# 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.
- Title: How to watch every 2026 NFL game, even for free · PCMAG
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nfl, streaming, amazon prime video, peacock, espn, fubo, youtube tv, hulu, nbc, thursday night football, sunday night football, monday night football
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/how-to-watch-2026-nfl-game-live-stream-for-free-week-2
- Author: Jason Cohen
- Published: 2026-09-16T14:59:27+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nfl, streaming, amazon prime video, peacock, espn, fubo, youtube tv, hulu, nbc, thursday night football, sunday night football, monday night football
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.