How to Watch and Live Stream 2022 NFL games

With the 2022 NFL season approaching, cord-cutting supporters will have a variety of options for live streaming games each week.

Every year, the NFL expands its streaming capabilities, and this season is no exception. This season, the NFL launched its own unique streaming service, NFL+, which provides fans with various viewing options for the majority of regular-season games. Aside from NFL+, the major live TV streaming services in the United States continue to be an option for watching most major networks that carry NFL games.

How to watch NFL games 

The above list suggests that there are several ways to watch NFL games this season, but can fans watch for free? While major streaming services charge monthly subscriptions, the majority of them provide free trials. You can see a large portion of this season’s NFL action for free if you plan ahead of time.

Most streaming sites provide access to local NFL broadcasts, but other live streaming alternatives are dependent on the network broadcasting the game. It’s worth mentioning that “Thursday Night Football” is now accessible exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for the first time this season.

We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive breakdown of all NFL live streaming alternatives.

NFL games are broadcast on Fox, CBS, ESPN, NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and the NFL Network throughout the regular season. We’ve broken down all your alternatives for watching the NFL without cable, as well as a schedule for this week’s games, to help you catch games all season long.

How to watch NFL games without cable

You may watch select NFL games without a cable subscription by using live TV streaming services and platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Peacock Premium, and NFL+. You can also use an HDTV antenna to watch local NFL games.

	AFC afternoon games (CBS)	NFC afternoon games (Fox)	Sunday Night Football (NBC)	Monday Night Football (ESPN)	Thursday Night Football	NFL Network games
Antenna
Sling TV Orange + Blue
Hulu
YouTube TV
FuboTV
Paramount Plus
Peacock Premium
Amazon Prime Video
NFL+ (mobile only)

HDTV Antenna

An antenna allows you to view all regional games televised from wherever you are. You can also watch the NBC Sunday Night Football game. This is a terrific option if you’re simply interested in watching the team in your area because it’s only a one-time cost.

Sling TV Orange + Blue

If you’re looking for a live TV streaming service to watch football, Sling TV is an excellent budget choice that provides most of the channels you need at a lower cost than Hulu or Fubo TV.

Depending on whatever channels you prioritize, there are three alternative plans. Sling Orange and Sling Blue are both $35 per month, while the Sling Orange + Blue plan is $50 per month. You can also add NFL RedZone to your subscription for $11 per month by purchasing the Sports Extra bundle.

The Blue package includes NFL Network, as well as Fox and NBC in certain markets, whereas the Orange plan includes ESPN. We recommend Sling Orange + Blue to get the most NFL content Sling has to offer all season.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV gives practically everything you need to stream NFL games for $70 per month, in addition to all of its other products.

With the exception of any blackouts, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to all local NFL games in your area. You also get ESPN and NFL Network. The service costs $70 a month and includes a free Disney Plus and ESPN+ membership. For an additional $10 per month, you may add the Sports add-on plan to access NFL Redzone.

Fubo TV

Fubo TV, which costs $70 a month for the Pro plan, delivers the same selection of NFL games as Hulu + Live TV, as well as all the network and cable channels you need to view local and primetime games. You can also add the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone bundle for an additional $11 per month.

YouTube TV

Another service that provides access to local and primetime NFL games is YouTube TV. It costs $65 a month, but new members receive their first three months for $55. In addition, the service announced a partnership with the NFL to incorporate NFL Redzone as an add-on to its Sports Plus plan for an additional $11 per month.

Paramount Plus

If you only want to watch locally televised AFC home games, a Paramount Plus membership may be all you need. You may watch live CBS television as well as a growing collection of on-demand shows and exclusive titles through the service.

The monthly fee for Paramount Plus is $5 with commercials or $10 with ad-free on-demand streaming. Having said that, with the ad-free package, all live broadcasts, including NFL games, still have ads.

Peacock Premium

During the 2022 season, Peacock will not be streaming any exclusive games, but Premium customers ($5/month) will be able to watch all NFL games televised on NBC on Sunday nights.

Amazon Prime Video

Thursday Night Football is now available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with regular season games beginning on September 15. This season, Thursday Night Football has grown to 16 games, with former Sunday Night Football play-by-play announcer Al Michaels joining ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit in the booth.

A single Amazon Prime Video membership costs $9 per month, while the service is included as part of a $139 per year or $15 per month Amazon Prime subscription.

NFL+

If all you want to do is watch NFL games on your phone or tablet, a subscription to the recently announced NFL+ program is your best chance. For $5 per month or $50 per year, you may watch in-market games, playoff games, and all primetime broadcasts.

To access the games, make sure your phone or tablet’s location services are turned on. NFL+ users also get access to a wide collection of documentaries and shows from NFL films and the NFL Network, which are all available in the NFL app.

NFL+ Premium costs $10 per month. This plan allows you to watch game replays after they air and gives you access to game film that is normally reserved for coaches and analysts.

FAQ about NFL 2022 streaming platforms

How can I watch NFL games on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN, so streamers will be able to watch most primetime and local-market games.

YouTube TV also has a plan that includes NFL Redzone.

How can I watch NFL games on Hulu?

Because Hulu includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN, streamers will be able to watch local-market and most primetime games.

How can I watch NFL games on Sling TV?

Sling TV offers two distinct packages — Orange and Blue — and, while ESPN is available, Fox and NBC are only available in limited locations.

Because Sling TV lacks CBS, local-market games that air on CBS cannot be viewed on Sling TV.

How can I watch NFL games on FuboTV?

Streamers may watch all local-market and nearly all nationally aired games on FuboTV, which includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN.