Who Airs NFL Games on Television?

Wondering who airs NFL games on television? Here’s a complete list of which networks show which games and when they air.

Introduction

Television rights to broadcast National Football League (NFL) games are the most lucrative and expensive rights of any American sport. They are worth around US$20 billion per year, split between CBS, Comcast, Fox, and Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC). NFL games are the most-watched programs on American television, ahead of both major television networks and cable channels.

NFL on Fox

The National Football League (NFL) is shown on several television networks. Of these, the one that has aired the most NFL games over the years is Fox. Fox has been televising NFL games since 1994. In that year, Fox outbid CBS for the television rights to the National Football Conference (NFC), the more popular of the NFL’s two conferences.

Fox NFL Sunday

Fox NFL Sunday is the name of the Fox Broadcasting Company’s NFL show that airs on Sundays during the NFL season. The program is mostly a pregame show, but it also features some highlights and analysis of the day’s games. Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long co-host the program, with Jimmy Johnson serving as a contributor.

Thursday Night Football on Fox

Since the NFL season began in September, Fox has been broadcasting games on Thursday nights. And while many fans are happy to have football back on Thursdays, there are some who are unhappy with the quality of the broadcasts.

The biggest complaint about Thursday Night Football on Fox is that the games are often scripted and lack the spontaneity of other NFL broadcasts. There have also been several technical problems with the broadcasts, including sound issues and problems with the picture.

Despite the complaints, Thursday Night Football on Fox is still one of the most popular shows on television. And while it may not be perfect, it’s still must-see TV for many football fans.

NFL on CBS

The NFL on CBS is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games that are produced by CBS Sports, the sports division of the CBS television network in the United States. CBS has been a television partner with the NFL since 1955.

The NFL Today

The NFL Today is the National Football League (NFL)’s on-air television program on CBS that serves as the pre-game show for the network’s NFL game telecasts under the NFL on CBS brand. The program features commentary on the latest news around the NFL from its hosts and studio analysts, as well as predictions for the day’s games and interviews with players and coaches.

Thursday Night Football on CBS

In 2014, CBS began airing NFL games on Thursday nights as part of a new partnership with the National Football League. The games are simulcast on the NFL Network, which is owned by the league.

The Thursday Night Football package includes eight early-season games, four late-season games, and two playoff games. CBS also airs the annual Pro Bowl game.

As part of the agreement, all Thursday Night Football games are aired on CBS, NFL Network, and local stations in the participating teams’ markets. The games are also available live online through the NFL’s official website, NFL.com.

NFL on ESPN

ESPN airs NFL games on television every Sunday during the NFL season. ESPN also airs Monday Night Football, which is the most watched program on cable television.

Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football is a live television broadcast of weekly National Football League (NFL) games on ESPN. The show serves as the centerpiece of a popular Monday night sports viewing tradition in the United States, along with its theme music, “Heavy Action”, composed by Johnny Pearson.

MNF is preceded on air by Monday Night Countdown, a two-hour program that reviews the week’s scores and highlights, as well as featuring live interviews with players and coaches. Its lead broadcaster is play-by-play commentator Al Michaels, with color commentators Cris Collinsworth and Lisa Salters. Former coach Jon Gruden served as color commentator from 2009 to 2018.

NFL on NBC

The NFL on NBC is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games that are produced by NBC Sports, and televised on the NBC television network in the United States. NBC has aired NFL games since 1955, when it gained the television rights to broadcast American Football Conference (AFC) games from the league.

Sunday Night Football

NBC has aired Sunday Night Football ever since 1998, when the NFL moved the game from ABC. In 2006, NBC signed a contract extension to air Sunday Night Football through 2011. In 2011, they signed another contract extension to air the game through 2022. Al Michaels has been the play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Football on NBC ever since it debuted on the network, and he is joined in the broadcast booth by color commentators Cris Collinsworth and Michelle Tafoya.

Conclusion

It is safe to say that the NFL has the television broadcasting market cornered. National Football League games are aired on a variety of networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and the NFL Network. There are also a number of regional networks that air NFL games, depending on where you live.

If you want to watch NFL games on television, you have a lot of options. You can probably find a game on just about any network you want to watch.