The Green Bay Packers need this one.

Tonight, Matt LaFleur’s 10-4 team is going head-to-head with the 5-9 New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field in a game that has major playoff implications.

Entering the week 16 contest, Jordan Love’s club sits at sixth place in a crowded NFC where seven teams advance to the postseason. The 10-5 Commanders are right on their tail and a win tonight means they’re more likely to play the 8-7 Falcons instead of the 9-6 Rams in the wild card round.

We’re getting ahead of ourselves, though.

First, the Packers will need to take down Spencer Rattler and the Saints. Last week, the team dropped a 20-19 heartbreaker to the Commanders; before that, Darren Rizzi’s squad eked out a win over the Giants.

They’re ready for the Packers this week too.

“With temperatures in Green Bay projected to hover around 30 degrees or lower for their Monday night clash against the Packers, Saints quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko decided to simulate the icy environment,” according to ESPN.

To see if their unorthodox strategy pays off, here’s everything you need to know about the Packers vs. Saints Monday Night Football game, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.

Packers-Saints date and time: When is the Packers vs. Saints MNF game?

Kickoff for the Packers-Saints game is set for 8:15 p.m. ET tonight, Dec. 23.

What channel is the Packers vs. Saints game airing on?

Tonight’s Monday Night Football matchup between the Packers and Saints is airing on ESPN, so if you have cable, all you have to do is turn to the worldwide leader in sports around 8:00 p.m. tonight and you’ll be set.

How to watch Packers vs. Saints for free:

If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream Monday Night Football for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month and gain access to over 90 live channels including ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2.

Other ways to stream Packers vs. Saints:

While Sling TV doesn’t offer any free days, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free.

Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN (and ESPN2, if you want to check out the ManningCast on select dates), and right now, you can get 50% off your first month. Instead of $40, you’ll pay $20 and get access to a few more Monday Night Football games before the second-month payment is due.

How to Watch Packers vs. Saints from Anywhere:

If you are outside of the US or unable to watch the Packers and Saints in your region, consider a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Whether you’re traveling or living abroad, using a VPN allows you to stream live TV and your favorite shows and movies using your usual streaming services, without any restrictions. A VPN lets you change the IP address on your device so that you can access your favorite apps and websites whether you’re in the UK, Canada, Mexico, or anywhere in the world.

Using a VPN is Easy…

• Choose a VPN that best fits your needs
• Download the software on your device
• Select a country as your new virtual location
• Log into whichever streaming service is carrying the title and start watching your favorite shows and movies from anywhere

Is there a ManningCast tonight?

No, the ManningCast will return for Wild Card weekend.

Peyton, Eli and their recurring special guest Bill Belichick — along with others who have yet to be announced — will provide commentary on ESPN2 and ESPN+ during a game that is yet to be determined at the time of publication.

Monday Night Football 2024 NFL schedule: Who is playing in Monday Night Football?

• Week 16: New Orleans at Green Bay – Monday, December 23 at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Week 17: Detroit at San Francisco – Monday, December 30 at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, ABC)

Where are the Packers and Saints playing tonight?

The Packers and Saints are playing tonight’s MNF matchup at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.