Where to watch live football on TV & stream?
Football's popularity is continually growing, and most fans have a deep connection with their favorite team. With today’s advanced live streaming options, it’s easier than ever to follow the team you support. In this guide, we’ll explore the most popular streaming platforms, their TV rights, and how to sign up for complete access to upcoming football live streams.
Note: All TV and streaming rights, pricing, and promotions mentioned are subject to change. For the most accurate and current broadcasting schedule, visit Livesportsontv.com. We also advise you to check each service’s terms and conditions before subscribing, as package details and costs may vary.
Streaming Services
ESPN+
ESPN+ continues to be a significant broadcaster of NFL and NCAA College Football games. However, note that ESPN+ doesn’t air all NFL games live; most NFL content on ESPN+ consists of live highlights, replays, and special commentary shows like NFL Primetime. For live NFL games, Monday Night Football is available via ESPN’s main channel (accessible through streaming platforms like Sling TV or Hulu Live TV).
That said, ESPN+ is still a great option for NCAA football, offering access to a wide range of college games each week during the season. With ESPN+, you can watch live football games on up to 3 devices at once. The platform is compatible with Android, Apple TV, PlayStation, Chromecast, and Samsung Smart TVs, making it accessible for most users.
You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. For an even more comprehensive package, consider the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle for $14.99 per month, offering a wealth of additional content beyond sports.
Paramount+
Paramount+ remains a great platform for college football enthusiasts. Through its partnership with CBS Sports, Paramount+ provides access to key NCAA games, including those aired on CBS, which are among the biggest games each season. For example, CBS is the exclusive home of the SEC Game of the Week. Paramount+’s subscription plans remain the same, with the Essential plan priced at $5.99 per month and the Premium plan, which includes live CBS broadcasts, priced at $9.99 per month.
Paramount+ also offers one-week free trials, allowing users to explore the platform before committing to a subscription.
Peacock
Peacock remains one of the leading streaming platforms for live NFL games in the U.S., especially as the home for Sunday Night Football. Peacock streams every Sunday Night Football game live throughout the season, making it a crucial service for NFL fans. Additionally, Peacock offers replays, highlights, and some NCAA football content.
Peacock’s Premium plan is still one of the most affordable ways to watch live football, priced at $7.99 per month. For more detailed coverage, including access to NBC broadcasts and additional sports programming, you can visit Peacocktv.com.
Football Leagues on TV & Stream
Here is a brief description of some of the most popular football leagues and their respective broadcast information (All of which you can find information about here at Livesportsontv.com):
NFL
The NFL remains the most popular professional sports league in the U.S., with 32 teams battling it out each season from September to February, culminating in the Super Bowl in February. Broadcasting rights are shared among major networks, including ESPN, CBS, Fox, NBC, and the NFL Network. Each network covers different parts of the season:
- Monday Night Football on ESPN
- Thursday Night Football on Prime Video (from 2022 onwards)
- Sunday Night Football on NBC
- Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox
New for 2023-24: The NFL has expanded its partnership with Amazon Prime Video, making Thursday Night Football exclusive to Prime Video. Additionally, fans can stream live NFL games via NFL+, the league’s own streaming service, which offers live local and prime-time games on mobile devices.
College Football
NCAA College Football remains a fan favorite, especially as the breeding ground for future NFL stars. The season runs from August to December, with major bowl games and the CFP National Championship taking place in January.
The major broadcasters of NCAA football include ESPN, CBS, Fox, NBC, and various regional sports networks. Notably, the College Football Playoff (CFP) games are aired on ESPN, while CBS often focuses on the SEC, and NBC airs Notre Dame home games.NCAA College Football, the breeding ground for future NFL stars, runs from August to December, culminating in the CFP National Championship in January. ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NBC are the primary broadcasters of NCAA games.
UFL
The United Football League (UFL), though smaller than the NFL, has gained attention as an exciting alternative professional football league. Running from March to July, the UFL offers fans thrilling action during the NFL off-season. The league has grown in popularity due to its competitive games and unique schedule that provides football during a time when fans are often missing the sport.
For the 2024 season, UFL games will be available on ESPN+ and the Fox Sports App, making it easier than ever for fans to catch all the live action. These platforms allow viewers to stream UFL games on multiple devices, giving flexibility to watch anytime, anywhere. With the addition of these major platforms, the UFL is poised to reach an even larger audience in 2024.
In addition to ESPN+ and Fox Sports, fans can also check for live broadcasts on regional sports networks or watch select games via streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
Stay tuned to this guide to keep up with football on TV today, tonight, and every day coming. We are here to ensure you never miss a moment of your favorite football games on TV.