How to watch NFL games without cable (2026)
NFL games are split across broadcast TV, a few streaming apps and live TV services. Here's where each game airs and the cheapest way to cover the ones you care about.
For your local team, a TV antenna picks up CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC for free. Add Prime Video for Thursday nights and Peacock if you'd rather stream Sunday Night Football. If you want almost everything in one app, a live TV service like Fubo, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV covers Sunday and Monday games. Out-of-market games need NFL Sunday Ticket. Xfinity customers: Xfinity lists 50% off NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube through Oct 28, 2026. Dropping satellite? Here's how to cancel DIRECTV. Need a box for the TV? See the best streaming devices of 2026.
Where each game airs
What each option costs
Prices below were checked in October 2026 and change often, especially around the start of the season. Check the service before you sign up.
Fubo carries CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network in most markets, so one subscription covers Sunday afternoons, Sunday night and Monday night.
The cheapest setups
Just your local team: an indoor TV antenna covers Sunday afternoon and Sunday night games, plus Monday games simulcast on ABC. Add Prime Video in the weeks your team plays on Thursday.
No antenna signal: Paramount+ and FOX One together cover your local Sunday afternoon games, and Peacock adds Sunday night. That's roughly $40 a month during the season.
Everything in one place: a live TV service with ESPN covers Sunday and Monday games for one monthly price. You can cancel after the season ends, since none of these require a contract.
The internet speed you need
Plan on about 10 Mbps per TV for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K. Live sports buffer more than movies because the stream can't load ahead, so a weak Wi-Fi signal shows up during games first. If the picture keeps dropping, connect the TV with an Ethernet cable or see what speed live sports need. Not sure your plan is fast enough? Check what's available at your address.
Streaming in 4K needs a steady connection. Run our free speed test before kickoff, and see what internet speed you need.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to watch NFL games without cable?
A TV antenna for your local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games costs a one-time $20–40. Add Peacock for streaming Sunday Night Football and Prime Video for Thursday Night Football if you want more.
Which service has the most NFL games?
A live TV service such as YouTube TV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV carries CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN and usually NFL Network. Thursday Night Football still needs Prime Video, and a few games stream only on Netflix.
How do I watch out-of-market games?
NFL Sunday Ticket, sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, carries Sunday afternoon games that aren't on your local channels.
What internet speed do I need to stream football?
About 10 Mbps per TV for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K. If two people stream at once, double it.
- Plan pages from Paramount+, Peacock, FOX One, ESPN, NFL+, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu, Prime Video and Netflix, checked Oct 2026
- NFL broadcast schedule for the 2026 season
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