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+ is a great all-around streaming service. But its NFL content is less of a main attraction and more of a complimentary benefit. Still, you’ll get live access to around 38 NFL on CBS matchups during the 2024 NFL season, no matter which Paramount+ plan you choose.
The biggest upside is the streaming service’s other offerings. Unlike ESPN+, which specializes in only sports, Paramount+ includes thousands of TV 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+.
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 2024 NFL regular season, around 38 NFL on CBS games will air in each market—including a national game on Thanksgiving 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 many 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 2024 season, NFL on CBS will feature one national preseason match, 38 regular-season games, and four playoff showdowns. 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 2024–2025 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 | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 1 | Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Las Vegas Raiders at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | New York Jets at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 2 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | Carolina Panthers at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Denver Broncos at New York Jets | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 4 | Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 5 | Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Houston Texans at New England Patriots | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 6 | Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 7 | Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | New York Jets at New England Patriots | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 8 | Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 9 | Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Commanders | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 10 | New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 12 | Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 12:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Falcons | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Tennessee Titans at Washington Commanders | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 13 | Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | New York Jets at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Las Vegas Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 14 | Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 15 | New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 16 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | New York Jets at Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | TBD | Sunday, Dec. 29 | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD | 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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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 24/7 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.
Why you should trust us
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.
