How to Watch the NFL Online Without Cable

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The NFL 2024-25 season is in full swing, it’s going to be a tough season for NFL teams to get into the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in Feb. 2025.

For the season, NFL games are spread over six networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN and NFL Network) and a few streaming services (NFL+, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, Prime Video and others), so if you want to catch games, there are a number of ways to watch online. Check out the full NFL regular season schedule here.

Thankfully, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the action this season. You can access out-of-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable cable antennas, and all the NFL games will also be available to stream online on a variety of platforms, such as Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and more.

Scroll down and check out the best ways to stream the NFL this season, below:

Fubo

Fubo is one of the best options for streaming NFL games because it’s the most comprehensive. The service features all six networks that broadcast games, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN and NFL Network, while it has additional channels for analysis, like NFL Red Zone. It even has more than 100 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 7-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.

Hulu + Live TV

Starting at $76.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming NFL games with access to ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN and NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — which also features a few NFL games.

Sling TV

Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for half off your first month of service. The package includes ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN and NFL Network, while it also includes the NFL Network for added analysis and commentary. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.

NFL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to gain access to the NFL RedZone network.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. Starting at $79.99/month, you get access to the streamer’s exclusive Sports Pack, which more than 75 channels and more than 20 specialty sports networks.

For the NFL, you’ll get access to games broadcasting on NBC, CBS, Fox and NFL Network.

NFL+

For die-hard NFL fans, the NFL+ streaming service is a must. It features all games across broadcast and cable networks during the regular season, post-season, pre-season and even the Super Bowl. It broadcasts 24 hours of everything NFL starting at $6.99/month. Learn more about NFL+ here.

Prime Video

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service is the home of all “Thursday Night Football” games this season, while its also the home to hit originals, like “The Boys,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Fallout” and more. The service comes with a subscription to Amazon Prime.

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.

Peacock

Peacock has every game that broadcasts NFL on NBC in your local TV market. In addition, the streaming service has access to every national game on “Sunday Night Football” this season. Peacock starts at $7.99 for the ad-supported plan.

Paramount+

For NFL on CBS games, Paramount+ has you covered with prices starting at $7.99/month. However, the steaming service has a promotion where you can sign up for $29.99/year. This breaks down to just $2.50/month for 12 months. Paramount+ even has a 7-day free trial, so you can try out the service for yourself.

ESPN+

ESPN+ includes a few “Monday Night Football” NFL games, as part of its service. You’ll also get access to other sports leagues, like UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN+ goes for $10.99/month.