How to watch the Simpsons Bengals vs. Cowboys MNF broadcast

Over a year after ESPN first debuted cutting-edge technology to present a fully animated NFL game in real time, another Funday Football game is set to air tonight.

While the 2023 edition featured “Toy Story” characters, tonight’s Funday Football will bring NFL action to “The Simpsons”‘ Springfield. The Bengals vs. Cowboys Monday Night Football matchup will air as normal on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+, but ESPN+ will also air the animated Funday matchup with Disney+.

Want to tune in to this unique take on football? Keep reading for everything you need to know about The Simpsons Funday Football.

What is The Simpsons Funday Football?

The Simpsons Funday Football is a fully animated Monday Night Football game transformed in real-time to the animation style of “The Simpsons” using Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Dallas Cowboys “live” from Atoms Stadium in Springfield.

The creators of “The Simpsons” consulted on the look, sound, and feel of the game ahead of time to ensure it’s authentic to the series; Bart and Homer will even make an appearance alongside dozens of iconic “The Simpsons” characters, voiced by voice actors from “The Simpsons” including Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Yeardley Smith.

Music, writing, and more from the series will be used during the game, in addition to prerecorded animated segments featuring ESPN personalities like the Manning brothers and Stephen A. Smith.

When is “The Simpsons” Monday Night Football game?

The Simpsons Funday Football Monday Night Football game airs tonight, December 9, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

How to watch The Simpsons Funday Football:

The Simpsons Funday Football will air on Disney+ and ESPN+. ESPN+ will also carry a normal, non-animated version of tonight’s Bengals vs. Cowboys episode.

The best way to watch The Simpsons Funday Football is by subscribing to the Disney Bundle. For $16.99/month, you’ll get access to Disney+ (including all episodes of “The Simpsons), Hulu, and ESPN+ all with ads.

Is there a free trial for the Disney Bundle?

Unfortunately, no; if you want to watch The Simpsons Funday Football live, you’ll have to sign up for one month of the bundle.

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