NFL TV & Live Streaming Schedule
Watching the 2026 NFL Season on TV and Streaming
The NFL TV and streaming schedule on this page shows upcoming games, kickoff times, TV channels and streaming options for viewers in the U.S.
How NFL games are shown in the U.S.
Most NFL games are played on Sunday afternoons, with CBS and FOX carrying games across local markets. The league also has regular national primetime windows throughout the week:
- Sunday afternoon: CBS and FOX
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video
- Sunday Night Football: NBC and Peacock
- Monday Night Football: ESPN and ABC
Selected games can also appear on NFL Network, Netflix and other national platforms, including international games, holiday games and special late-season windows. The NFL also uses flexible scheduling later in the regular season, meaning some kickoff times and network assignments are not finalized until closer to the game. Check the schedule above for the channel or streaming service assigned to a specific game.
Local and out-of-market NFL games
The NFL viewing options available to you depend partly on where you live. Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX are distributed by market, so viewers in different parts of the country may receive different games.
NFL Sunday Ticket is designed for out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games that are not being shown on local broadcasts in your area. For more information about the package, see our NFL Sunday Ticket guide.
NFL+ serves a different purpose. It includes live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games on phones and tablets, while live out-of-market preseason games are available across supported devices. Our NFL+ streaming review explains the service and its viewing options in more detail.
For individual games, always use the NFL TV and streaming schedule above to see the confirmed viewing options available.
This is the NFL
Founded in 1920, the NFL is made up of 32 teams divided between the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). Each conference contains four divisions, East, North, South and West, with four teams in each division.
Each NFL team plays 17 regular-season games over 18 weeks. Opponents are determined through the league's scheduling formula, which includes divisional games as well as games against teams from other divisions and conferences.
NFL playoffs and Super Bowl
At the end of the regular season, seven teams from each conference qualify for the NFL playoffs. The four division winners and three wild-card teams make up each conference's seven-team field, with the No. 1 seed receiving a first-round bye.
The playoffs progress through Wild Card Weekend, the Divisional Round and the AFC and NFC Championship Games. The two conference champions then meet in the Super Bowl.
NFL Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 preseason began on August 6 with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. The regular season begins on Wednesday, September 9, when the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots.
Where can I watch NFL games today?
Check the TV and streaming schedule above for today's NFL games, kickoff times and confirmed U.S. viewing options. The channel or streaming service depends on the game and, for some broadcasts, your location.
What channels show NFL games?
CBS and FOX carry most Sunday afternoon games, NBC and Peacock carry Sunday Night Football, Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football, and ESPN and ABC carry Monday Night Football. Selected games are also shown on platforms including NFL Network and Netflix. Check the schedule above because individual game assignments can vary.
How can I watch out-of-market NFL games?
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube provides out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games that are not available on local broadcasts in your area. It does not replace the national primetime packages or include preseason and postseason games. See our NFL Sunday Ticket guide for a fuller explanation.
During the preseason, NFL+ also provides live out-of-market preseason games.
Can I watch NFL games with a TV antenna?
Yes, depending on your location and the game. NFL games carried by local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC stations are available over the air with a suitable TV antenna. Streaming-only games and out-of-market Sunday Ticket games require the relevant service.
Does NFL Network show live NFL games?
Yes. NFL Network carries selected live NFL games in addition to year-round NFL programming, analysis and other league coverage. Check the schedule above for games currently assigned to NFL Network.
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game will air on ESPN and ABC. See our Super Bowl LXI TV and streaming guide for more information about U.S. coverage.
Who won Super Bowl LX?
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, winning the second Super Bowl championship in franchise history.