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HOW TO WATCH NFL ON DIRECTV
Stream NFL games all 2026-27 season
DIRECTV makes it easy to keep up with your NFL team—catch every Sunday, Monday & Thursday matchup with gametime alerts, live stats and Multiview across CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC & NFL Network—plus every touchdown on NFL RedZone.
*Req's internet-connected Gemini device and separate paid subscriptions to view games on third party apps.
The national networks you need
Wondering where to watch NFL games? DIRECTV carries the networks that broadcast the NFL, including CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network — across a variety of live TV plans.
Watch NFL without cable
No satellite dish or cable line required. DIRECTV streaming delivers the channels you need over the internet, and lets you connect your other apps like Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max in one place.
NFL RedZone & specialty coverage
Every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game lives on NFL RedZone from NFL Network — included in the PREMIER package, or the DIRECTV Sports Pack add-on ($14.99/mo.) or MySports Extra mini-pack ($13.99/mo.).
Watch NFL free for 5 days with DIRECTV
Want to see why football fans choose DIRECTV? Start with a 5-day free trial on any DIRECTV streaming plan — no contract, cancel anytime.Where to watch NFL games every day
Not sure where to watch the NFL this week? Find the game window below to see which networks and streaming services carry it. For today's exact matchups, channels and kickoff times, see NFL games on TV today.
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Sunday afternoon (1pm / 4pm ET) | CBS, FOX (out-of-market games via NFL Sunday Ticket) |
Sunday afternoon round up | NFL RedZone (Sports Pack / MySports Mini-pack; PREMIER) |
Sunday Night Football | NBC, Peacock* |
Monday Night Football | ESPN, ABC |
Thursday Night Football | Prime Video*, NFL Network |
Thanksgiving tripleheader | CBS, FOX, NBC |
Christmas Day / holiday games | Netflix*, FOX |
Super Bowl LXI (Feb 14, 2027) | ESPN, ABC |
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Ways to get more
DIRECTV Sports Pack
Add DIRECTV Sports Pack* to any Signature Package to watch more college football live, with over 35 regional and specialty networks like ACC Network, CBS Sports, ESPNU & more for just $14.99/mo.
ESPN Unlimited Plan
Included free with DIRECTV streaming packages & MySports Genre Pack. With every ESPN network included, you can stream Monday Night Football and the first-ever ESPN Super Bowl, plus thousands of extra live events a year.
DIRECTV makes it easy to find – and watch – NFL games every weekend
Find the networks & streaming services you need – along with package options – right here.
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Watch up to four games at the same time on one screen so you never miss a play.
*Only includes channels in DIRECTV packages. Feature only available on your television, not on other devices.
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How can I watch NFL games live on TV?
You can watch NFL games on DIRECTV through the following major networks: CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. To catch every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game, add NFL RedZone through DIRECTV Sports Pack (available on any signature TV plan) or with MySports Extra. The Signature PREMIER plan also includes NFL RedZone and premium sports channels for those looking for the most comprehensive live streaming TV plan.
Can I watch NFL games without cable?
Yes, you don't need a satellite dish or a cable line to watch the NFL. DIRECTV streaming delivers NFL games over the internet on the networks you need such as CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Plans are month-to-month with no annual contract, so you can watch football on your terms.
Does DIRECTV have NFL RedZone from NFL Network?
Yes. NFL RedZone is available to DIRECTV customers in the following ways:
- Included in the PREMIER Signature package
- Available through the DIRECTV Sports Pack add-on for $14.99/mo.
- Available through MySports Extra, the MySports mini-pack for $13.99/mo.
RedZone brings you every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game with seven hours of NFL coverage with Scott Hanson and up to eight games on screen at once.
What channel is the NFL game on today?
For today's exact NFL matchups, channels and kickoff times, check out the NFL games on TV today schedule on DIRECTV Insider.
What streaming services air NFL games this season?
NFL games are spread across several streaming services throughout the season: ESPN Unlimited (Monday Night Football), Peacock (Sunday Night Football), Prime Video (Thursday Night Football) and Netflix (select holiday games). For out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, NFL Sunday Ticket is available on YouTube TV and local CBS and FOX games also stream on Paramount+ and the Fox One app. With DIRECTV, you get the national networks plus access to many of these apps through the DIRECTV interface with a Gemini box.
What's the cheapest way to watch NFL games?
The DIRECTV MySports Genre Pack is our most affordable way to get the networks needed to watch NFL games without paying for the entertainment channels you don't watch. It includes the ESPN Unlimited Plan and major sports networks and you can add MySports Extra mini pack to get the NFL RedZone. New customers can start with a 5-day free trial before committing.
How can I watch NFL games live on TV?
You can watch NFL games on DIRECTV through the following major networks: CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. To catch every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game, add NFL RedZone through DIRECTV Sports Pack (available on any signature TV plan) or with MySports Extra. The Signature PREMIER plan also includes NFL RedZone and premium sports channels for those looking for the most comprehensive live streaming TV plan.
Does DIRECTV have NFL RedZone from NFL Network?
Yes. NFL RedZone is available to DIRECTV customers in the following ways:
- Included in the PREMIER Signature package
- Available through the DIRECTV Sports Pack add-on for $14.99/mo.
- Available through MySports Extra, the MySports mini-pack for $13.99/mo.
RedZone brings you every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game with seven hours of NFL coverage with Scott Hanson and up to eight games on screen at once.
What streaming services air NFL games this season?
NFL games are spread across several streaming services throughout the season: ESPN Unlimited (Monday Night Football), Peacock (Sunday Night Football), Prime Video (Thursday Night Football) and Netflix (select holiday games). For out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, NFL Sunday Ticket is available on YouTube TV and local CBS and FOX games also stream on Paramount+ and the Fox One app. With DIRECTV, you get the national networks plus access to many of these apps through the DIRECTV interface with a Gemini box.
Can I watch NFL games without cable?
Yes, you don't need a satellite dish or a cable line to watch the NFL. DIRECTV streaming delivers NFL games over the internet on the networks you need such as CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Plans are month-to-month with no annual contract, so you can watch football on your terms.
What channel is the NFL game on today?
For today's exact NFL matchups, channels and kickoff times, check out the NFL games on TV today schedule on DIRECTV Insider.
What's the cheapest way to watch NFL games?
The DIRECTV MySports Genre Pack is our most affordable way to get the networks needed to watch NFL games without paying for the entertainment channels you don't watch. It includes the ESPN Unlimited Plan and major sports networks and you can add MySports Extra mini pack to get the NFL RedZone. New customers can start with a 5-day free trial before committing.