When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe NFL season is spread across several networks and streaming services.Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe NFL is finally back, and the regular season officially kicks off soon. The viewing options for the regular season are vast and can get a bit complicated. Fortunately, we've combed through all of the watch options and the 2026-2027 schedule to identify everything you need to know about how to watch NFL games. All 32 teams are scheduled to play 17 games (with one bye week each) in the 2026-2027 regular season, plus the wild card, divisional rounds, conference championships, and Super Bowl. This means that there are just under 300 NFL games that you can watch this season. The games are spread far and wide, appearing on regional sports networks, nationally broadcast networks, and streaming services (with some games exclusively available on streamers).Preseason runs through most of August, and the regular season formally kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with a New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks rematch of the Super Bowl. The regular season will run until January 10, 2026, after which point the Playoffs will begin with a slate of wild card games. This season's Super Bowl will take place on Valentine's Day in 2027.The viewing options get tricky, so we'll break down absolutely everything you need to know about watching the NFL this season. We've highlighted cable networks and live streaming platforms in the US, as well as international streaming options. We'll keep this guide updated throughout the season, so you can always check back for more information. How to watch NFL games without cable: quick linksUS: YouTube TV ($83/month), Sling TV ($25/month), Fubo ($65/month), ESPN ($30/month), Paramount+ ($9/month), Peacock ($11/month), Prime Video ($9/month), NFL+ ($7/month) International: DAZN NFL Game Pass (various, all games), Channel 5 (UK, Free select games), 7Plus (AU, Free select games)Access accounts from anywhere: NordVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)Key dates:Preseason: August 6, 2026—August 29, 2026Regular season: September 9, 2026—January 10, 2027Playoffs: January 16, 2027—January 31, 2027Super Bowl LXI: February 14, 2027 How to watch all NFL games on every major platformLook below for a detailed breakdown of which networks and streaming services will air specific NFL games. This chart is for local in-market and national broadcasts during the regular season. Out-of-market games are not available with these services. Netflix will also carry a handful of games this season, including a Christmas Day game. AFC afternoon games (CBS)NFC afternoon games (Fox)Sunday Night Football (NBC)Monday Night Football (ESPN)Thursday Night FootballNFL Network gamesAntennaYesYesYesNoNo*NoSling TV Orange + Blue**NoYesYesYesNoYesYouTube TVYesYesYesYesNoYesFuboTVYesYesYesYesNoYesESPN UnlimitedNoNoNoYesNoNoParamount PlusYesNoNoNoNoNoPeacockNoNoYesNoNoNoAmazon Prime VideoNoNoNoNoYesNoNFL Plus***YesYesYesYesYesYes*Thursday night games will be available over-the-air in the home markets of the two competing teams.**Sling TV's available NBC, FOX, and ABC games are subject to regional variability.***Most games are mobile-only on NFL Plus. NFL Network and NFL RedZone content (available on the Premium tier) are available on most devices, but other games can only be streamed through NFL Plus on phones and tablets.How to stream NFL games without cableBelow, we'll dive deeper into all your NFL streaming options. We'll show you how to watch Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and more, whether you want an all-inclusive streaming service or cheaper monthly subscriptions.YouTube TVYouTube TV is another service that offers access to local and primetime NFL games. The main plan costs $83 a month, but new members can get their first five months for $68 a month. This is $15 a month in savings before the service begins to charge you at the standard rate. The deal runs through the end of August. Additionally, the service offers NFL RedZone in its Sports Plus package for an additional $11 a month. YouTube TV also has a cheaper sports plan, which costs $65 a month. A limited-time deal will allow new users to get $10 a month off their first 12 months of the Sports plan.Starting with the 2023 NFL season, YouTube TV began offering NFL Sunday Ticket as an add-on. This extra package lets you watch all out-of-market games. New users can get NFL Sunday Ticket for $30 a month for eight months or $240 a year. Returning users can get NFL Sunday Ticket for $60 a month for eight months or $480 a year, but there is a savings opportunity for returning subscribers who bundle NFL Sunday Ticket with a YouTube TV subscription, wherein Sunday Ticket will only cost $47.25 a month for eight months or $378 a year, on top of the standard YouTube TV subscription prices.What you get:Local gam
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