You know the fanfare. Heavy Action (Rock Mix), the theme that has opened Monday Night Football for decades, is now playable in Rocksmith+ with lead guitar, bass and piano arrangements, to celebrate the first Monday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season.
To the football fans out there: this one is for you. Learn the riff and you will never hear a pre-game the same way again.
We teamed up with APM Music to bring this one into the game, and it is not the last thing coming out of that collaboration. More to reveal soon.
Check it out in game, and browse the full song library for more songs to learn.
Heavy Action (Rock Mix) on Rocksmith+: the Monday Night Football Theme - 4 New Authentic Arrangements
- APM Music - Heavy Action (Rock Mix) - Bass, Lead, Piano, Chord Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I learn the Monday Night Football theme in Rocksmith+? Yes. Heavy Action (Rock Mix), the theme that has opened Monday Night Football for decades, is playable in Rocksmith+ with lead guitar, bass and piano arrangements.
What arrangements are available for Heavy Action? Bass, lead guitar, piano and a chord chart, so the fanfare can be played on guitar, bass or keys.
Why was Heavy Action added to Rocksmith+ in September 2026? It marks the first Monday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season, and it comes out of a collaboration with APM Music, with more to be revealed.
Can I learn Heavy Action on piano? Yes. The song ships with a piano arrangement alongside its guitar and bass parts.
What is Rocksmith+? Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft's interactive music learning platform for guitar, bass and piano. Songs are arranged note for note from the original recordings, and the app follows what you play in real time as you learn.
What platforms is Rocksmith+ available on? Rocksmith+ is available on PC, PS5, PS4, iOS and Android, and the mobile app is free to download for anyone who wants to try it first.
Song Availability May Vary by Region
Everyone can try Rocksmith+ for free by either downloading the mobile app for iOS and Android, or by downloading it on PS5, PS4, or PC. New mobile users can also try a free 7-day trial with all songs & lessons included when they sign up for a 12-month subscription. Check out the full song library for more songs from your favorite artists. Rocksmith+ is available on PC through the Ubisoft Store. For more on Rocksmith+, check out the official site.
