NFL Viewing Options Expand as Season Kicks Off

NFL fans nationwide can watch Week 1 games today across multiple networks and streaming platforms, including CBS and Fox for afternoon matchups, Peacock and NBC for Sunday Night Football, and exclusive coverage on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ for select contests.

Games today feature in-market Sunday afternoon broadcasts on CBS and Fox, with live streams available via Paramount+ and FOX One. Fans outside local markets can subscribe to NFL+ for mobile access to every out-of-market game and national primetime matchups. Peacock streams all NBC-aired contests, including Sunday Night Football, while ESPN+ covers Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC. Thursday Night Football remains exclusive to Amazon Prime Video.

Nut Graf The NFL’s broad distribution strategy ensures that viewers can tune in on traditional TV, direct-to-consumer apps, or over-the-top streaming services. This multi-platform approach caters to cord-cutters, mobile viewers, and international audiences, reflecting the league’s push toward digital accessibility.

Broadcast Highlights

  • AFC and NFC afternoon games: CBS (stream on Paramount+) and Fox (stream on FOX One).
  • Sunday Night Football: NBC and Peacock (ad-supported and premium tiers available).
  • Out-of-market games and mobile-only primetime: NFL+ Premium on the NFL app ($15/month) for live local and national games on phones and tablets.
  • Thursday Night Football: Amazon Prime Video exclusively streams TNF matchups; first game of the season is free on YouTube.

Streaming Service Recommendations

  • FuboTV Pro ($85/month) offers extensive NFL coverage, all local and primetime games, plus optional NFL RedZone add-on.
  • YouTube TV ($83/month) includes local and national games; NFL Sunday Ticket add-on grants out-of-market access.
  • Sling TV Orange + Blue ($66/month with promotion) covers Fox, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network, but lacks Prime Video exclusives.
  • Paramount+ Essential ($8/month) streams live CBS games; Premium tier ($13/month) adds Showtime and ad-free on-demand.
  • Peacock Premium ($17/month) streams all NBC games, including Sunday Night Football, but not local Sunday afternoons or Monday night.

For those relying on free options, an HD antenna provides local CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC broadcasts, while the NFL app offers highlights and game replays at no cost. Continuous platform innovations and new direct streaming entrants from ESPN (ESPN Unlimited) and Fox (FOX One) promise even more viewing flexibility as the season progresses.