The start of a new NFL season always forces football fans to answer the same question: How am I going to watch all of these games?
If you haven't let go of a traditional cable or satellite package, you will likely be following your favorite teams on standard channels. Cord-cutters, however, have to navigate an increasingly complicated world of streaming services.
The Sporting News has a helpful guide that explains how you can catch the biggest battles of the year so you don't miss a second of the action.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NFL games during the 2025 season, including the best streaming options for this year's top matchups.
NFL live streams
Live streams for Sunday NFL games
There are several streaming options available for a typical Sunday afternoon slate of NFL games.
If you want to watch a Fox game and have a standard cable package, you can stream the game on the Fox Sports app or website. If you're searching for a CBS game, Paramount+ is a good streaming option.
Fubo gives subscribers the ability to watch local games on CBS and Fox, and it is currently offering a free trial.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| FoxSports.com/Fox Sports App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Paramount+ | No | No | $7.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $81.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $45.99/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $82.99/month | Yes |
'Thursday Night Football' live streams
Amazon Prime Video is once again the exclusive home of "Thursday Night Football." Games will also be televised in the local markets.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Amazon Prime Video | No | No | $14.99/month | Yes |
'Sunday Night Football' live streams
"Sunday Night Football" is back on NBC for another season. Cord-cutters can catch games on Peacock, NBC's streaming service.
In addition to CBS and Fox, Fubo carries NBC.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Peacock | No | No | $7.99/month | No |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $81.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $45.99/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $82.99/month | Yes |
'Monday Night Football' live streams
"Monday Night Football" games will air on ABC and ESPN throughout the 2025 campaign. You can also watch games on the new ESPN streaming service, which includes all of ESPN's linear networks.
Fubo is another streaming option for "Monday Night Football."
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN | No | No | $29.99/month | No |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | No |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $79.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $81.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $45.99/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $82.99/month | Yes |
Can I watch NFL games on Fubo?
Yes, Fubo gives users the ability to stream NFL games that air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on YouTube TV?
Yes, YouTube TV covers NFL games that air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on Hulu?
Yes, a Hulu Plus Live TV plan includes ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC. It is currently offering a free trial.
Can I watch NFL games on ESPN's streaming service?
Yes, "Monday Night Football" games will be available to watch on ESPN's new streaming service as part of the Unlimited plan.