You have more ways to stream the NFL in 2026 than ever. But finding the right service depends heavily on where you live.
In the U.S., NFL games are spread across several carriers. Outside the country, DAZN’s NFL Game Pass is the main option for getting the full league schedule, while several countries also have free local coverage.
Free NFL streaming sites in 2026
Watch NFL fixtures on these platforms for free:
1. Twitch
- Starting price (Per month): Free
- Availability: United States
- Device support: Web browsers, phones, tablets, smart TV apps, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and game consoles
Twitch has become an unusual but useful free option for NFL fans in the U.S. Amazon’s Thursday Night Football arrangement includes free Twitch streams for selected NFL games, giving you another way to watch without paying separately for Prime Video.
Pros:
- Useful for selected Thursday Night Football games.
- Live chat adds a social element.
- Works well if you only want occasional NFL coverage.
Cons:
- Only selected NFL games are available.
- Does not provide Sunday Ticket.
2. Channel 5
- Starting price (Per month): Free
- Availability: United Kingdom
- Device support: Web browsers, phones, tablets, smart TVs, and supported streaming devices
Two Sunday games are available here free-to-air each week across 5 and 5Action, with the main 9 p.m. Sunday game forming the centerpiece of the NFL On 5 coverage.
Pros:
- Includes selected playoff games.
- Includes Super Bowl LXI.
- Covers the UK’s London games.
- No long-term sports subscription is required.
Cons:
- Most NFL games remain outside the free package.
3. TVNZ+
- Starting price (Per month): Free
- Availability: New Zealand
- Device support: Smart TVs, streaming devices, phones, tablets, and web browsers
TVNZ+ provides free NFL coverage in New Zealand. The 2026 arrangement includes three NFL games each week, along with playoff games and Super Bowl LXI.
Pros:
- Playoff coverage is included.
- Super Bowl LXI is included.
- Useful for casual fans who do not need every game.
Cons:
- Only a portion of the weekly schedule is available.
- Restricted to New Zealand.
Paid NFL streaming sites in 2026
For the best coverage, consider the following services:
1. YouTube TV
- Starting price (Per month): $82.99
- Availability: United States
- Device support: All devices.
The base package covers several networks that carry NFL games. These give you access to a large part of the regular-season schedule, including local Sunday afternoon games and nationally televised matchups.
The major advantage comes from combining YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket. Our YouTube TV vs. NFL Sunday Ticket guide explains exactly how the two services differ.
Pros:
- Unlimited DVR storage.
- Multiview is useful for Sunday afternoons.
- Local NFL games are included where the relevant stations are available.
- Works well as the base service for NFL Sunday Ticket.
Cons:
- The base subscription does not provide every NFL game.
- Sunday Ticket is an additional expense.
2. FOX One
- Starting price (Per month): $19.99
- Availability: United States
- Device support: All major TV and phone OS.
FOX One gives you access to the FOX side of the NFL without requiring a full live-TV subscription. The service is particularly useful for FOX programming and sports content, including NFL games carried through the FOX network.
Pros:
- Useful for FOX’s NFL schedule.
- Works across major streaming devices.
- Does not require a traditional cable subscription.
Cons:
- Does not provide the complete NFL schedule.
- Games on CBS, NBC, ESPN, Prime Video and Netflix remain elsewhere.
3. Paramount+
- Starting price (Per month): $8.99
- Availability: United States
- Device support: All devices with internet access.
This gives you live local CBS games, which primarily means Sunday afternoon AFC games in your local market.
You also get CBS Sports programming and the wider Paramount+ entertainment library. For more background, see our Paramount+ review.
Pros:
- Direct access to live local CBS NFL games.
- Lower entry cost than a full live TV service.
- Includes CBS Sports content.
- Large movie and TV library.
- Works across most major streaming hardware.
Cons:
- CBS games are tied to your local market.
- Does not provide out-of-market Sunday games.
4. Peacock
- Starting price (Per month): $12.99
- Availability: United States
- Device support: All major operating systems.
The provider carries every Sunday Night Football game in the 2026 season.
NBC also has one exclusive Week 17 regular-season game on Peacock, along with playoff coverage. Our recent guide covers the latest Peacock price increase.
Pros:
- Includes selected playoff coverage.
- Lower price than most live TV bundles.
- Large entertainment library alongside sports.
- Spanish-language Sunday Night Football is available.
Cons:
- Does not carry Sunday afternoon games generally.
- Does not include Monday Night Football.
- Does not provide Thursday Night Football.
5. Amazon Prime Video
- Starting price (Per month): $14.99
- Availability: United States, other international markets
- Device support: All devices.
This is the home of Thursday Night Football in the U.S. during the 2026 season. The package includes 15 Thursday night games, along with the Black Friday game.
Pros:
- Prime Video has a large entertainment library.
- Works on almost every major streaming platform.
- One subscription covers several Amazon services.
- No separate NFL sports package is required for the Prime games.
Cons:
- Thursday games only represent part of the NFL schedule.
- Sunday afternoon games are outside the package.
- Monday Night Football is not included.
6. ESPN
- Starting price (Per month): $29.99 for ESPN Unlimited
- Availability: United States
- Device support: All devices with internet access.
ESPN remains the home of Monday Night Football in 2026. Also, NFL’s current rights arrangement also allows ESPN to simulcast ABC and ESPN games through ESPN’s streaming service. That gives you more flexibility when an NFL game appears on either network.
Pros:
- Monday Night Football is included.
- ESPN and ABC NFL games are covered through the streaming service.
- Broad sports library beyond football.
- Works on major TV and mobile platforms.
- Useful for other ESPN-exclusive sports throughout the year.
Cons:
- Does not cover Sunday afternoon games from CBS and FOX.
- Does not include Sunday Ticket.
- Thursday Night Football remains on Prime Video.
7. Netflix
- Starting price (Per month): $8.99
- Availability: United States and selected international markets
- Device support: All devices and consoles.
Netflix is now part of the NFL’s regular streaming mix because it carries exclusive Christmas Day games and additional special NFL windows during the 2026 season.
The advantage here is obvious if you already pay for Netflix. You do not need another sports-focused service for games placed exclusively on the platform.
Pros:
- Exclusive NFL games are included with a normal Netflix subscription.
- No separate sports add-on is required.
- Works on almost every mainstream streaming device.
- Useful for Christmas Day NFL coverage.
- The same subscription covers Netflix’s full entertainment catalog.
Cons:
- NFL coverage is limited to selected games.
- Other NFL windows remain on different services.
8. DAZN NFL Game Pass
- Starting price (Per month): Varies by country
- Availability: More than 200 international markets, excluding the United States
- Device support: All major OS.
If you live outside the United States and want the closest thing to an all-in-one NFL subscription, NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the service to investigate first.
The NFL says Game Pass provides every NFL game live internationally throughout the season, including the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI.
Pros:
- NFL RedZone is included.
- NFL Network is included.
- Playoffs and Super Bowl LXI are covered.
- Local-language commentary is expanding in several markets.
Cons:
- Not available as NFL Game Pass in the United States.
- Local blackouts apply in some markets.