Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football broadcast through 2033. Each season, Prime Video will stream 16 regular season games and one preseason matchup.
Amazon Prime is an enticing service with its free two-day shipping and extensive Prime Video streaming library. Adding 16 Thursday Night Football games into the mix makes it a must-have for football fans who want access to the most NFL games.
As the 2023 NFL schedule shows, several crucial matchups are on Thursday Night Football, and each game comes equipped with Amazon’s X-Ray and Next Gen Stats functions. These interactive features allow you to view real-time analytics alongside the game. But you’ll need an Amazon device like an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Amazon Fire TV Cube for the most optimized experience.
Both Amazon Prime and standalone Prime Video subscribers receive Thursday Night Football games. But we outline whether the service truly deserves a place in your streaming roster. Keep scrolling to learn how to watch TNF on Prime Video and view the complete 2023 TNF schedule.
Pros
- Inexpensive pricing
- Live in-game stats through X-Ray on select devices
- Over 25,000 movies and TV shows
Cons
- Limited live sports included
- Confusing interface
2023 Thursday Night Football schedule
Below is a list of every Thursday Night Football game streaming live on Amazon Prime Video during the 2023 NFL season. Missing from the table are Thursday night games from Weeks 1 and 12, which will air on NBC at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
| Week | Game | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles | Thursday, September 14 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 3 | New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers | Thursday, September 21 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 4 | Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers | Thursday, September 28 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 5 | Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders | Thursday, October 5 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 6 | Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs | Thursday, October 12 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints | Thursday, October 19 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills | Thursday, October 26 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 9 | Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers | Thursday, November 2 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 10 | Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears | Thursday, November 9 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens | Thursday, November 16 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 12 | Black Friday: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets | Friday, November 24 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Week 13 | Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys | Thursday, November 30 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 14 | New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers | Thursday, December 7 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 15 | Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | Thursday, December 14 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 16 | New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams | Thursday, December 21 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 17 | New York Jets at Cleveland Browns | Thursday, December 28 | 8:15 p.m. |
Data effective as of post date.
This year, the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers will compete multiple times on Prime Video. Those double appearances mean you won’t see the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts in any 2023 TNF matchups.
Amazon Prime Video plans and pricing
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
You can watch Thursday Night Football games on Amazon by signing up for an Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 monthly or $139.00 annually, while a standalone Prime Video subscription costs $8.99 monthly.
We prefer Amazon Prime because it includes Prime Video at no extra cost, plus signature benefits like free two-day shipping and other online shopping discounts. New members can try 30 days of Amazon Prime for free before being charged for the next membership period. If you only care about watching TNF, you can sign up in Week 2 and cancel your subscription anytime after that.
How to watch Thursday Night Football for free
There are a few ways to watch Thursday Night Football for free. First, TNF games still air locally in the broadcast regions of the two teams playing—meaning in-market viewers can tune in for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna.
Another way you can watch Thursday Night Football without an Amazon membership is through Twitch. The streaming platform hosts an alternate video feed on its Prime Video Twitch community during every TNF game.
Lastly, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, catch the game you want to see, and cancel your subscription. There’s no shame in that.
NFL content on Amazon Prime Video
NFL content on Amazon Prime Video is pretty scarce. But the service does host select replays and highlights.
The NFL has its own Prime Video storefront where you can view the service’s exclusive games and content. Accessing the storefront can be confusing because Prime Video is both a streaming service and a digital video store. But you can reach this content by selecting the Sports tab on the Prime Video home page. (Depending on your device, you might have to select the Categories tab before selecting Sports.)
Besides its 16 regular season games, Prime Video will broadcast at least one NFL preseason game each year. The streaming service also hosts several on-demand movies and series centered around football worth checking out—including the All or Nothing docuseries.
Other options for watching NFL games
The NFL is everywhere on TV these days—meaning you’ll need a comprehensive TV plan to watch the most football games this season. Our How To Watch NFL Games page outlines this in greater detail.
YouTube TV is the best overall provider for watching the NFL. Not only does it carry every NFL channel, but it also holds the exclusive rights to NFL Sunday Ticket. Of course, only the most diehard NFL fans will want to go that route because the out-of-market package is pricey.
Pro tip: Apart from Prime Video, other nationally televised NFL games air on CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network.
The easiest way to watch NFL games is by connecting an OTA antenna to your TV. A combination of locally and nationally televised games are accessible with an antenna, and a good one costs only between $20 and $60. We recommend entering your zip code on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Reception Map Tool to verify which channels are within range of your home.
Is Amazon Prime Video worth it for NFL fans?
Thursday Night Football made the jump entirely to Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Now, you’ll need an Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month) or a standalone Prime Video ($8.99 a month) subscription to watch every main TNF broadcast.
Signing up for a streaming service to watch only 16 NFL games is less than ideal. But Prime Video has an immense library of movies and shows to keep you entertained when games aren’t on. That’s a lot of value for a low monthly cost—especially if you’re already an Amazon Prime member soaking up its fast and free delivery benefits.
How to watch Thursday Night Football FAQ
Is Thursday Night Football only on Amazon Prime?
Yes, Thursday Night Football is now an Amazon exclusive. You’ll need a subscription to Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month) or Prime Video ($8.99 a month) to watch all 16 games. However, you can watch an alternate TNF feed on Twitch and stream every primetime game on NFL+ with your phone or tablet.
Why is TNF only on Amazon Prime?
The NFL signed an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime Video, so Amazon owns Thursday Night Football until at least 2033. Sorry, sports fans, you belong to Jeff Bezos now.
Is Thursday Night Football on NBC?
No, Thursday Night Football programming is exclusive to Amazon Prime Video. However, NBC will air two Thursday night games during the 2023 NFL season. The first game is a Week 1 clash between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs on September 7, while the second game is a Thanksgiving matchup featuring the San Francisco 49ers at the Seattle Seahawks on November 23.
Will bars show Thursday Night Football?
Yes, you can still watch Thursday Night Football games in select out-of-home venues like bars and restaurants. Amazon and DIRECTV struck a deal that distributes all TNF matchups to DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS subscribers. Games air on DIRECTV channel 9526.
Is Thursday Night Football still on NFL Network?
No, NFL Network no longer airs Thursday Night Football games. But you can still catch a small handful of other regular season games on the channel.
Can you watch Thursday Night Football on Sling TV?
No, Thursday Night Football is exclusive to Amazon Prime Video. But if you have local channel access through a live TV streaming service like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV, you can watch Thursday Night Football broadcasts when they involve your local team.
Who are the announcers for Thursday Night Football?
Former Sunday Night Football play-by-play announcer Al Michaels and analyst Kirk Herbstreit are on the call for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football. Kaylee Hartung is the sideline reporter, while Charissa Thompson hosts additional coverage alongside Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Andrew Whitworth.
Methodology
Our football experts researched and watched Thursday Night Football games on Amazon Prime Video during the last two seasons. We examined the streaming service’s worth for NFL fans by comparing its pricing, game count, and in-game experience to other NFL viewing options.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
