You can watch football without cable through several convenient streaming options and free methods:
Streaming Services for Live Football
- Live TV Streaming Services: Platforms like YouTube TV ($72.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/month), and Fubo Pro ($79.99/month) offer access to major networks that broadcast NFL games including CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network. These services provide a cable-like experience with live games and often include cloud DVR for recording games
- Amazon Prime Video: Exclusive home for Thursday Night Football games, requiring a Prime subscription ($8.99/month if separate)
- Peacock: Streams Sunday Night Football and select playoff games on NBC
- Sling TV, Paramount+, NFL+: Sling TV offers Monday Night Football on ESPN; Paramount+ streams CBS games; NFL+ provides live local and primetime games on mobile devices and NFL RedZone streaming for $14.99/month, though it is limited to mobile for live games
- NFL Sunday Ticket: Available on YouTube for out-of-market Sunday games during the regular season (not playoffs or prime-time games)
Free and Low-Cost Options
- Antenna: Using a TV antenna lets you watch local broadcasts of NFL games on CBS, Fox, and NBC for free, including many playoff games and the Super Bowl
- Free Trials: Many streaming services offer free trials (YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV) which can be used to watch games temporarily without cable
- Local Network Apps/Websites: CBS, NBC, and ABC sometimes stream regional games for free online
- Free Streaming Platforms: Pluto TV, Tubi, and league official channels on YouTube occasionally provide live games, highlights, and replays
Summary
To watch football without cable, you can subscribe to a live TV streaming service that includes the major sports networks, use Amazon Prime for Thursday games, or watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock. For the most budget-friendly option, use a TV antenna to access local broadcasts for free. Additionally, free trials and free streaming apps can supplement your viewing
