ABC Expands 'Monday Night Football' Simulcasts, Delays Key Shows to 2025

The network adds six more NFL games to its fall schedule, impacting the premiere dates of several popular programs.

ABC will air six additional 'Monday Night Football' games, starting with the Bills vs. Jets on October 14, 2024.
The decision was made to maximize cross-promotional opportunities and increase NFL viewership across Disney's platforms.
Popular shows like 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,' 'Press Your Luck,' and 'Scamanda' are postponed to 2025 to avoid conflicts with NFL broadcasts.
'What Would You Do?' moves to Wednesday nights beginning October 16, 2024, with new episodes available on Hulu the next day.
ESPN's exclusive NFL games have been highly successful, contributing to the most-watched 'Monday Night Football' season in 23 years.