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The NFL 2025-26 season is just a few weeks away, while teams are getting ready to compete to win their division, make the playoffs and eventually hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California in Feb. 2026.
For the preseason, NFL games are spread over four networks (NFL Network, CBS, Fox and ESPN) and three streaming services (NFL+, Paramount+ and Prime Video), so if you want to catch games, there are a number of ways to watch online. Check out the full NFL preseason schedule here.
Luckily, even without cable, you don't have to miss any of the action this preseason. You can access out-of-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable cable antennas, and all the NFL games will also be available to stream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and more. All of these services (with the exception of Sling) offer free trials that you can use to livestream NFL preseason games online for free.
Scroll down and check out the best ways to stream NFL preseason games, below:
DirecTV is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. Starting at $54.99 for the first month of series ($89.99/month afterwards), you get access to the streamer's Choice package for NFL preseason games. You'll get access to games broadcasting on NFL Network, CBS, Fox and ESPN.
Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for half off your first month of service. The package includes NFL Network, Fox and ESPN, while it also includes the NFL Network for added analysis and commentary. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
NFL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to gain access to the NFL RedZone network.
Fubo is one of the best options for streaming NFL preseason games because it's the most comprehensive. The service features all four networks that broadcast games, including NFL Network, CBS, Fox and ESPN, while it has additional channels for analysis, like NFL Red Zone. It even has more than 230 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 7-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.
Starting at $82.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming NFL games with access to NFL Network, ESPN, CBS and Fox, along with more than 90 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is the home of all "Thursday Night Football" games during preseason, while its also the home to hit originals, like "The Boys," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "Fallout" and more. The service comes with a subscription to Amazon Prime.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events -- like Prime Day and Black Friday -- and more.
For NFL on CBS preseason games, Paramount+ has you covered with prices starting at $7.99/month. However, the steaming service has an annual subscription where you can sign up for $59.99/year. This breaks down to just $4.99/month for 12 months. Paramount+ even has a 7-day free trial, so you can try out the service for yourself.
For die-hard NFL fans, the NFL+ streaming service is a must. It features all games across broadcast and cable networks during the regular season, post-season, preseason and even the Super Bowl. It broadcasts 24 hours of everything NFL starting at $6.99/month. Learn more about NFL+ here.