How to Watch NFL Games in 2026: Live Streaming, Channels, Free

The 2026 NFL season begins Wednesday, Sept.

9, when the New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX.

Fans can watch games across broadcast, cable and streaming services throughout the season.

Here is how each national window works and where to stream FOX NFL coverage.

Most Thursday night games stream on Prime Video.

Mobile viewers can also watch eligible local and primetime games with NFL+.

FOX and CBS divide the Sunday afternoon schedule.

Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games are available through NFL Sunday Ticket, while NFL+ carries live local games on phones and tablets.

FOX's Sunday schedule includes AMERICA'S GAME OF THE WEEK and more windows than any other network in 2026.

Fans can get every NFL game televised on FOX in one subscription with FOX One .

Sunday Night Football airs on NBC and streams on Peacock.

Eligible local and primetime games are also available on mobile devices through NFL+.

Monday Night Football airs on ESPN, with select games also available on ABC.

Streaming access depends on the viewer's ESPN plan or participating TV provider.