2025 NFL Live TV & Streaming Schedule

Watching the 2025 NFL Season on TV and Streaming

When looking at the landscape of American sports, there is one that stands clearly from the rest: football. The National Football League (NFL) gridiron provides the perfect platform for some of America’s greatest athletes to deliver jaw-dropping plays and edge-of-your-seat moments.

To ensure you don’t miss a single snap on the gridiron, you will need the following channels:

• CBS
• ESPN
• ESPN+
• FOX
• NBC
• Amazon Prime Video
• Paramount Plus
• Peacock
• NFL Network
• NFL Sunday Ticket

Detailed Comparison of Services

NFL games are more readily available than other sports, with each of the major broadcasters airing games most weeks. Your location will determine which in-market games are available to you, but there are plenty of ways to ensure you have access to the out-of-market games as well.

There are four main slots for NFL games, which are all covered by the primary broadcasters. The majority of games take place on Sunday afternoon, with the prime-time slots each week falling on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Fox and CBS cover Sunday afternoon, Amazon Prime has the Thursday Night Football slot, NBC has Sunday Night Football, and ESPN is the broadcaster for Monday Night Football. Getting a package that has all of these options is your only way to ensure you catch all the nationally broadcast games.

• Sunday Afternoon: FOX & CBS
• Sunday Night: NBC
• Thursday Night Football (TNF): Amazon Prime
• Monday Night Football: ESPN

Regional Blackouts and Workarounds

Regional blackouts are an issue that all sports fans have to deal with. There is nothing more annoying than hoping to tune into your local team’s game, only to find out that it has fallen foul of the regional blackout restrictions. These blackouts are in place to protect the exclusive rights of the regional sports networks (RSNs), allowing them to be the primary broadcasters of the game with much less competition in the local area. They were also implemented to encourage fans to attend games in person.

The ability to watch these games will depend on your access to the correct regional sports networks, which can be frustrating. The best way to understand the channels you need is the RSN Lookup Tool provided by DirecTV. By putting your zip code into this tool, you will be shown your in-market games, which will help you determine the television and streaming packages you need.

A social way to get around the blackout is by going to local sports bars or a friend's house, but sometimes you just want to put your feet up and enjoy the game on your own. In this instance, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) will come in very useful for you. A VPN will encrypt your data, including your IP address, which will enable you to work around the annoying blackouts. It is important to use a reputable VPN provider like NordVPN or Surfshark, as some of the less high-profile providers have privacy and security issues.

Cable and Satellite

The vast majority of cable and satellite packages will have the four main channels needed (FOX, CBS, NBC & ESPN), with Amazon Prime being the only one you need to add on to not miss the prime-time games. Cox, Dish, Verizon Fios, and DirecTV are all primary options, each offering the channels you need, alongside a wide array of other television options.

• Cox - $61.00–$152.00 per month
• DirecTV - $69.99–$159.99 per month
• Dish - $84.99-$114.99 per month
• Verizon Fios - $69.00–$129.00 per month

Streaming options

There are lots of alternatives to cable packages, with many streaming providers now offering live sports. The likes of Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fubo TV, and SlingTV all offer the main channels needed for the nationally broadcast games, with options to add on additional channels to catch out-of-market games. For example, Hulu has a $10-a-month add-on that will increase your viewing options to include NFL Redzone and other sports channels, such as Golf Channel and FOX Soccer Plus.

• fuboTV: $79.99 per month
• YouTube TV: $72.99 per month
• Hulu with Live TV: $76.99 per month
• SlingTV: $55 per month

Other streaming options

Many NFL fans will want access to more than just the nationally broadcast games, which means exploring some of the extra streaming options. NFL Sunday Ticket is your best bet for expanding your viewing experience, as this will show every single regular-season fixture that is not available in your area. It has recently moved to YouTube TV, costing $349 per season for YouTube TV subscribers and $449 for non-subscribers.

If you already have access to FOX and CBS and only want to add some or all of the Prime-Time games to your viewing experience, then there are options for that as well. Amazon Prime, from $8.99 a month, will give you access to all the Thursday Night Football clashes, with Peacock gaining you access to NBC’s Sunday Night games and ESPN+ giving you access to Monday Night Football. Pricing for Peacock starts at $5.99 a month, and ESPN+ comes in at $10.99 a month. Both come with a selection of other channels to enjoy as well.

NFL+ is the final option, coming in at $8.99 a month, making it a much cheaper alternative to the NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL+ subscribers will only have access to in-market games live, but full replays of the out-of-market games will become available once they have finished. NFL+ users are also limited to mobile or tablet use unless they upgrade to premium ($14.99), but they do get NFL Network and NFL Redzone.

How to Watch the 2025 NFL Season for Free

If you want to tune into NFL action for free, you will need to be in the range of an ABC, CBS, NBC, or FOX station, with a good-quality antenna to hand. Throughout the season, this will give you access to a good range of games, but you will be limited by the provider you are in range of and what they happen to be showing.

The only way to get wider access to NFL games for free is to leverage free trials of the various streaming services. It is only temporary, but with most providers offering a seven-day trial period, you can stack these one after another to create a good viewing window. Beware, though, it is very important to remember to cancel these before their completion, as the fees are expensive.

*Offers, prices, and availability are subject to change. Please check with each streaming service for the latest details before purchasing

This is the NFL

The NFL was founded in 1920, making it a recent 100-year-old celebrity. During its first seasons, the NFL winner was determined by the end-of-season standings. The playoff system was implemented in 1933, while the Super Bowl, in the format that we are used to today, has been in place since 1967.

Of all professional sports leagues in the world, the NFL is the one with the highest average attendance. The average attendance in the NFL is way above 60,000 per game, and in the US, it’s the most followed sport, substantially bigger than both the NHL, the MLB, and the NBA.

32 teams are competing in the NFL. The teams are divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Further, both conferences are divided into four divisions (East, North, West, South) with four clubs in each.

American Football Conference (AFC)

• AFC East: Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets
• AFC North: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens
• AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos
• AFC South: Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars

National Football Conference (NFC)

• NFC East: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team, New York Giants
• NFC North: Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
• NFC West: Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
• NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers

The regular NFL season runs from September to December before its time for the Playoffs and finally the grand finale, Super Bowl, in February. The teams play 16 games each, though the number of home/away games are not the same every season. Each team's season opponents are decided by a predetermined formula.

NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl

As the regular season concludes, it's time for the Playoffs to begin. Seven teams from each Conference then proceed to the knockout stage of the tournament, which eventually brings two teams to the Super Bowl. The winner of each division qualifies for the Playoffs, together with three wild cards from each conference. The Playoffs are played in a knockout format, and teams from two different conferences don't face each other until the Super Bowl, where the American Football Conference winner goes up against the winner of the National Football Conference.

One player who has almost become a synonym with the Super Bowl is Tom Brady. The American quarterback holds the record for most Super Bowl wins (7) and most Super Bowl MVPs (5). Tom Brady, one of the greatest quarterbacks the game has ever seen, played for the New England Patriots before moving on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. He is also the oldest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl, at the age of 43.

NFL Records

After every season, several team and player rewards are handed out. Teams and players who’ve performed at an exceptional level throughout the season will be recognized at various banquets and events after the final game of the season. Below you’ll find some of the most valuable team awards.

• Vince Lombardi Trophy: The finest and most prestigious trophy of them all. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is what every team is fighting for throughout the season and is what makes the hard work worth it. This trophy is handed out to the winning team in the annual Super Bowl game, where the NFL champions are crowned.
• George Halas Trophy: The George Halas Trophy is handed out to the team that wins the conference final in the National Football Conference. The Dallas Cowboys have won the trophy eight times, which is more than any other team as of today.
• Lamar Hunt Trophy: Like the George Halas Trophy, the Lamar Hunt Trophy is handed out to the winner of the American Football Conference. The New England Patriots hold the record for most victories, 11 times.

Here you will get some of the most extraordinary records recognized by the NFL throughout its history.

• Most Super Bowl titles: Boston / New England Patriots & Pittsburgh Steelers (6)
• Most seasons played: George Blanda 26
• Most games played: Morten Andersen 382
• Most points scored, career: Adam Vinatieri 2673
• Most points scored in a season: LaDainian Tomlinson 186
• Most touchdowns in a season: LaDainian Tomlinson 31
• Most field goals made in a season: David Akers 44

NFL - Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we have put together the most frequently asked questions regarding the NFL streaming options. Please have a look and find out everything you need to follow the NFL season live on TV or stream, and find out about today's NFL on a live stream.

When does the 2025 NFL season start?

The NFL season starts on September 4, while the preseason kicks off on July 31 with the NFL Hall of Fame game.

When is Super Bowl LX?

Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8, 2026. Keep an eye out at the site close to the game date to find information on how to watch the Super Bowl live on TV and streaming.

Who won Super Bowl LIX in 2025?

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs in a thrilling match, securing their victory with a final score of 22-40.

Where can I watch the NFL?

The NFL is covered live on various TV and live streaming services. Depending on which game and your current location, there are multiple ways of watching the NFL live. Nationally, the NFL is aired on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network.

What live streams show the NFL?

Most live TV providers also offer a live streaming alternative where you can watch the NFL live on your phone or tablet.

Are NFL games subject to local blackouts?

There are NFL games subject to regional blackouts, i.e., out-of-market. For more information on a specific game, we ask you to check out our NFL TV and live streaming schedule.

What is NFL Network?

NFL Network is a premium television network where you can watch endless amounts of NFL content, such as studio shows, analysis, and off-season programs. Further, NFL Network will provide you with live coverage of some of the best games throughout the season.

Does NFL Network show NFL games?

Yes! With NFL Network, you will be able to watch live coverage of the NFL season. Check out our NFL Network programming schedule here to find information on upcoming games.

How many NFL games are on TV tonight?

You can find tonight's NFL games in the TV schedule on this page. Normally, the NFL games are played on Sundays, though some of the matchups take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.

Who is showing the NFL games today?

Check out the TV listings in the schedule above to find who is showing today's NFL games on TV and streaming. Livesportsontv.com provides information from every US network.

Why are there no NFL games on TV today?

In case there are no NFL games on TV today, there are other sports to enjoy. Livesportsontv.com gives you information about any upcoming live sports and how to watch it live on TV or stream.