We have arrived at the best stage of the year for football fans. A new NFL season is here.
As the league has expanded its broadcast plans to include new networks and streaming services, it has become increasingly difficult to figure out how to watch the best games each week. How can you catch your favorite team? What about highly anticipated primetime battles? How much does each service cost?
Fortunately, you don't have to scramble around the internet before the opening kickoff. The Sporting News has the answers to your biggest questions.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NFL games during the 2024 season, including the best streaming options for this year's top matchups.
NFL live streams
Live streams for Sunday NFL games
There are several streaming options available for a typical Sunday afternoon slate of NFL games.
If you want to watch a Fox game and have a standard cable package, you can stream the game on the Fox Sports app or website. Sling TV also carries Fox games in select markets depending on the plan, but it does not offer CBS. If you're searching for a CBS game, Paramount+ is a good streaming option.
Fubo gives subscribers the ability to watch local games on CBS and Fox, and it is currently offering a free trial.
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| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| FoxSports.com/Fox Sports App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Paramount Plus | No | No | $7.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $76.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV (Fox games in select markets) | No | No | $40/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
'Thursday Night Football' live streams
Amazon Prime Video is once again the exclusive home of "Thursday Night Football." Games will also be televised in the local markets.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Amazon Prime Video | No | No | $14.99/month | Yes |
'Sunday Night Football' live streams
"Sunday Night Football" is back on NBC for another season. Cord-cutters can catch games on Peacock , NBC's streaming service.
In addition to CBS and Fox, Fubo carries NBC. Sling TV covers NBC games in select markets depending on the plan.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Peacock | No | No | $7.99/month | No |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $76.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV (NBC games in select markets) | No | No | $40/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
'Monday Night Football' live streams
"Monday Night Football" games will air on ABC and ESPN throughout the 2024 campaign. If ESPN is already part of your cable package, you can stream games on the network's app or website.
Fubo and Sling TV are among the other streaming options for "Monday Night Football."
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN.com/ESPN app | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $76.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $40/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
Can I watch NFL games on Fubo?
Yes, Fubo gives users the ability to stream NFL games that air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on YouTube TV?
Yes, YouTube TV covers NFL games that air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on Hulu?
Yes, a Hulu Plus Live TV plan includes ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch NFL games on Sling TV, but the amount of coverage depends on the plan and market. You can't watch CBS games on the streaming service.
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