It's getting more and more expensive to be an NFL fan. Even if you haven't cut cable, you can no longer watch every NFL game under the same TV plan. The NFL is rapidly expanding streaming exclusives with more games going to Prime Video, Netflix and more every season.
In fact, in 2026, the most expensive fanbase to be a part of would be an out of market Green Bay Packers fan. Packers games are going to span local broadcasts, national broadcasts, Prime Video and Netflix streaming exclusives. Sorry, cheeseheads.
The path to watch the most NFL games in 2026 includes three key subscriptions: either Fubo or YouTube TV with the NFL Sunday Ticket, combined with Prime Video and Netflix. But, it's not the cheapest route either. For six months of those streaming
services and the new user Sunday Ticket price, the cheapest price tag is over $600.
But, there are other options, from Fubo's free trial and signup deals that cover every NFL game outside of Netflix and Amazon Prime, to Sling for the lowest monthly cost. It will just depend on which channel has your team's game. Here's a breakdown of how to watch every NFL game this season (and how much it could cost you):
How to watch the most NFL games with live TV
- Fubo TV - Get access to more than 200 live channels with Fubo, including ESPN, FOX, NFL Network, CBS and NBC Sports. Not only do you get a five-day free trial, but you get $10 off your first month. Fubo also offers add-ons like the NFL RedZone. Plans start at $54.99 per month.
- Sling TV - Sling TV packages start with 34 channels on Sling Orange, or more than 40 with Sling Blue. Sling Orange includes channels like the ESPN-suite. Plus, you can grab the Sports Extra add-on to maximize your sports content. Plans start at $45.99 per month.
- YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket - Get local and national broadcasts and nearly 30 dedicated sports channels on the YouTube TV Sports Plan for $44.99 for your first six months and $64.99 after that. Looking for out-of-market games? Adding the NFL Sunday Ticket for $30 per month for 8 months for new users or $47.50 for returning users.
- Hulu + Live TV- Surf over 100 channels of TV, news, live sports and entertainment. Some channels will depend on your local market, like ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, but you'll also get access to ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. Packages start at $89.99 per month, which includes access to Hulu's massive streaming library.
YouTube TV is your home for Sunday Ticket
The NFL's Sunday ticket lives exclusively on YouTube TV. You need a YouTube TV subscription before you can add the Sunday ticket package. YouTube TV's base plan is $82.99 per month, currently reduced to $67.99 per month for five months, or you can skip straight to sports and get the YouTube TV Sports plan for $44.99 per month for the first six months ($64.99 after that).
The NFL Sunday Ticket is an additional charge. It costs $240 for new users, or eight monthly payments of $30.00 (added to the base plan). For returning users, the NFL Sunday Ticket is $378 or eight monthly payments of $47.25 on top of the base plan of your choosing.
Watch the most NFL games with Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV
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How to watch Thursday Night Football games on Prime Video
Prime Video is your home for Thursday Night Football. Amazon started streaming Thursday Night Football games back in 2017, but the online retailer didn't get exclusive rights until 2022. Amazon signed an 11-year deal with the NFL to exclusively stream Thursday Night Football games through the 2033 season. TNF games are still shown on live TV in local markets for the teams that are playing. For 2026, the first Thursday Night Football game is a Netflix exclusive, so Prime Video broadcasts start in Week 2.
Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime
You will need an Amazon Prime membership or a standalone Prime Video subscription to watch Thursday Night Football.
Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime
How much does Prime Video cost?
Alone, Prime Video costs $8.99 per month. But, it comes included with any Amazon Prime subscription priced at $14.99 per month. Amazon Prime is a paid membership program that offers various benefits like free shipping on eligible items, access to streaming content such as Prime Video and Amazon Music and more. There are membership discounts for young adults (aged 18-24) and anyone receiving government assistance.
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Thursday Night Football schedule on Prime Video
- Sept. 17 - Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
- Sept. 24 - Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers
- Oct. 1 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
- Oct. 8 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
- Oct. 15 - Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos
- Oct. 22 - New England Patriots at Chicago Bears
- Oct. 29 - Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers
- Nov. 5 - Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens
- Nov. 12 - Washington Commanders at New York Giants
- Nov. 19 - Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans
- Friday, Nov. 27 - Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Dec. 3 - Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams
- Dec. 10 - Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots
- Dec. 17 - San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers
- Dec. 24 - Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles
- Dec. 31 - Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
How to watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock
Under the watchful eye of arguably the best play-calling duo on the market, Mike Tirico and Chris Collinsworth, Sunday Night Football airs on NBC and consistently delivers the best and most-watched NFL games of the week. NBC can be streamed with a Fubo free trial, or the game can also be watched on Peacock.
Watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock
NBC and Peacock will both air and stream Sunday Night Football, so if you're away from home, stream it on Peacock.
Sign up for Peacock today!
Watch Sunday Night Football with Fubo
How much is Peacock?
Peacock offers three streaming tiers, but Peacock Select does not give you access to sports.
- Peacock Premium: The monthly ad-supported subscription plan is $12.99/month.
- Premium Plus Plan: The monthly ad-free plan is $19.99/month.
How to watch Monday Night Football on ESPN
- Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN Unlimited - On some occasions, the game might be available on ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, which is typically $29.99/month, with access to channels like ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN on ABC. But, you can bundle Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited and lock it in for an entire year.
- Fubo TV - Get access to more than 200 live channels with Fubo, including ESPN, FOX, NFL Network, CBS and NBC Sports. Not only do you get a one-week free trial, but you get $30 off your first month. Fubo also offers add-ons like the NFL RedZone. Plans start at $54.99 per month ($84.99 after the first month).
- YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket - Get local and national broadcasts and nearly 30 dedicated sports channels on the YouTube TV Sports Plan for $44.99 for your first six months and $64.99 after that. Looking for out-of-market games? Adding the NFL Sunday Ticket for $30 per month for 8 months for new users or $47.50 for returning users.
- Hulu + Live TV- Surf over 100 channels of TV, news, live sports and entertainment. Some channels will depend on your local market, like ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, but you'll also get access to ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. Package start at $81.99 per month, which includes access to Hulu's massive streaming library.
- Sling TV - Sling TV packages start with 34 channels on Sling Orange, or more than 40 with Sling Blue. Sling Orange includes channels like the ESPN-suite. Plus, you can grab the Sports Extra add-on to maximize your sports content. Plans start at $45.99 per month.
What is ESPN Unlimited?
ESPN Unlimited is ESPN's premium streaming plan. It includes access to all 12 of ESPN's networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes and SEC Network. Subscribers will get access to over 47,000 live sporting events all year long. ESPN Unlimited costs $31.99 per month, but you can bundle it with your Disney+ and Hulu streaming package for a total of $34.99 per month.
Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN Unlimited
You're likely already paying for Disney+ and Hulu, add ESPN Unlimited for a total of $35.99 per month and get access to NFL games like Monday Night Football.
Bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+/Hulu
How to watch Netflix-exclusive NFL games
Netflix is slowly expanding their rights to NFL games, what started as Christmas Day games is now five games broadcast on Netflix in the 2026 season. Netflix subscriptions start at $8.99 per month for a standard plan with ads for up to two devices, $19.99 to go ad-free for up to two devices for up to two members and $26.99 to go premium on up to four devices for up to three members. Additional costs exist for each member you add to your household.
NFL Netflix schedule 2026
- Thursday, Sept. 10 - San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia
- Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams
- Friday, Dec. 25 - Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
- Friday, Dec. 25 - Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
- Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 - Matchup TBD
How to watch CBS and Paramount exclusive NFL games?
Watch NFL games on CBS and Paramount+
Paramount+ is a dream for sports fan all-year long with live sports including NFL games, March Madness, the PGA Tour and more.
Sign up for Paramount+ today!
Watch CBS games free with Fubo
How much is Paramount+?
Paramount+ offers two flexible plans to fit your streaming needs:
- Paramount+ Essential is just $8.99 per month and gives you access to thousands of episodes, hit movies and live NFL on CBS (with limited ads).
- Paramount+ Premium is $13.99 per month and includes everything in the Essential plan plus SHOWTIME originals, blockbuster movies, and live TV with fewer ads.
How to watch NFL games on FOX?
- Fubo TV - FOX is included with a Fubo TV package as one of the more than 200 live channels you'll get access to with Fubo. Not only do you get a one-week free trial, but you get $30 off your first month. Fubo also offers add-ons like the NFL RedZone. Plans start at $54.99 per month ($84.99 after the first month).
- YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket - Get local and national broadcasts and nearly 30 dedicated sports channels on the YouTube TV Sports Plan for $44.99 for your first six months and $64.99 after that. Looking for out-of-market games? Adding the NFL Sunday Ticket for $30 per month for 8 months for new users or $47.50 for returning users.
- Sling TV - In some markets, Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Sling Blue packages get access to the local FOX affiliates, where some NFL games air. Sling Blue starts at $45.99 a month, while Sling Orange + Blue starts at $60.99 a month.
- Fox One - Fox joined the streaming services in August 2025, offering direct-to-consumer streaming starting at $19.99/month after a seven-day free trial. It includes access to local affiliate FOX stations, as well as nationally-televised content on FS1 and FS2. You can now add FOX One on to your ESPN Unlimited package for $39.99/month total.
How to watch NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone shows you live coverage of games across the league as either team is getting ready to score. You can access it through several TV packages through sports add-ons. Here's a breakdown:
- Fubo TV - NFL RedZone comes with Fubo TV's Sports Plus plan, which is an additional $10.99 per month on top of your base plan. You still get a five-day free trial and $10 off your first month, plus it comes with Fox ONE and ESPN Unlimited included, saving you more money and giving you access to more sports content.
- Sling TV - In order to access NFL RedZone on Sling, you will need to choose either Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue, plus add the Sports Extra add-on. Sling Blue + Sports Extra starts at $56.99 per month. The Sports Extra add-on starts at $11 per month with a Sling Blue or Sling Orange plan, if you're going with Sling Blue + Orange, it is $15 per month.
- Hulu + Live TV- In order to access NFL RedZone on Hulu + Live TV, you will need the sports add-on, which is $9.99/month on top of Hulu's base plan of $89.99 per month.
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