Buccaneers vs Lions: Time, Channel & Free Live Streaming Info for Monday Night Football

Go beyond subscription services and cable TV to live stream Buccaneers vs. Lions and use these sports betting sites! We break down the best sites to watch Monday Night Football this evening.

Robert Criscola - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Robert Criscola • Betting Analyst
Oct 20, 2025 • 15:48 ET • 4 min read
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) celebrates with middle linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Your NFL picks are in and your Buccaneers vs. Lions predictions have been finalized. Now it's time to kick back and watch (or listen to) the game!

We dive into every option NFL fans and bettors have at their disposal to view Monday Night Football, featuring streaming options from our top legal sports betting sites.

Read on for more details and to discover the best sign-up offer in case you don't have an account already.

Buccaneers vs Lions game info

Location Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Date Monday, October 20, 2025
Kickoff 7:00 p.m. ET
TV ESPN or ABC

How to stream Buccaneers vs Lions on Caesars Sportsbook

Bet $1, get 20 100% boosts

Code: COVERS20X

In December 2022, Caesars became the first sportsbook in the U.S. to offer live streaming of select NFL games with the launch of its "Watch & Bet" feature, available for both regular season and playoff matchups. Since then, the platform has enhanced the experience with "BetVision," an integrated viewing interface that lets users watch games while accessing live odds, placing bets, and managing bet slips directly within the video player.

To access the stream, simply open the Buccaneers vs. Lions game in the Caesars app. From there, you can not only view real-time NFL odds and place in-game wagers, but also watch the action unfold live!

Read our detailed Caesars Sportsbook review to learn more about the site's NFL betting options, key features, customer service, and withdrawal options.

How to live stream Buccaneers vs Lions with bet365

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$1,000 First Bet Safety Net

Code: COVERS365 (Void in Ontario)

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Bet $10, Get $50

Code: COVERS365 (Void in Ontario)

For Canadian users, bet365 stands out as a top-tier platform for live streaming NFL and NHL games in real time. By selecting a game within the bet365 app, users can watch the action as it happens while placing wagers simultaneously.

To access NFL live streams, registered users in Canada must have a positive account balance and have placed a bet within the last 24 hours.

Read our detailed bet365 review to learn more about the site's options for betting on the NFL, plus other key features.

How to live stream Buccaneers vs Lions with BET99

Bet99

$800 First Bet Encore

Code: COVERSBONUS

BET99 now offers a fully integrated betting and viewing experience through BetVision, launched in time for the 2025 NFL season. This interactive platform combines live streaming, real-time stats, and embedded bet slips into a seamless, single-screen interface.

To get started, log in to your BET99 account and navigate to the “Live In-Game” section. Events marked with a play icon are available for live streaming. To access the stream, you must place either a pre-game or in-play wager on the event. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Read our detailed BET99 review to discover why the sportsbook has become a fan favorite among Canadian bettors.

📺 How to watch Buccaneers vs Lions on TV

Tune in to ABC or ESPN this evening to catch this can't-miss game. Veteran broadcaster Joe Buck will lead the play-by-play coverage, joined in the booth by three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman.

If you don't have a cable subscription, ESPN now offers ESPN Unlimited, a direct-to-consumer streaming tier with full access to ESPN’s linear networks like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN on ABC, and many more. The platform serves up more than 47,000 live events per year, including MNF.

📻 How to listen to Buccaneers vs Lions

If you'd rather listen to the action, grab your radio or smartphone and tune into the national feeds provided by Westwood One Sports and SiriusXM NFL Radio (Channel 88).

Local residents can catch the Buccaneers broadcast on 97.9 FM WXTB in Tampa. Detroit's local feed is 97.1 FM WXYT.


Buccaneers vs Lions Predictions for Monday Night Football


🏈 What is Monday Night Football?

Monday Night Football has long been a crown jewel of the NFL schedule, delivering a prime-time stage that caps off each week of action. The tradition began in September 1970 when ABC introduced the concept of a nationally televised game on Monday night, instantly changing the way fans experienced professional football. It was designed to bring the game to a broader audience and quickly became a cultural phenomenon.

Over the decades, Monday Night Football has showcased unforgettable performances and legendary matchups, turning weeknights into can’t-miss events. In 2006, ESPN took over as the exclusive broadcaster, carrying the tradition into a new era and ensuring millions of fans could tune in. Today, Monday Night Football remains a centerpiece of the NFL’s programming, blending star power, high stakes, and the unique electricity of football under the lights.

📆 Monday Night Football schedule

Date Matchup Time
9/8
Week 1
Vikings at Bears 8:15
ESPN/ABC
9/15
Week 2
Buccaneers at Texans 7:00
ESPN/ABC
9/15
Week 2
Chargers at Raiders 10:00
ESPN
9/22
Week 3
Lions at Ravens 8:15
ESPN/ABC
9/29
Week 4
Jets at Dolphins 7:15
ESPN
9/29
Week 4
Bengals at Broncos 8:15
ABC
10/6
Week 5
Chiefs at Jaguars 8:15
ESPN/ABC
10/13
Week 6
Bills at Falcons 7:15
ESPN
10/13
Week 6
Bears at Commanders 8:15
ABC
10/20
Week 7
Buccaneers at Lions 7:00
ESPN/ABC
10/20
Week 7
Texans at Seahawks 10:00
ESPN
10/28
Week 8
Commanders at Chiefs 8:15
ESPN/ABC
11/3
Week 9
Cardinals at Cowboys 8:15
ESPN/ABC
11/10
Week 10
Eagles at Packers 8:15
ESPN/ABC
11/17
Week 11
Cowboys at Raiders 8:15
ESPN/ABC
11/24
Week 12
Panthers at 49ers 8:15
ESPN
12/1
Week 13
Giants at Patriots 8:15
ESPN
12/8
Week 14
Eagles at Chargers 8:15
ESPN/ABC
12/15
Week 15
Dolphins at Steelers 8:15
ESPN
12/22
Week 16
49ers at Colts 8:15
ESPN
12/29
Week 17
Rams at Falcons 8:15
ESPN
No MNF matchup for Week 18

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Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.

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