How To Watch NFL Network for Free Without Cable

There’s no shortage of streaming options when it comes to NFL football. The 2026-27 regular season will feature Sunday games airing on CBS and FOX, with Sunday Night Football once again available on NBC and Peacock.

ESPN and ABC continue to be the home of Monday Night Football, while Prime Video will air the majority of Thursday Night Football matchups. You’ll also be able to watch select NFL games on Netflix, NFL Network, NFL+, Paramount+, FOX One, NFL Sunday Ticket, and NFL RedZone.

That’s… umm… a lot, right?

NFL Network will be the streaming home for a host of international games during the 26-27 season, with the network broadcasting 9:30 a.m. ET games from Week 4 to Week 7 (and also Week 9). How can you watch NFL Network for free without cable? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where To Watch NFL Network Online:

NFL Network is included with a variety of cable providers (Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, and more) and is also available through Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN Unlimited (more on these options below).

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch NFL Network live on the NFL app.

Is NFL Network Included With ESPN Unlimited?

Yes! NFL Network has been added to the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers. You can access ESPN Unlimited with an active subscription to DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum TV, Verizon, FiOS, U-Verse, or Cox.

You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium for $39.99/month or $45.99/month (includes Disney+ and Hulu). This plan also includes access to NFL RedZone.

Is NFL Network Available Through DIRECTV?

Yes! NFL RedZone with NFL Network is available through DIRECTV’s “MySports Genre Pack,” Premier Streaming TV package, and DIRECTV Sports Pack Add-on.

The “MySports” Genre Pack, which also includes ESPN Unlimited, is currently $49.99/month for the first month ($64.99/month after) and offers a five-day free trial.

Is NFL Network Included With YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV?

You bet. NFL Network is included in YouTube TV ($67.99/month) and YouTube TV’s Sports Plan ($54.99/month). The streamer is currently offering a free trial.

Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month), which offers a three-day free trial, also has NFL Network.

Can I Watch NFL Network on Fubo TV?

Yep. You can watch NFL Network via Fubo’s Sports Plan, which is available for $54.99/month for the first month ($64.99/month after). Fubo also offers NFL Network via the Pro ($63.99 first month, $88.99/month after) and Elite ($68.99 first month, $98.99/month after) plans. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers.

How To Stream NFL Network on Sling TV:

You can also stream NFL Network on Sling TV. Sling Select ($19.99/month) offers NFL Network, and you can also watch the channel via Sling’s Orange and Blue packages, which offer one-day, three-day, seven-day, or monthly prepay passes.

Is NFL Network Included with NFL+?

It is indeed. You can purchase NFL+ as a standalone service for $6.99/month or $39.99/year ($14.99/month or $79.99/year for NFL+ Premium).