What Channel Does the NFL Come On?

If you’re a football fan, you’re probably wondering what channel the NFL comes on. Here’s a quick guide to help you find out.

NFL on Cable

The NFL comes on a variety of channels, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, and FOX. You can also find the NFL on a number of cable channels, such as NFL Network, NBC Sports Network, and FOX Sports 1. There are a few ways to watch the NFL without cable, but we’ll get into that later. For now, let’s talk about the channels you can find the NFL on.

ESPN

Monday Night Football on ESPN is must-see TV for NFL fans. Not only is it the only nationally-televised game of the week, but it’s also usually the most competitive matchup.

ESPN also broadcasts a late-afternoon game every Sunday, which is typically one of the best games of the week. In addition, ESPN airs a highlights show called “Monday Night Countdown” before every Monday Night Football game.

NFL Network

NFL Network is an American sports-oriented cable and satellite television network that is owned by the National Football League (NFL) and is part of NFL Media, which also includes NFL.com, NFL Films, NFL Mobile, NFL Now and NFL RedZone.

Designed to air live regular season games on Thursday nights as well as pre-season games and various other content, NFL Network began broadcasting on November 4, 2003. As of February 2015, NFL Network is available to approximately 71 million homes in the United States (61.4% of households with television) that subscribe to a cable, satellite or telco service (most commonly Xfinity, Dish Network or DirecTV).

NFL on Satellite

DirecTV

DirecTV is a satellite television provider owned by AT&T. It offers four main packages with varying channels, but all four include NFL Sunday Ticket. This premium service gives you every out-of-market game every Sunday, meaning you’ll never have to miss your favorite team’s games. It also includes the Red Zone Channel, which switches to the most interesting game at any given time, and Fantasy Zone, which is devoted entirely to fantasy football.

Dish Network

Dish Network is a satellite television provider that offers the NFL Network as part of its programming packages. The NFL Network is a 24/7 channel dedicated to football. It airs live games, pre-game and post-game shows, football news and analysis programs, and more.

The NFL Network is included in Dish Network’s America’s Top 120+ package, which costs $69.99 per month. This package also includes over 190 channels, including ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports.

NFL on Digital

The NFL offers a few ways to watch their games on digital platforms. The first way is through their official website, the NFL app, and on Yahoo Sports. You can also find the NFL on many different cable and satellite providers.

NFL Mobile

NFL Mobile is the official app of the National Football League. It gives you up-to-the-minute scores, news, highlights, and more. You can also watch live games and get NFL RedZone with a paid subscription.

NFL Game Pass

If you want to watch every NFL game, live or on-demand, NFL Game Pass is your best option. You can watch full game replays, condensed 30-minute versions, and even coach’s film (all with and without commercials), and if you want to watch on your mobile device, the NFL Game Pass app has you covered there too.

NFL on Streaming

You can find the NFL on a number of streaming channels, including ESPN, NBC, and Fox. You can also find the NFL on a number of cable channels, including CBS, NFL Network, and TNT. You can also find the NFL on a number of satellite channels, including DirecTV, Dish Network, and XM Radio.

Sling TV

Sling TV is an American over-the-top internet television service that is owned by the Dish Network. Unveiled on January 5, 2015, at the Consumer Electronics Show, the virtual multichannel video programming distributor aims to complement subscription video on demand services for cord cutters, offering a selection of popular cable channels that can be streamed through smart TVs, digital media players and apps.

As of February 2017, the service is available in the United States. In June of that year, Sling TV announced a batch of carriage deals with ABC CBS and NBCUniversal which brought several new channels to the service—including ESPN, ESPN2 and The Walt Disney Company’s Freeform—marking the first time that Sling TV carried content from all four major U.S. broadcast networks.

FuboTV

FuboTV is a streaming service that offers access to live and on-demand TV from over 70 channels. Channels include CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, and more. You can also add premium channels like Showtime and find live sports on NFL RedZone. Plans start at $45/month.

NFL RedZone

NFL RedZone is a channel that is owned and operated by the National Football League (NFL). It provides coverage of all NFL games on Sundays during the regular season. NFL RedZone is available to subscribers of most major cable and satellite television providers in the United States.