With the 2022 NFL season just around the corner, fans will have multiple ways to stream live games each week.
Every year the NFL continues its expansion of broadcast offerings and this season is no different. This season, the NFL has introduced its own exclusive streaming service, NFL+, which gives fans multiple viewing options for most regular season games. In addition to NFL+, the major live TV streaming services in the United States remain an option to watch most of the major networks that carry NFL games.
The list above indicates that there are a number of options for streaming NFL games this season, but can fans tune in for free? While the major streaming services charge monthly fees, most come with free trials. With some smart planning, you can watch a good amount of this season’s NFL action without paying.
Most streaming services give you access to local streams of NFL games, while other live streaming options depend on the network broadcasting the game. It’s worth noting that this season marks the first year that “Thursday Night Football” is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
We’ve got you covered with a full breakdown of live streaming options for all NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
MORE: Watch NFL games live on fuboTV (free trial)
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Live streams for Sunday NFL games
Below, find live streaming options that give you access to watch NFL games being shown in your local market on Sunday. Most weeks, three games are broadcast locally each Sunday.
Games that air on Fox will be available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app, while games that air on CBS will air on CBS-owned Paramount Plus. This season, fans can stream local regular season games on their mobile phone or tablet using NFL+, the league’s new exclusive streaming service.
Sling TV offers Fox in select markets but does not offer CBS.
| transmission option | Cable subscription required? | Free? | Cost | Free Trial? |
| FoxSports.com/Fox Sports App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Paramount Plus | Nope | Nope | $4.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | Nope | Nope | $4.99/month | Yes |
| fuboTV | Nope | Nope | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAMING | Nope | Nope | $49.99/month (first two months) | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | Nope | Nope | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV (Fox games only, in select markets) | Nope | Nope | $35/month | Nope |
| youtube tv | Nope | Nope | $64.99/month | Yes |
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Live streams of ‘Thursday Night Football’
The 2022 NFL season marks the first in which Amazon Prime has exclusive rights to “Thursday Night Football.” From Week 2 through Week 16, a total of 15 NFL games will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime.
The games will be televised for free in the home markets of the teams that are playing. Out-of-market viewers will need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch “Thursday Night Football.”
| transmission option | Cable subscription required? | Free? | Cost | Free Trial? |
| Amazon Prime Video | Nope | Nope | $8.99/month | Yes |
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Live streams of ‘Sunday Night Football’
NBC is once again the home of “Sunday Night Football,” and NBC-owned streaming service Peacock TV will offer a live streaming option for each game.
Here are other ways viewers can stream “Sunday Night Football” in 2022. With NFL+, the league’s new exclusive streaming service, fans can stream primetime games on their mobile phone or tablet.
Sling TV only offers NBC in select markets.
| transmission option | Cable subscription required? | Free? | Cost | Free Trial? |
| peacock tv | Nope | Nope | $4.99/month | Nope |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | Nope | Nope | $4.99/month | Yes |
| fuboTV | Nope | Nope | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAMING | Nope | Nope | $49.99/month (first two months) | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | Nope | Nope | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV (select markets) | Nope | Nope | $35/month | Nope |
| youtube tv | Nope | Nope | $64.99/month | Yes |
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Live streams of ‘Monday Night Football’
ESPN will broadcast “Monday Night Football” for another season in 2022. Viewers will be able to stream “Monday Night Football” on the ESPN website and app in addition to the streaming services below.
With NFL+, the league’s new exclusive streaming service, fans can stream primetime games on their mobile phone or tablet.
| transmission option | Cable subscription required? | Free? | Cost | Free Trial? |
| ESPN.com/ESPN app | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| fuboTV | Nope | Nope | $64.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAMING | Nope | Nope | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | Nope | Nope | $64.99/month | Yes |
| sling tv | Nope | Nope | $35/month | Yes |
| youtube tv | Nope | Nope | $64.99/month | Yes |
Can I watch NFL games on YouTube TV?
Yes. YouTube TV includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN, which means most primetime and local market games will be available for streamers to watch.
YouTube TV also includes a bundle containing NFL Redzone.
Can I watch NFL games on Hulu?
Yes. Hulu includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN, so streamers will be able to watch the local market and most primetime games with Hulu.
Can I watch NFL games on Sling TV?
Yes, but not all games. Sling TV offers two separate packages, Orange and Blue, and while the streaming service has ESPN, it only offers Fox and NBC in select markets.
Sling TV is CBS-free, which means local market games that air on CBS cannot be streamed on Sling TV.
Can I watch NFL games on fuboTV?
Yes. fuboTV includes Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN, giving streamers the ability to watch every game in the local market and nearly every game televised nationally.
How to Live Stream NFL Games in Canada
All NFL games can be streamed live in Canada using DAZN. The streaming service can be accessed on all smart TVs, mobile devices, computers, and game consoles.
In Canada, DAZN comes with access to NFL Redzone and NFL Game Pass. That means viewers will be able to stream seven hours of commercial-free live soccer on Sundays and will also be able to watch live on-demand replays with Game Pass.
