Thursday Night Football doesn't have to cost you anything.
At least not for the first 30 days.
Amazon offers a 30-day free trial of Prime to eligible new members, and Prime Video is included with the membership.
That means football fans who qualify for the trial can sign up before the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and watch the game without paying for a subscription.
The Lions and Bills kick off at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium.
Here's what to know about the Amazon Prime free trial, how to sign up and other ways to watch Thursday Night Football.
Does Amazon Prime have a free trial?
Yes. Amazon offers eligible new members a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.
Free-trial members receive the same Prime Video
access as paid Prime members, including Thursday Night Football.
A valid credit card is required to sign up. The membership automatically converts to a paid subscription after the trial unless it is canceled.
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How long is the Amazon Prime free trial?
The standard Amazon Prime free trial lasts 30 days.
Amazon also offers a six-month free trial of Prime for Young Adults to eligible students and people ages 18 to 24.
How much is Amazon Prime after the free trial?
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year after the 30-day free trial.
Customers can cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged for a paid membership.
Prime for Young Adults costs $7.49 per month after its six-month trial.
How to sign up for an Amazon Prime free trial
Go to Amazon's Prime membership page and select "Start your free 30-day trial."
You'll need to sign into an Amazon account or create one and provide a valid credit card.
Once the membership is active, Prime Video is included and no additional subscription is required to watch Thursday Night Football.
How to watch Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime
Thursday Night Football streams nationally on Prime Video.
Prime members can open the Prime Video app on a smart TV, streaming device, computer, phone or tablet. Thursday Night Football games can be found on the Prime Video home page, Sports page or under live and upcoming events.
Can you watch Thursday Night Football without Amazon Prime?
Yes.
Prime Video is the national home of Thursday Night Football, but there are other ways to watch Lions vs. Bills.
The game will be televised over the air on WKBW Channel 7 in the Buffalo market and WJBK Channel 2 in the Detroit market.
NFL+ also carries live primetime NFL games, including Thursday Night Football, on phones and tablets. NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Live local and primetime games on NFL+ cannot be watched or cast to a television.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Can you watch Thursday Night Football for free? Amazon Prime trial explained
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