To watch every NFL game in the 2025 season legally and comprehensively, one would typically need a combination of over-the-air (OTA) channels, cable or streaming subscriptions, and specific NFL services:
- Use a TV antenna to access local broadcasts on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC for most Sunday afternoon, Sunday night, and some Monday games.
- Subscribe to streaming services such as Paramount+ (for CBS games), Peacock (for NBC games), ESPN+ (for Monday Night Football and ESPN games), Amazon Prime Video (for Thursday Night Football, also free on Twitch), and Netflix for select Christmas Day games.
- NFL+ subscription is necessary for exclusive international morning games, some out-of-market mobile streaming, and NFL Network content.
- NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is recommended to access out-of-market Sunday afternoon games not shown locally.
- YouTube TV gets most key channels like Fox, NBC, ABC, and ESPN for broader access.
- Some games also air on NFL Network and are accessible via cable or Sling.
- Subscriptions combined may cost around $130 to over $750 depending on how many streaming services and packages are chosen.
This multi-service approach covers all live games including national broadcasts, primetime games, Thursday Night Football, international morning games, and exclusive streaming matches on Netflix and Peacock for the 2025 NFL season in the U.S. For mobile-only live games, NFL+ is essential, but not all games stream to TV on this platform. Local antennas provide free access to key local broadcasts and primetime games.
Summary of Key Access Methods
- OTA Antenna: CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC local games
- YouTube TV + NFL Sunday Ticket: Out-of-market Sunday games
- ESPN/ESPN+: Monday Night Football
- Amazon Prime Video/Twitch: Thursday Night Football
- Paramount+: CBS streaming
- Peacock: NBC and select exclusives
- Netflix: Christmas Day games
- NFL+: Out-of-market mobile streaming, NFL Network, exclusive games
This combination ensures legal, live access to every NFL game throughout the season.
