How to watch the NFL in 2026: Full guide to streaming, cable and TV schedule
Remember the days when you could turn on your television and one of three channels, NBC, ABC or CBS, would have the NFL on? Those days are long gone. You are going to need some variation of subscription services if you hope to watch every game this season. The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and […]
How to watch 2026 NFL schedule reveal: Full slates for all 32 teams to be announced
We’re still more than three months away from opening kickoff, but the 2026 NFL season begins to come into focus on Thursday evening. The league is unveiling its full 18-week regular-season schedule — from primetime slots and holiday lineups to the unassuming Sunday afternoon games. Come Thursday, we’ll know the exact path of the Seattle […]
How to watch the 2025 Christmas Day NFL games today
Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football games, including this week’s game. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, access to Prime Day sales events, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 […]
The sports equinox is back. Here’s how to watch all 4 leagues on Monday
We know that you, dear readers of The Athletic, like watching sports. It’s a reliable social routine or a sacred ritual, whichever you need in a given moment. You wouldn’t put so much time and money into it if the payoff wasn’t there. Monday marks an unofficial holiday. If ball is life, here’s proof of […]
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns in London: How to watch the NFL international game today
This Sunday, during Week 5 of the 2025-26 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns are going head-to-head for an international game in London. This is the Vikings second week abroad so far this season. Last Sunday they were defeated by the Steelers in Dublin, leaving them 2-2 headed into this Sunday’s match. […]
NFL 2025: How to watch every game during Week 5
The 2025 NFL season continues this week with a Thursday Night Football match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams. The Minnesota Vikings will play the Cleveland Browns in London Sunday morning. The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills will headline Sunday Night Football. And on Monday night, the Kansas City Chiefs […]
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin: How to watch the NFL international game this Sunday
This Sunday, during Week 4 of the 2025-25 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers are going head-to-head for an international game in Dublin, Ireland. Despite J.J. McCarthy being out with an injury, the odds favor the 2-1 Vikings over the 2-1 Steelers headed into the match. Are you ready to watch some […]
How to watch Bengals vs. Commanders in the ‘Monday Night Football’ preseason debut
It’s still preseason, but if you want to get into the “Monday Night Football” mood early, here’s your chance. The years-long tradition of tuning in to ESPN on Monday night for NFL action continues in this Week 2 preseason matchup as the Cincinnati Bengals go on the road to face the Washington Commanders. How to […]
Commanders at Lions: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Detroit as massive home favorite
For the first time in nearly two decades, Washington is playing in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Commanders’ reward for that? A visit to the No. 1-seed Detroit Lions, who are more than a touchdown favorite. Washington is the biggest underdog of the weekend, meaning a serious uphill battle if they are […]
Commanders at Buccaneers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for Sunday night playoff game
Two of the NFL’s top offenses will battle for a spot in the NFC divisional round when the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash on Sunday night. The NFC South-champion Bucs are slight home favorites. How to watch Commanders at Buccaneers Washington (12-5) is the conference’s hottest team with five straight wins, while Tampa […]