Where to Watch the NFL
NFL games are spread across several networks and streaming services. This guide shows where each game window airs in the U.S., and how to watch with or without cable.
NFL TV Channels and Streaming Services
- Sunday afternoon: CBS and FOX, split by region. CBS games also stream on Paramount+ in local markets, and FOX games stream on FOX One.
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video.
- Sunday Night Football: NBC and Peacock.
- Monday Night Football: ABC and ESPN.
- NFL Network: Select Thursday, Saturday, and international games.
- Netflix: A five-game slate this season, including the Week 1 game from Australia.
Late in the season the NFL can move games to different days and times, so some kickoff times and network assignments are confirmed only shortly before the game.
NFL Holiday Games in 2026
- Thanksgiving Eve: Packers vs. Rams on Netflix.
- Thanksgiving Day: Bears vs. Lions on CBS, Eagles vs. Cowboys on FOX, and Bills vs. Chiefs on NBC.
- Black Friday: Broncos at Steelers on Prime Video.
- Christmas Day: Packers vs. Bears and Bills vs. Broncos on Netflix, and Rams vs. Seahawks on FOX.
For more detail, see the NFL Thanksgiving games page.
Local and Out-of-Market NFL Games
What you can watch on Sunday afternoon depends on where you live. CBS and FOX show different games in different regions. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is the option for out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, and it does not include the national primetime games. See the NFL Sunday Ticket page for details.
Can I Watch the NFL Without Cable?
Yes, for many games. Games on your local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC stations are free over the air with an antenna. Peacock carries all NBC games, Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football, and Netflix carries its own slate. Games on ESPN and NFL Network require a TV package or the ESPN streaming service.
NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl
The playoffs begin January 16, 2027, with games spread across CBS, FOX, NBC and Peacock, ABC and ESPN, and Prime Video. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC on February 14, 2027. See the Super Bowl LXI page for details.
Where to Watch the NFL FAQ
What channels show NFL games?
CBS and FOX carry most Sunday afternoon games, NBC and Peacock carry Sunday Night Football, Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football, and ABC and ESPN carry Monday Night Football. Select games are on NFL Network and Netflix.
How can I watch out-of-market NFL games?
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. It does not include the national primetime games.
Can I watch NFL games with a TV antenna?
Yes, for games on your local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC stations. Streaming-only games, cable networks, and Sunday Ticket need the relevant service.
Does NFL Network show live games?
Yes. NFL Network carries select live games, including some Thursday, Saturday, and international games.