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The 2025-26 NFL season is officially back, now moving into Week 2 action. The headline coming out of Week 1 was a stunning 41-40 comeback win by the Buffalo Bills, which saw Josh Allen and Co. put up 15 points in the final four minutes of their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Week 2 action might not be able to top that kind of excitement, but there are plenty of opportunities.
At a Glance: Where to Watch NFL Games Online
Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
Channels: ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network
NFL fans who don’t have traditional cable TV have a long list of ways to stream the games online. We’ve put together some of the top streaming services that carry local networks, including a couple of options that come with free trials, so you never miss out on any of this season’s plays.
How to Watch 2025 NFL Games Online Without Cable
Here are all of the streaming services we recommend for watching NFL games live this season, including services that carry all of the networks during Week 1.
DirecTV
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➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV is our top pick for football fans looking to watch NFL games online this season. The streaming service offers every channel you’ll need in a few of its packages. The most affordable is the MySports package, which delivers ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network for $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
Fubo
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➤ $55.99/month
➤ Free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo offers hundreds of channels, including all of the ones you’ll need to stream NFL games online. Packages start at $55.99 a month for the Sports + News package, but the upgraded Elite with Sports Plus plan ($104.99/month) is your best bet, as it includes NFL RedZone. All plans start with a free trial.
Sling
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➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 50+ channels
Sling’s recent curated packages, including its Sling Day, Weekend, Week, and Monthly Passes, make watching NFL games online easier than ever. A Sling Day Pass starts at $4.99, and gets you access to Sling’s Orange channel lineup, which includes ESPN. Get Sling Blue (monthly plan) for access to local networks like ABC, FOX, and NBC.
Hulu + Live TV
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➤ $82.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Hulu’s Live TV package offers access to stream over 95 channels, including networks like ESPN, ABC, and NBC, so fans can tune into NFL games online. Best of all, the Hulu + Live TV plan includes a three-day free trial. Packages start at $82.99 (with ads) a month after the trial ends.
2025 NFL Schedule: Week 1 Games
Below is a full schedule of Week 2 NFL games.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Washington Commanders at Green Bay Packers — 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Sunday, Sept. 14
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals — 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys — 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions — 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Los Angeles Rams at Tennessee Titans — 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins — 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints — 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets — 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens — 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts — 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals — 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs — 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings — 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday, Sept. 15
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans — 7 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers — 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)
