Watch National Football League (NFL) games on DIRECTV
Find out how to locate games and ways to watch NFL games on DIRECTV.
From draft coverage and major NFL trades to preseason matchups and year-round NFL Network access, DIRECTV keeps you connected to the NFL all year long
How to locate NFL games
Have you found yourself wondering what channel are NFL games on today? We hear you! NFL games are now spread out across no less than five networks and eight streaming platforms.
Thursday Night Football
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If one of the teams in the match up is within your broadcast local market, you’ll be able to watch on DIRECTV. Check your channels by entering your zip code here NFL Schedule.
- If the teams are not within your local market area, you'll need a subscription to Amazon Prime Video to watch the game.
- Once you have an Amazon Prime Video subscription you can stream on any device that’s compatible with the Prime Video app, including your DIRECTV device.
- You'll need to go to Amazon Prime Video to sign-up.
- An Internet connection is required to stream on the Prime Video app.
Sunday Football
- Sunday daytime games are held on CBS and FOX, while the night games are on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
- In-market access to your local market area team is based on your package and location. Channel information can be found by entering your zip code in NFL Schedule.
Monday Night Football
- Monday Night games are broadcast on ABC and ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Special Games
- The NFL may give exclusive broadcast rights for special games, as well as Christmas Day or international games etc. to streaming platforms like Netflix or peacock, or broadcast on their own NLF Network.
How to locate the game
DIRECTV makes it easy for you to locate games with these options:
- DIRECTV Sports Central, your go-to game day destination, where you can access to every pro football game, no matter where it’s playing, across DIRECTV, including YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN Unlimited and Peacock (subscription to each app is required for use). Learn more at Sports Central.
- Or you can enter your ZIP code in DIRECTV's best-in-class Sports Schedules.
Confirm your access to channels or need a streaming subscription to catch the game
- Check if your package and location have access to ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX or NBC, with these channel lineup tools at Get your DIRECTV channel lineup.
- If the NFL Network isn't in your base package or you want the NFL RedZone, DIRECTV SPORTS PACK includes both! The NFL Network offers year-round news, video highlights, and game-day coverage, while the NFL RedZone covers every touchdown, from every game, every Sunday afternoon during the regular season: Get DIRECTV SPORTS PACK.
- Need to add on a streaming subscription, we got you covered:
How to watch the NFL
Via the Guide and Search
- DIRECTV customers who connect via satellite can go to Ch. 700 in the Guide to see the lineup of live and upcoming football games, no matter where they play, including games on streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock built directly into the guide (internet connected Gemini device required).
- DIRECTV via internet subscribers have the ticket to every NFL game, no matter where it plays, including games on streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock with the Guide's search functionality and home page carousels based on your personalized preferences.
Via Sports Central
- No matter how you get your DIRECTV service (via Satellite or via Internet) from the main menu, access Sports Central to see live games, view schedules, set recordings for your favorite teams, and more (recording only available on DIRECTV channels).
- Learn more at Sports Central.
Additional subscriptions beyond DIRECTV subscription required to watch every pro football game. Requires high-speed internet-connected Gemini device. League blackout rules apply. Local stations/games in some markets may be unavailable due to channel disputes, more info at tvpromise.com
Additional information: NFL on DIRECTV