How To Watch NFL Games on Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is the streaming home of NFL on CBS games, and our experts spent the last season determining if the service is worth it for gridiron fans.
Paramount+
Price: $5.99–$11.99/mo. or $59.99–$119.99/yr.
Free trial: 7 days
NFL content: Super Bowl LVIII, every in-market NFL on CBS game, Fantasy Football Today, and more
Paramount+ is a great all-around streaming service. But its NFL content is less a main attraction and more a complimentary benefit. Still, you’ll get live access to around 38 NFL on CBS matchups during the 2023 NFL season, no matter which Paramount+ plan you choose.
The biggest upside is what else comes with the streaming service. Unlike ESPN+, which specializes in only sports, Paramount+ has a library featuring thousands of episodes and movies on top of live sporting events. Some of this content comes from popular brands like Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon—illustrating how there’s something for everyone on Paramount+.
Pros
- Inexpensive pricing
- Live in-market NFL on CBS games
- Large library of on-demand movies and shows
Cons
- Regional blackouts
- Small library of extra NFL content
- No CBS Sports Network access
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Is Paramount Plus worth it for NFL fans?
Paramount+ is worth it only for NFL fans who can’t access CBS with an over-the-air antenna and don’t want to pay for an expensive TV service.
If you’re shopping specifically for live NFL games, Paramount+ will have only what your local CBS station airs. These NFL on CBS broadcasts account for half of the NFL’s Sunday afternoon games, emphasizing AFC matchups and NFC crossovers. The other half of those Sunday afternoon games air on FOX.
During the 2023 NFL regular season, around 38 NFL on CBS games will air in each market—including national games on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Of course, your local team will not play all their matches within the scope of those 38 games. Some weeks, they might play on FOX. In other weeks, they could be on Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football, NBC for Sunday Night Football, or ESPN for Monday Night Football.
Paramount+ is more worthwhile for NFL fans who want access to a blend of shows, movies, and live sporting events—especially soccer. We love how it has every English-language broadcast of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
There are also a handful of live Paramount+ channels to dig into, including CBS Sports HQ and CBS News. But you won’t get access to CBS Sports Network, CBS’s premium sports channel that shows a lot of college football games.
NFL content on Paramount Plus
The NFL content you get with Paramount+ is pretty basic. Primarily, you’ll be able to watch every live NFL on CBS broadcast shown in your local market. During the 2023 season, NFL on CBS will feature one national preseason match, 38 regular-season games, three playoff games, and Super Bowl LVIII. But game counts can vary between CBS affiliates depending on league and network rules.
Pro tip: NFL games on Paramount+ are only available to watch live, not on demand. But you can get more from your live viewing experience by logging into the NFL mobile app with your Paramount+ account to watch live CBS games in-app alongside game stats and NFL.com articles.
Fantasy football fans will find a lot to enjoy from Fantasy Football Today. The CBS Sports HQ analysis program offers NFL Fantasy Football advice through multiple weekly episodes throughout the season—allowing you to stay up on any NFL news that might impact your fantasy team.
Update: Unfortunately, Inside the NFL has left Paramount+. The long-running studio show now airs Tuesdays on The CW.
While Paramount+ might have a small amount of NFL coverage, its TV shows and movies are where it really shines. And sometimes those cross into the world of football. For instance, you can watch football movies like The Longest Yard and Varsity Blues on Paramount+.
NFL on CBS schedule
Over 100 NFL games will appear on CBS and Paramount+ during the 2023–2024 regular season. However, just over a third of those NFL on CBS matchups will air in your region due to blackout restrictions.
Expand the table below for the full NFL on CBS schedule, and check out 506 Sports’ weekly NFL broadcast maps to see which games will air locally. Any matchups not televised in your area will stream live on NFL Sunday Ticket.
| Week | Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, September 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, September 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints | Sunday, September 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, September 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots | Sunday, September 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, September 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos | Sunday, September 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Las Vegas Raiders at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, September 17 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Washington Commanders at Denver Broncos | Sunday, September 17 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | New England Patriots at New York Jets | Sunday, September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Buffalo Bills at Washington Commanders | Sunday, September 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, September 24 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, October 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears | Sunday, October 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, October 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans | Sunday, October 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, October 1 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, October 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots | Sunday, October 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, October 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, October 8 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | New York Jets at Denver Broncos | Sunday, October 8 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Seattle Seahawks at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Washington Commanders at Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, October 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, October 15 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Washington Commanders at New York Giants | Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, October 22 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos | Sunday, October 22 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | New York Jets at New York Giants | Sunday, October 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, October 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, October 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, October 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers | Sunday, October 29 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos | Sunday, October 29 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, October 29 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, November 5 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints | Sunday, November 5 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, November 5 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans | Sunday, November 5 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers | Sunday, November 5 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, November 12 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, November 12 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, November 12 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, November 12 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, November 12 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans | Sunday, November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | New York Jets at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, November 19 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, November 19 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys | Thursday, November 23 | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans | Sunday, November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 26 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, November 26 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots | Sunday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Arizona Cardinals at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Denver Broncos at Houston Texans | Sunday, December 3 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Houston Texans at New York Jets | Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, December 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, December 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, December 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | New York Jets at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, December 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, December 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, December 17 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, December 17 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Washington Commanders at New York Jets | Sunday, December 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, December 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans | Sunday, December 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, December 24 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs | Monday, December 25 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, December 31 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, December 31 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, December 31 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears | Sunday, December 31 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, December 31 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, December 31 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos | Sunday, December 31 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, January 7 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints | Sunday, January 7 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, January 7 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers | Sunday, January 7 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, January 7 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants | Sunday, January 7 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
Data effective as of post date. Sunday afternoon games are subject to flexible scheduling and may move into the Sunday or Monday night windows. Kick-off times for Sunday afternoon games may also change between 1 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. or 4:25 p.m. ET.
Paramount Plus plans and pricing
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Cancel at any time. Free trials are for new subscribers only.
Paramount+ offers two subscription plans: Paramount+ Essential ($5.99 a month) and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ($11.99 a month). The main difference is that you get SHOWTIME content with the latter plan—expanding your library with hit shows like Dexter and Yellowjackets.
Another benefit of the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan is that it provides live, 24/7 streaming access to your local CBS station. But no matter your plan, you can still stream your local CBS channel’s NFL games.
Other ways to watch NFL games
There are many ways to watch NFL games this season. And when it comes to watching NFL on CBS broadcasts, Paramount+ is not the only way to tune in.
We outline the best ways to catch your favorite teams in action on our How To Watch NFL Games page. Spoiler alert: YouTube TV receives our highest recommendation because it’s the only live TV service that offers NFL Sunday Ticket—giving you live out-of-market coverage alongside local and national channels.
YouTube TV with NFL Sunday Ticket is not the way to go if you’re looking for inexpensive ways to follow football. Fortunately, you can still watch many live NFL games the traditional way by connecting an over-the-air (OTA) antenna to your TV.
Depending on your antenna’s range and location, you’ll get access to local and national NFL games that air on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. That includes some Sunday Night Football games and every Monday Night Football matchup, plus most NFL playoff games and the Super Bowl.
Our Best OTA Antennas page highlights many great antenna options. But if your pigskin heart is set on a subscription TV service, you can use your zip code below to look up the best TV plans available for your home turf.
NFL on Paramount Plus FAQ
Can you watch any NFL game on Paramount Plus?
No, Paramount+ subscribers can only stream in-market and nationally televised NFL games that air on CBS. But you can learn more about other NFL viewing options by visiting our How To Watch NFL Games page.
Does Paramount Plus carry NFL Network?
No, Paramount+ doesn’t carry NFL Network. The cheapest way to get NFL Network through a TV provider is by subscribing to Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan. Otherwise, you can get live access to NFL Network through NFL+.
How much is Paramount Plus with NFL?
Both Paramount+ plans—Essential ($5.99 a month) and With SHOWTIME ($11.99 a month)—come with the same number of live NFL games.
Can you rewatch NFL games on Paramount Plus?
No, you can stream live NFL games only on Paramount+. While the streaming service has no on-demand NFL game access, you can rewatch every NFL matchup this season on NFL+ Premium (formerly NFL Game Pass) for $14.99 a month.
Methodology
During the last NFL season, our experts researched and hands-on tested Paramount+ to determine its overall value for NFL fans. We compared the streaming service’s cost and game count to other NFL viewing options while also examining its non-NFL content and features.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
