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- The network has Monday Night Football rights through 2033
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ESPN has teased a new Monday Night Football theme song featuring Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana.
In the 30-second clip, Stapleton can be heard singing Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” while Blackman performs the song’s famous drum solo.
Snoop Dogg does not rap or speak in the clip, but is seen dramatically with his arms wide open.
At the end of the clip, it is revealed that the song will premiere tonight and will be a precursor to Monday Night Football games throughout the season.
Chris Stapleton did a cover of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” for Monday Night Football
Snoop Dogg is also involved in the theme song, although he was not heard in the teaser
And drummer Cindy Blackman Santana also played the song’s famous drum solo
Unlike normal, there are actually two games on Monday evening this week.
The Panthers will host the Saints at 7:15ET, while the Steelers will host the Browns at 8:15ET.
The first game will appear on ESPN, while the final match will be shown on sister network ABC.
Last week, Monday Night Football debuted with the Jets’ victory over the Bills at MetLife Stadium.
ESPN signed a new deal for Monday Night Football in 2021, extending broadcast rights through 2033.