How To Watch NFL Network

NFL Network is the ultimate channel for football fans, but you already know that. It shows live NFL games, as well as college football matchups, news and analysis programs, and documentaries.

Most TV providers offer NFL Network, though you may need a higher-tiered plan or separate sports add-on. We have a list of the best services for watching NFL Network and accessing the most gridiron coverage this season.

Keep reading for a list of popular NFL Network TV services—including the cheapest ways to watch the channel.

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• Best NFL Network TV plans
• Get NFL Network with NFL+
• Cheapest NFL Network TV plans

Best TV plans for watching NFL Network

Although NFL Network is available on many cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services, we narrowed the options down to four (scroll down a little for the NFL+ section.) We chose these four to give you the best cheap, the best live TV streaming, the best traditional, and the best app options.

Here are three top-notch TV services for watching NFL Network:

• Sling TV: As the cheapest live TV option, Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan includes NFL Network for just $40 per month. That’s around $30 less than most other live TV streaming services. Jump down to our cheapest NFL Network plans section for a detailed look at what Sling TV offers.
• YouTube TV: The best way to watch NFL Network without cable is through YouTube TV. We rate the service highly because of its simple interface, unlimited cloud DVR, and quality channel lineup that includes every NFL channel. YouTube TV is also the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket—allowing you to add out-of-market NFL games to your plan (for a hefty fee, of course).
• DISH: For those without reliable internet, satellite TV service DISH is the best way to get NFL Network. DISH service is available nationwide and includes NFL Network in its mid-tier plans. You can also get the channel in DISH’s Multi-Sport Pack add-on for $13 per month. That’ll set you up with NFL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network.

Which TV providers carry NFL Network?

In the table below, we highlighted 14 popular TV providers and whether they carry NFL Network. You’ll notice that most providers offer the channel, with the exception of Philo.

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Get NFL Network with NFL+

You can watch the live NFL Network channel on NFL+ across all compatible devices, and it’s accessible via NFL.com and the NFL app.

Formerly known as NFL Game Pass in the U.S., NFL+ is great for those who want NFL coverage on the go when they work Sundays or have an event to attend on a Monday night. Fantasy football enthusiasts will enjoy NFL RedZone, and diehard fans can stream full-game replays and All-22 Coaches Film access.

NFL+ subscribers can watch live local and primetime NFL games on mobile, including Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Monday Night Football matchups. For only $15 per month, you’ll quickly realize why this app is the bee’s knees for a true NFL fan.

The only downside is you can’t watch live games on your smart TV, but you can stream all replays.

What’s the cheapest way to get NFL Network?

NFL+ is the cheapest way to score NFL Network, but Sling TV is the most affordable TV service with NFL Network.

At $40 per month, the Sling Blue plan offers NFL Network and other sports channels like FOX Sports (FS1) and TNT. The downside is that you won’t get ESPN or most (if any) local networks.

So, if you’re after the NFL Network, Sling is the best option for your wallet. If you want to catch all broadcasted NFL games, we like YouTube TV.

If you want local coverage, you can use a digital antenna to pick up ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. You can also get ESPN by upgrading to the Sling Orange & Blue plan for $55 per month. But at that point, you start drifting away from the cheapness like a flubbed field goal.

What’s on NFL Network?

To have a channel dedicated to an entire sports league, you must have a lot of content to back it up. And NFL Network delivers no matter what time of year it is.

NFL Network hosts many live NFL preseason matches and select regular-season games, including most NFL International Series fixtures. So you could say it’s an essential channel for NFL fans, especially Jacksonville Jaguars fans.

During the offseason, the channel shows live coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Draft, and NFL Training Camp. You can also watch college football matchups on NFL Network, such as the Senior Bowl and HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Between live games, the channel also airs studio coverage, analysis programs, classic matches, and other NFL Network Originals and NFL Films productions, as listed below.

What’s NFL Network?

Launched in 2003, NFL Network is a premium sports channel owned and operated by the National Football League. The 24/7 programming primarily consists of documentaries and game replays, but it also showcases live matchups and other marquee events.

International broadcasters who possess NFL TV rights manage the distribution of NFL Network programming. For example, Sky Sports shows NFL Network and NFL RedZone content in the U.K. Fans outside the U.S., Canada, and China can also access NFL Network via NFL Game Pass International.

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