From PCMAG · Jason Cohen · · 3m
How to watch every 2026 NFL game, even for free
The NFL spreads games across multiple networks and streaming services, but you can catch most games with the right setup.
In brief
The NFL spreads games across multiple networks and streaming services, but you can catch most games with the right setup. Fubo offers the best value for NFL coverage at $56 per month, including all major networks plus NFL Network, though you'll still need Prime Video for Thursday games. Originally reported by PCMAG.
NFL games split across networks
NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video have exclusive rights to Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Night Football. CBS and Fox carry local and national games.
Week 2 prime time schedule
Lions vs. Bills Thursday on Prime Video. Colts vs. Chiefs Sunday on NBC. Giants vs. Rams Monday on ABC and ESPN.
Week 3 prime time schedule
Falcons vs. Packers Thursday on Prime Video. Rams vs. Broncos Sunday on NBC. Eagles vs. Bears Monday on ABC and ESPN.
Week 4 prime time schedule
Steelers vs. Browns Thursday on Prime Video. Lions vs. Panthers Sunday on NBC. Colts vs. Commanders Sunday morning in London on NFL Network.
Sunday Night Football on NBC
Watch Sunday Night Football live on NBC or Peacock Premium. Live TV services like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV also carry it.
Monday Night Football on ESPN
ESPN Unlimited streams all Monday Night Football games for $29.99 per month. Select games air on ABC instead of ESPN.
Thursday Night Football on Prime
Amazon Prime members get Thursday Night Football at no extra cost. Prime costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually.
DirecTV Entertainment package
The $89.99 Entertainment plan includes ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, and NBC. Upgrade to Choice for $94.99 to add NFL Network.
Fox One streaming app
Fox One lets you watch every game on Fox for $20 monthly. Bundle it with ESPN for $50 per month.
Fubo Sports plan
Fubo carries ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network for $55.99 per month. Quarterly pricing is also available.
Hulu plus Live TV
The $89.99 per month live TV package includes ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network with ads.
Netflix carries select games
Netflix subscribers get access to a few NFL games, including two on Christmas Day. Plans start at $8.99 monthly.
NFL Plus for mobile streaming
NFL+ streams games on mobile for $6.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly. Premium adds RedZone for $14.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly.
Paramount Plus for CBS games
Games airing on CBS can be watched on Paramount+ starting at $8.99 per month.
Peacock Premium for NBC
Peacock Premium grants access to all NBC games for $10.99 monthly.
Sling TV bundle option
Sling's Essentials and Select bundle includes ESPN and NFL Network for $34.99 monthly. Add RedZone for $15 more.
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV includes ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network for $64.99 monthly. Sunday Ticket costs $20 extra.
Fubo offers best overall value
Fubo includes every major network plus NFL Network for $56 monthly. You'll still need Prime Video for Thursday games and Netflix for select matchups.
“Live TV streamers like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV seem to be the way to go, given the sheer number of networks included.”
What to remember
Fubo offers the best value for NFL coverage at $56 per month, including all major networks plus NFL Network, though you'll still need Prime Video for Thursday games.
