How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable

Every legal way to stream NFL games in 2026, what each option costs, and which games you still cannot get without a local channel.

Published Sep 18, 2026

The short answer

Most NFL games land on one of five places: CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC, or Prime Video. If you can receive your local CBS and FOX affiliates over the air with an antenna, you already have access to the majority of games involving your local team at no monthly cost.

Streaming bundles that carry every national window

A live TV bundle such as YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV includes the local broadcast affiliates plus ESPN and NFL Network. Expect to pay roughly $80-90 per month.

Out-of-market games

NFL Sunday Ticket is the only way to watch out-of-market Sunday afternoon games live. NFL+ covers local and primetime games on phones and tablets only.

Check before kickoff

Broadcast assignments move, especially for late-season flex games. Use the NFL schedule page on this site to confirm the channel the morning of the game.