The NFL is finally back with the first full Sunday slate today. Fans everywhere are trying to find ways to watch the action, and while football can feel expensive to follow these days, here’s how to watch NFL games for free.
How to Watch NFL Games For Free in Week 1
There are plenty of streaming services that give fans access to NFL football. Most of them cost around $50 per month, but the good news for Week 1 is that many offer free trial periods, letting fans enjoy all of Sunday’s games without paying.
YouTube TV
Fans can sign up for YouTube TV, which has a base plan starting at $49.99. The service is currently offering a 21-day free trial, meaning fans who sign up today can watch the first three weeks of the NFL season without paying a cent.
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YouTube TV also includes NFL RedZone and NFL Sunday Ticket, which allows fans to watch action across the league.
Paramount +
Paramount+ gives NFL fans access to every game airing on CBS. It can be bundled with Amazon Prime Video or Hulu, and fans who sign up today can take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
DIRECTV Stream
Much like YouTube TV, DIRECTV gives fans access to over 90 channels with a plan starting at $49.99 per month. While the free trial isn’t as long as YouTube TV’s, fans can still sign up for five days free and get access to NFL games and NFL RedZone.
FuboTV
FuboTV is similar to YouTube TV and DIRECTV. Its base plan is $44.97 per month, and fans can access multiple channels. During a five-day trial, fans can watch NFL games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and more for free.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV works like DIRECTV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV, providing a streaming platform for live sports. Hulu + Live TV is currently offering a three-day free trial, so fans can start watching NFL action today without paying.
Peacock
Fans who want to watch tonight’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills can stream it on NBC’s Peacock, which is offering a seven-day free trial, giving fans access to the game at no cost, including through a partnership trial with Amazon Prime Video.
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Overall, there are plenty of ways to watch today’s action for free, but it’s important to remember that these are not long-term solutions. Free trials can get fans through Week 1, but to watch all the NFL action this season, they’ll likely need to subscribe to one of these services.
