To catch every NFL game in the 2025‑26 season, use a mix of over‑the‑air (OTA) broadcasts, cable channels, and streaming services. FOX, CBS and NBC deliver the core Sunday lineup, ESPN handles Monday night, while platforms like Peacock, Apple TV+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Paramount+ provide live streams and RedZone on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and consoles.
Traditional Broadcast Networks
FOX – Sunday Afternoon Games
FOX airs the majority of Sunday afternoon matchups, especially those featuring NFC teams. The network is available OTA with a digital antenna, giving cord‑cutters free high‑definition access.
CBS – AFC Matchups & Sunday Night Football
CBS carries most AFC games and offers “Sunday Night Football” on its sister channel, CBS Sports Network, for select contests. Like FOX, CBS can be received OTA.
NBC – Sunday Night Football & Super Bowl LX
NBC holds exclusive rights to “Sunday Night Football,” the league’s premier primetime slot, and will broadcast Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET. NBC is also OTA‑accessible.
Cable Options for Premium NFL Content
ESPN – Monday Night Football & NFL PrimeTime
ESPN remains the home of “Monday Night Football,” “NFL PrimeTime,” and the weekly “NFL Live” studio show. The channel is part of most cable packages and streams via the Watch ESPN app.
NFL Network – RedZone & Game Pass Highlights
NFL Network provides supplemental coverage, including the “NFL RedZone” channel that flips between all Sunday games in real time, and highlights through “NFL Game Pass.”
Streaming Services That Cover Every NFL Game
- Peacock Premium – All Sunday Night Football, select primetime games, and the 2026 Super Bowl. $5.99 ad‑supported / $9.99 ad‑free. Supports web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
- Apple TV+ (NFL+) – Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, and exclusive NFL+ studio content. $4.99 stand‑alone or $9.99 with Apple TV+ bundle. Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, select smart TVs.
- Hulu + Live TV – Live streams of FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network. $79.99/month. Supports web, mobile, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, gaming consoles.
- YouTube TV – Same linear lineup as Hulu + Live TV plus unlimited DVR. $72.99/month. Supports web, mobile, smart TVs, consoles.
- Paramount+ – Selected Thursday Night Football weeks and NFL RedZone. $5.99 ad‑supported / $9.99 ad‑free. Supports web, mobile, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
Game Pass for Out‑of‑Market Fans
NFL Game Pass offers live preseason, regular‑season, and playoff games—including the Super Bowl—for a $149.99 annual fee. It’s ideal for travelers and international viewers, though it does not replace local broadcast rights.
Hybrid Solutions with RedZone
Both Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV include the NFL RedZone channel, which stitches together every scoring play across Sunday games—perfect for fantasy football fans who want no missed action.
Impact of Multiple Platforms on Fans and the League
The expanding streaming landscape helps the NFL reach younger, cord‑cutting audiences while preserving lucrative broadcast deals. For viewers, the benefit is flexibility across devices; the downside is subscription fatigue, as costs can exceed a traditional cable package when multiple services are needed.
Quick Guide for Tonight’s Super Bowl
Super Bowl LX airs on NBC. Watch OTA with a digital antenna or stream via any service that carries NBC—Peacock Premium, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV. Check the NFL’s official schedule app for upcoming game locations on ESPN, FOX, CBS, or Apple TV+.
