The NFL Preseason officially got underway last week with the Hall of Fame game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, the spotlight is on preseason games, which start with a clash between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts, and fans are asking the exact same question: “How to watch preseason games without a cable network?”
Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss any preseason action, including whether you can watch the preseason games on the NFL Sunday Ticket or the NFL+ App.
Are Preseason Games Available on NFL Sunday Ticket?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. The NFL Sunday Ticket package only includes regular-season games and doesn’t feature any preseason or postseason games.
But there are plenty of ways to catch the preseason action, including on the NFL+ app.
How To Watch Preseason Games on NFL+ App?
If you don’t have access to NFL Network or other cable networks, NFL+ is probably the best option for live-streaming preseason NFL games. They now offer a package that includes NFL Network, which broadcasts many preseason games, as well as ad-free highlights of each NFL game.
NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the entire season. However, they currently offer a 20% discount on annual plans, with the total package only $39.99.
Then, there’s NFL+ Premium, which is $14.99 per month or $99.99 ($79.99 on a 20% discount) for the season. NFL+ Premium comes with NFL RedZone, NFL Pro to perfect your fantasy lineup, and full game replays (including a condensed version of each contest plus the all-22 coaches’ film).
🚨NFL Network carries 8 Preseason Week 1 games LIVE🚨
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Also available to stream with @NFLPlus
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What Are the Other Streaming Options To Watch NFL Preseason?
While NFL+ is the cheapest and best way to catch all the NFL preseason action, it doesn’t feature games broadcast on NBC, ESPN, or other platforms. Fortunately, there are a few streaming platforms that feature all the top channels.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV’s Choice+ Sports Pack comes with NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, plus ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and many other channels, and it charges $54.99 for the first month.
The best part about DirecTV Stream is that it offers a five-day free trial for all its packages, including the ULTIMATE package.
FuboTV
FuboTV is similar to DirecTV but charges $84.99 for the first month to enjoy its streaming access. It also comes with a free trial and features ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and 100-plus more live channels.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another option for NFL fans who want to watch preseason action. Packages start at $82.99 per month. It offers a free three-day trial for first-time users and features all the top channels, including CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBCSN, and NFL Network.
