Where to watch it and when
If you were flipping channels on Monday night wondering where the AFC West rivalry landed, the second game of the Week 2 doubleheader — Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders — aired on ESPN and was simulcast on ABC. Spanish-language coverage ran on ESPN Deportes. The matchup kicked off at 7:00 PM PDT from Allegiant Stadium and wrapped with the Chargers winning 20-9.
That multi-network spread is part of ESPN’s expanded slate for the 2025 season. With a two-game Monday window, the Chargers–Raiders tilt served as the nightcap, giving West Coast viewers a convenient prime-time slot while still fitting national audiences. If you watch with an antenna, the ABC simulcast meant over-the-air access in local markets carrying the network.
Here’s the quick lineup fans used to find it on September 15, 2025:
- ESPN: Primary national telecast with the standard Monday crew and production.
- ABC: Full simulcast for broadcast viewers via antenna or cable.
- ESPN Deportes: Spanish-language call aimed at Latino audiences.
For streaming, the game was available through live TV services that include ESPN and ABC as part of their channel bundles. If you use a connected TV, tablet, or phone, the ESPN and ABC apps authenticated through your pay-TV provider to deliver the same live feed carried on cable and satellite. Put simply: if your plan includes ESPN and ABC, you had a streaming path.
ESPN+ supported the night with shoulder programming, analysis, and extras. As usual, ESPN+ access did not replace a pay-TV subscription for the primary telecast and didn’t serve as a universal live stream of the game. Think of it as bonus content wrapped around the broadcast rather than the broadcast itself.
What else to know: streaming tips, audio options, and why it mattered
Let’s tackle the practical stuff first. ABC’s simulcast meant cord-cutters with a basic antenna could watch for free in markets where ABC is available over the air. If you’re unsure whether you’re in range, indoor antennas typically cover many metro areas; rural viewers may need a stronger outdoor antenna. Cable and satellite subscribers saw the same game on ESPN and ABC; both feeds carried the same action and timing.
Live TV streaming services that bundle ESPN and ABC provided a digital route. Exact channel availability can vary by location, but the principle holds: if your plan lists ESPN and your local ABC station, you were set. Most platforms support pause, rewind, and cloud DVR, though live sports often carry a small delay compared with cable. If you flipped between the two networks, you likely noticed them synced or just a tick apart.
Spanish-speaking fans had a dedicated experience on ESPN Deportes, complete with commentary tailored to Latino audiences. Many pay-TV systems also offer SAP (Secondary Audio Program) on the main broadcast for alternate-language audio, but the true Spanish production was on ESPN Deportes.
Accessibility was in place across networks. Closed captions were available on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes. If captions didn’t appear by default, toggling CC on your TV, set-top box, or app usually solved it. Device compatibility covered the usual suspects — smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles, phones, and tablets — as long as you signed in with a provider that carries the channels.
Now the football piece. The Chargers’ 20-9 win was more than a tidy scoreline; it’s a divisional result that can echo later in the season. Early AFC West games shape tiebreakers, and holding the Raiders to single digits hints at a defense settling in. For the Raiders, missing chances in the red zone and struggling to convert long drives into touchdowns put them on the back foot in front of the home crowd. This wasn’t a fireworks show — it was about control, field position, and making the most of short fields.
Scheduling-wise, the second window of the doubleheader has its own rhythm. The later kickoff suits fans from Los Angeles to Seattle and gives national viewers a clean handoff from the early game. It also lets ESPN stretch its studio coverage across the night: pregame sets the table, halftime breaks down the chess moves, and postgame wraps with highlights and interviews. If you prefer analysis-heavy TV, Monday is your night.
Production stayed consistent with ESPN’s Monday package: field-level camera work, sky views inside Allegiant Stadium, and the familiar graphics package that keeps penalties, timeouts, and down-and-distance obvious at a glance. ABC mirrored the same presentation, so viewers didn’t have to choose between picture quality and accessibility — both delivered the same show.
Traveling or away from your home market? Authentication via your pay-TV credentials typically follows you, so you could stream through the ESPN or ABC apps on the road. Just note that hotel Wi‑Fi can introduce buffering. If you were relying on mobile data, lowering stream quality to 720p often smooths playback without killing your battery.
One practical note for channel surfers: local ABC affiliates can differ by market, and some households use virtual channel numbers that don’t match old habits. On game day, an on-screen guide or a quick search in your TV’s channel list is the fastest way to lock it in. If your provider carries both ESPN and ABC, pick either — you’re watching the same telecast.
If you’re building your Mondays around the schedule this season, the two-game format will pop up again, mixing cable and broadcast to widen reach. That’s by design. ESPN’s bet is simple: make Monday Night Football easy to find, whether you pay for a sports tier, run an antenna, or switch between languages at home. Chargers–Raiders fit that strategy perfectly — same game, three lanes to watch.
For fans tracking trends, keep these quick reminders handy:
- ABC simulcasts offer antenna access in most markets carrying the network.
- Live TV streaming works when your plan includes ESPN and your local ABC.
- ESPN+ adds analysis and extras, not a universal live stream of the game.
- Spanish coverage lives on ESPN Deportes; check SAP if you need alternate audio.
Final scoreboard aside, the broadcast did its job: multiple doors in, one shared experience. If you missed it, expect condensed replays and postgame breakdowns to cycle through ESPN’s platforms this week, and keep an eye on the Monday slate — the late window has become appointment viewing for both coasts.