How to Watch NFL Live for Free: Best Apps & Streaming Platforms

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Whether you're in the US, UK, Australia, or Brazil, there are real ways to catch NFL games live without breaking the bank. Here's the complete list of apps and platforms — organized by where you are.

🇺🇸 If You're in the United States

1. NFL App (NFL+)
The official NFL app offers free access to local and primetime games on mobile. The basic plan is free; upgrade to NFL+ Premium for RedZone and full replays.
🔗 nfl.com/plus

2. Amazon Prime Video — Thursday Night Football
Every Thursday Night Football game streams exclusively on Prime Video. If you already have Amazon Prime, it's completely free. New users get a 30-day free trial.
🔗 primevideo.com

3. Peacock — Sunday Night Football
NBC's streaming platform carries Sunday Night Football live. Free trial available for new users, and the platform includes replays, NFL Films archives and analysis.
🔗 peacocktv.com

4. ESPN/ABC — Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football airs on ESPN and ABC. ESPN requires a subscription, but ABC is free over-the-air with a digital antenna. You can also access it via free trial on YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
🔗 plus.espn.com

5. Yahoo Sports
Streams select NFL games for free on mobile and desktop, including Sunday Night Football. No subscription needed — just download the app and watch.
🔗 sports.yahoo.com/nfl

6. YouTube TV (Free Trial)
Carries CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network all in one place. Comes with a 5-day free trial for new users — enough to watch a full week of games.
🔗 tv.youtube.com

7. Hulu + Live TV (Free Trial)
Another great all-in-one option with CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network. Offers a 3-day free trial for new subscribers.
🔗 hulu.com/live-tv

8. Paramount+ — NFL on CBS
Streams every CBS Sunday game live, including local matchups and the playoffs. Free trial available for new users.
🔗 paramountplus.com

🌍 If You're Outside the US

9. DAZN — NFL Game Pass International
The go-to option for international fans. Available in most countries including the UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, Brazil and more. Streams every regular season game, playoffs and the Super Bowl. In some regions, registration is completely free.
🔗 dazn.com

10. Channel 5 / My5 (UK — Free)
UK viewers can watch two NFL games every Sunday for free on Channel 5 and its streaming app My5. No subscription required, just a free account.
🔗channel5.com

11. 7Plus (Australia — Free)
Australians can stream Thursday Night and Sunday Afternoon games, plus the playoffs and Super Bowl, completely free on 7Plus. Just create a free account.
🔗 7plus.com.au

12. TVNZ+ (New Zealand — Free)
Similar to 7Plus, TVNZ+ offers two weekly games, playoffs and the Super Bowl at no cost for New Zealand viewers.
🔗 tvnz.co.nz

13. CazéTV / YouTube (Brazil — Free)
Brazilian fans can catch NFL games live on the CazéTV YouTube channel at no cost, with no account required.
🔗youtube.com/@CazeTv

💡 Pro Tips

Digital antenna — US viewers can watch CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC (Monday Night Football) for free with a cheap antenna. No subscription, no app needed.
Free trials — Peacock, YouTube TV, Hulu and Paramount+ all offer free trials. Cancel before the trial ends and pay nothing.
VPN trick — Outside your home country? A VPN like NordVPN lets you access your usual streams as if you never left home. Services like Channel 5 (UK) and 7Plus (Australia) are free but geo-restricted.

Written by Daniel

Updated on June 24, 2026