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How Spectrum, ESPN dispute affects NY Jets vs. Bills game on Monday Night Football

northjersey.com digital desk
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Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will kick off their 2023 NFL season against the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football" this week, but will some New Jersey residents be blocked from watching it on TV in their homes?

A financial dispute between Charter Communications and Disney has led to ESPN and ABC channels being blacked out for Spectrum cable subscribers. This includes Spectrum customers in New Jersey. Spectrum is available in the following New Jersey towns:

  • Cliffside Park

  • Edgewater

  • Englewood

  • Englewood Cliffs

  • Fairview

  • Fort Lee

  • Guttenburg

  • Leonia

  • Little Ferry

  • Moonachie

  • Palisades Park

  • Ridgefield

  • Ridgefield Park

  • Teterboro

It's unclear how long the standoff will last, but the clock continues to tick for NFL fans as this weekend's season-opening games approach.

What channel is Jets vs. Bills on Monday night?

Time: 8 p.m.

TV: ABC/ESPN

Radio: ESPN New York 98.7 FM

How to watch ESPN and ABC without Spectrum

Emily Barnes of Gannett's New York State Team reports the following ways:

Sling TV

Sling TV's Orange plan has 32 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. Right now, get your first month of Sling Orange for $20. The subscription charge is $40 per month after that.

YouTube TV

You can stream major broadcasts and cable networks, including ESPN, with YouTube TV. You can also record broadcasts and add up to six accounts per household.

The subscription fee for YouTube TV is $72.99 per month, but you can start with a free trial.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is the streaming service owned by ESPN and The Walt Disney Co. ESPN+ does not provide access to ESPN's traditional TV content, but it does air other shows and sporting events.

An ESPN+ subscription costs $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.

Fubo

Fubo offers ESPN and other channels, plus the ability to record your favorite shows to the Cloud DVR. The subscription service is $74.99 per month. You can try the service with a free trial first.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV offers over 90 channels, including ESPN, plus access to ESPN+ and Disney+. Get a subscription for $69.99 per month.

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