Is Monday Night Countdown coming back?
Monday Night Countdown (1993–present) — sports on ESPN
The answer: Yes — returns September 14, 2026.
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About Monday Night Countdown
Monday Night Countdown is currently between seasons. The show last aired on January 12, 2026, and there is no confirmed return date. It is a weekly sports analysis program on ESPN that has been a staple since its debut in 1993, providing viewers with insights and news about that night's NFL game.
The program was originally called NFL Prime Monday when it started, before being renamed Monday Night Countdown in 1998. It features expert analysis, insider reports, and updates on NFL matchups, serving as a prelude to Monday Night Football. Over the years, the show has maintained its focus on NFL coverage, offering fans detailed previews and commentary during the football season.
The cast includes Scott Van Pelt as host, along with analysts Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears, and Jason Kelce. NFL insider Adam Schefter and reporters Michelle Beisner, Lisa Salters, and Laura Rutledge also contribute. The show has a runtime of approximately 131 minutes. It has not been rated on TVMaze.
Monday Night Countdown episode schedule
8 upcoming · 133 aired . Next episode: September 14, 2026.
Upcoming · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | S34·E1 | Week 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | S34·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | S34·E3 | Week 3 |
| October 5, 2026 | S34·E4 | Week 4 |
| October 12, 2026 | S34·E5 | Week 5 |
| October 19, 2026 | S34·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 26, 2026 | S34·E7 | Week 7 |
| November 2, 2026 | S34·E8 | Week 8 |
Aired · 133
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | S33·E18 | Wild Card Pre-Game Show |
| December 29, 2025 | S33·E17 | Week 17 |
| December 22, 2025 | S33·E16 | Week 16 |
| December 15, 2025 | S33·E15 | Week 15 |
| December 8, 2025 | S33·E14 | Week 14 |
| December 1, 2025 | S33·E13 | Week 13 |
| November 24, 2025 | S33·E12 | Week 12 |
| November 17, 2025 | S33·E11 | Week 11 |
| November 10, 2025 | S33·E10 | Week 10 |
| November 3, 2025 | S33·E9 | Week 9 |
| October 27, 2025 | S33·E8 | Week 8 |
| October 20, 2025 | S33·E7 | Week 7 |
| October 13, 2025 | S33·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 6, 2025 | S33·E5 | Week 5 |
| September 29, 2025 | S33·E4 | Week 4 |
| September 22, 2025 | S33·E3 | Week 3 |
| September 15, 2025 | S33·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 8, 2025 | S33·E1 | Week 1 |
| January 4, 2025 | S32·E19 | Week 18B |
| January 4, 2025 | S32·E18 | Week 18 |
| December 30, 2024 | S32·E17 | Week 17 |
| December 23, 2024 | S32·E16 | Week 16 |
| December 16, 2024 | S32·E15 | Week 15 |
| December 9, 2024 | S32·E14 | Week 14 |
| December 2, 2024 | S32·E13 | Week 13 |
| November 25, 2024 | S32·E12 | Week 12 |
| November 18, 2024 | S32·E11 | Week 11 |
| November 11, 2024 | S32·E10 | Week 10 |
| November 4, 2024 | S32·E9 | Week 9 |
| October 28, 2024 | S32·E8 | Week 8 |
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| October 21, 2024 | S32·E7 | Week 7 |
| October 14, 2024 | S32·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 7, 2024 | S32·E5 | Week 5 |
| September 30, 2024 | S32·E4 | Week 4 |
| September 23, 2024 | S32·E3 | Week 3 |
| September 16, 2024 | S32·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 9, 2024 | S32·E1 | Week 1 |
| December 30, 2023 | S31·E16 | Week 17 |
| December 18, 2023 | S31·E15 | Week 15 |
| December 11, 2023 | S31·E14 | Week 14 |
| December 4, 2023 | S31·E13 | Week 13 |
| November 27, 2023 | S31·E12 | Week 12 |
| November 20, 2023 | S31·E11 | Week 11 |
| November 13, 2023 | S31·E10 | Week 10 |
| November 6, 2023 | S31·E9 | Week 9 |
| October 30, 2023 | S31·E8 | Week 8 |
| October 23, 2023 | S31·E7 | Week 7 |
| October 16, 2023 | S31·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 9, 2023 | S31·E5 | Week 5 |
| October 2, 2023 | S31·E4 | Week 4 |
| September 25, 2023 | S31·E3 | Week 3 |
| September 18, 2023 | S31·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 11, 2023 | S31·E1 | Week 1 |
| January 16, 2023 | S30·E17 | Wild Card Pregame Show |
| December 26, 2022 | S30·E16 | Week 16 |
| December 19, 2022 | S30·E15 | Week 15 |
| December 12, 2022 | S30·E14 | Week 14 |
| December 5, 2022 | S30·E13 | Week 13 |
| November 28, 2022 | S30·E12 | Week 12 |
| November 21, 2022 | S30·E11 | Week 11 |
| November 14, 2022 | S30·E10 | Week 10 |
| November 7, 2022 | S30·E9 | Week 9 |
| October 31, 2022 | S30·E8 | Week 8 |
| October 24, 2022 | S30·E7 | Week 7 |
| October 17, 2022 | S30·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 10, 2022 | S30·E5 | Week 5 |
| October 3, 2022 | S30·E4 | Week 4 |
| September 26, 2022 | S30·E3 | Week 3 |
| September 19, 2022 | S30·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 12, 2022 | S30·E1 | Week 1 |
| January 17, 2022 | S29·E18 | NFL Super Wild Card |
| January 3, 2022 | S29·E17 | Week 17 |
| December 27, 2021 | S29·E16 | Week 16 |
| December 20, 2021 | S29·E15 | Week 15 |
| December 13, 2021 | S29·E14 | Week 14 |
| December 6, 2021 | S29·E13 | Week 13 |
| November 29, 2021 | S29·E12 | Week 12 |
| November 22, 2021 | S29·E11 | Week 11 |
| November 15, 2021 | S29·E10 | Week 10 |
| November 8, 2021 | S29·E9 | Week 9 |
| November 1, 2021 | S29·E8 | Week 8 |
| October 25, 2021 | S29·E7 | Week 7 |
| October 18, 2021 | S29·E6 | Week 6 |
| October 11, 2021 | S29·E5 | Week 5 |
| October 4, 2021 | S29·E4 | Week 4 |
| September 27, 2021 | S29·E3 | Week 3 |
| September 20, 2021 | S29·E2 | Week 2 |
| September 13, 2021 | S29·E1 | Week 1 |
| December 28, 2020 | S28·E15 | 2020-12-28 |
| December 21, 2020 | S28·E14 | 2020-12-21 |
| December 14, 2020 | S28·E13 | 2020-12-14 |
| December 7, 2020 | S28·E12 | 2020-12-07 |
| November 30, 2020 | S28·E11 | 2020-11-30 |
| November 23, 2020 | S28·E10 | 2020-11-23 |
| November 16, 2020 | S28·E9 | 2020-11-16 |
| November 9, 2020 | S28·E8 | 2020-11-09 |
| October 26, 2020 | S28·E7 | 2020-10-26 |
| October 19, 2020 | S28·E6 | 2020-10-19 |
| October 12, 2020 | S28·E5 | 2020-10-12 |
| October 5, 2020 | S28·E4 | 2020-10-05 |
| September 28, 2020 | S28·E3 | 2020-09-28 |
| September 21, 2020 | S28·E2 | 2020-09-21 |
| September 14, 2020 | S28·E1 | 2020-09-14 |
| October 30, 2017 | S25·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 23, 2017 | S25·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 16, 2017 | S25·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 9, 2017 | S25·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 2, 2017 | S25·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 25, 2017 | S25·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 18, 2017 | S25·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 11, 2017 | S25·E1 | Episode 1 |
| December 26, 2016 | S24·E16 | Episode 16 |
| December 19, 2016 | S24·E15 | Episode 15 |
| December 12, 2016 | S24·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 5, 2016 | S24·E13 | Episode 13 |
| November 28, 2016 | S24·E12 | Episode 12 |
| November 21, 2016 | S24·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 14, 2016 | S24·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 7, 2016 | S24·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 31, 2016 | S24·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 24, 2016 | S24·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 17, 2016 | S24·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 10, 2016 | S24·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 3, 2016 | S24·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 26, 2016 | S24·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 19, 2016 | S24·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 12, 2016 | S24·E1 | Episode 1 |
| December 28, 2015 | S23·E17 | Season 23, Episode 17 |
| December 21, 2015 | S23·E16 | Season 23, Episode 16 |
| December 14, 2015 | S23·E15 | Season 23, Episode 15 |
| December 7, 2015 | S23·E14 | Season 23, Episode 14 |
| August 24, 2015 | S23·E1 | Season 23, Episode 1 |
| September 6, 1993 | S1·E1 | Pilot |
Monday Night Countdown cast
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Ryan Clarkas Analyst -
Scott Van Peltas Host -
Marcus Spearsas Analyst -
Adam Schefteras NFL Insider -
Jason Kelceas Analyst -
Michelle Beisneras Reporter -
Lisa Saltersas Sideline Reporter -
Laura Rutledgeas Sideline Reporter -
Suzy Kolberas Contributor -
Sal Paolantonioas Contributor -
Ed Werderas Contributor -
Rick Reillyas Contributor -
Jeff Darlingtonas NFL Reporter -
Cris Carteras Analyst -
Tom Jacksonas Analyst -
Keyshawn Johnsonas Analyst -
Mike Ditkaas Analyst -
Trent Dilferas Analyst