Faithful, wake up — ESPN and the NFL just dropped a primetime bomb that’s got Levi’s Stadium absolutely electric! Your Week 12 Monday Night Football clash against the Carolina Panthers has been flexed and upgraded with a new 8:25 p.m. ET kickoff (shifted slightly for maximum national drama), guaranteeing full nationwide coverage on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+ — no blackouts, no excuses, just pure 49ers dominance beamed into every home across America under the bright lights!
That’s right: Brock Purdy picking apart defenses with that Mr. Irrelevant magic and laser precision, Christian McCaffrey exploding through holes like a human highlight reel, George Kittle bulldozing linebackers and catching everything in sight, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk torching secondaries with YAC insanity, Nick Bosa and the pass rush turning Bryce Young into a pinata, Fred Warner flying sideline-to-sideline like a missile, and Kyle Shanahan’s genius offense putting up video game numbers… all on full display for the entire country to witness San Francisco’s relentless playoff push!
This isn’t some quiet inter-conference snoozer anymore. The league looked at the schedule and said, “Hold up — America NEEDS to see the 49ers in primetime, reminding everyone why The Bay is the scariest place to play in November.” Levi’s is about to erupt with red and gold energy, the lights blazing, the crowd deafening, and the vibes straight out of a Super Bowl run. Carolina’s coming in scrappy but outmatched — their defense can’t stop the run, their offense is still figuring things out, and facing this loaded 49ers roster on Monday night? Good luck.
San Francisco is healthy(ish), hungry after any bumps in the road, and laser-focused on stacking wins for that NFC West crown and a deep playoff berth. This flexed MNF slot is the perfect stage to drop a statement: 40-burger incoming, highlights galore, and the whole nation talking about why you don’t mess with the Faithful!
Key details to lock in RIGHT NOW:
- When: Monday, November 24, 2025 – New kickoff: 8:25 p.m. ET / 5:25 p.m. PT (Levi’s local) / 7:25 p.m. CT
- Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA — the fortress where dreams go to die (for opponents)
- TV: ESPN and ABC — full national broadcast, simulcast everywhere
- Stream: ESPN+, Fubo (free trial for new users!), YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or any service with ESPN/ABC
- Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color analyst), Lisa Salters & Laura Rutledge (sideline) — the A-team for an A-game
49ers fans, adjust those Monday plans, stock up on victory beverages, rock the red and gold loud and proud, and get ready to make Levi’s shake like it’s Lombardi time. This isn’t just a game — it’s the NFL handing us the spotlight to show why Bang Bang Niner Gang runs the league!

Faithful for life. Let’s feast. BANG BANG if you’re ready to watch the country bow down on Monday night! 🔴🟡🔥⬇️