Monday Night Football returns to AT&T Stadium tonight, and there are two ways to watch the primetime showdown. The traditional national telecast and the ManningCast alternate feed. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals game kicks at 8:15 p.m. ET and sits alone on the primetime slate, with the Mannings slated to be on air.
Will There Be a ManningCast for Cowboys vs. Cardinals?
The ManningCast is scheduled for Week 9, alongside the main broadcast, providing viewers with Peyton and Eli Manning’s conversational breakdowns and on-air drop-ins. At the same time, the standard telecast runs on ABC and ESPN. That double-carry is confirmed, with the game time and TV assignment set for tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET.
For viewers setting up the night, the ManningCast airs on ESPN2, while the primary feed is available on ABC and ESPN, with streaming options via the ESPN app and ESPN+, depending on carriage. Local listings and streaming guides reiterate the dual-channel presentation for the Cowboys–Cardinals game.
From a scheduling standpoint, Week 9’s Sunday slate concluded last night, and tonight’s lone matchup features the Cardinals and the Cowboys. National outlets list the Monday kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET, and regional guides list ABC/ESPN as the linear home, with ESPN+ listed as a streaming option for many viewers.
Who Are the ManningCast Week 9 Guests? 
For the Week 9 matchup between the Cowboys and Cardinals, Baker Mayfield and Charles Barkley will join ManningCast as guests. The show announced the lineup Monday morning, following an earlier tease on social media.
Tonight. 8pm ET. ESPN2.
With guests: Baker Mayfield & Charles Barkley. pic.twitter.com/NNSTEY3pyJ
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Last week, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff joined Peyton and Eli during the first half, with actor Billy Bob Thornton and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams appearing later for a mix of in-game analysis and entertainment.
Any guesses on our other guest for Cardinals vs. Cowboys? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/FgQ9FXT1Hd
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As in previous episodes, guest segments are seamlessly integrated into the game flow, rather than being presented with hard breaks. Viewers can expect the Mannings to toggle between film-room notes, in-game reactions, and guest dialogue during stoppages, timeouts, and between possessions.
Meanwhile, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman handle the primary call on ABC/ESPN, alongside sideline reporting. That setup has become standard when the ManningCast is active on Monday nights.
Expect Dallas to lean on quarterback Dak Prescott in a must-steady performance, while Arizona seeks a reset after a rocky first half. Dallas has the league’s third-best offense based on PFSN’s Offense Impact metric, while Arizona has the league’s 18th-ranked defense based on PFSN’s Defense Impact metric.
The standalone slot adds pressure and visibility to roster decisions, making on-field execution and postgame front-office moves part of the same long night in Arlington.