing leader | Dak Prescott: 1,381 yards, 9 TD, 3 INT | Jalen Hurts: 933 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT |
| Rushing leader | Javonte Williams: 276 yards, 6 TD | Saquon Barkley: 182 yards, 0 TD |
| Receiving leader | CeeDee Lamb: 39 catches, 507 yards, 4 TD | Dontayvion Wicks: 17 catches, 260 yards, 1 TD |
Cowboys vs. Eagles storylines
- The 2025 series was split: Philadelphia won the 2025 opener 24-20 at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, a game delayed about an hour by lightning. Dallas got even on November 23, 2025, rallying from 21-0 down to win 24-21 on a field goal as time expired.
- The Eagles have lost three straight: after a 27-7 loss at Chicago on Monday night in Week 3 and a 24-20 home loss to the Rams in Week 4, Philadelphia fell 19-17 to Jacksonville in London on a 57-yard field goal on the final play.
- Dallas is coming off an upset: the Cowboys lost 24-16 at home to a winless Tampa Bay team on Thursday Night Football on October 8.
- Offense against defense: Dallas scores 9.2 more points per game than Philadelphia, but the Cowboys are the only team in the NFL without an interception.
- A new Eagles target: Dontayvion Wicks, acquired from Green Bay in April, leads Philadelphia in receiving yards.
Looking back? Our guides to Buccaneers vs. Cowboys and Eagles vs. Jaguars in London covered each team's Week 5 game.
Prime-time games in NFL Week 7
| Game | Date and time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots at Bears (TNF) | Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Steelers vs. Saints in Paris | Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network (212) |
| Chiefs at Seahawks (SNF) | Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| Cowboys at Eagles (MNF) | Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | ESPN (206) and ABC |
Last week's Monday game is in our Bills vs. Rams guide, and season-long channels are in our guide to watching the NFL on DIRECTV.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV?
ESPN on channel 206, or your local ABC station. The game is simulcast on both.
What time is Cowboys vs. Eagles?
Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT, 5:15 p.m. PT) on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Is Cowboys vs. Eagles on ABC?
Yes. ABC simulcasts this Monday Night Football game with ESPN, so you can watch on your local ABC station.
Is there a ManningCast for Cowboys vs. Eagles?
Yes. Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli airs on ESPN2, DIRECTV channel 209, starting at 8 p.m. ET. NFL Network (channel 212) also carries the MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats broadcast.
Can I stream Monday Night Football with DIRECTV?
Yes. If your package includes ESPN, you can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost (eligible customers) and watch in the ESPN app. The DIRECTV app also streams ESPN and your local ABC station where available.
Want ESPN in your package before Monday night? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times, networks, alternate broadcasts and broadcast crews are set by the NFL and ESPN and may change. Records and stats reflect games through Week 5. Channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, NFL Network, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.