The road to the Big Game on February 14, 2027 begins Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, when the title-defending Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots, for a rematch of Super Bowl LXI.
This season, whether you’re tuning in via your cable provider, a streaming platform, or combination of the two, here’s a look at how to watch every snap, tackle, and touchdown all season long.
Where to watch NFL games on TV
For most fans, TV is still home base for NFL Sundays. Most regional and national NFL games on Sundays and Mondays air on broadcast networks, which are included with any Xfinity TV package that carries local stations. Cable networks like ESPN and premium subscriptions like NFL Network are available with some Xfinity TV channel lineups as well, depending on your package.
This article covers the NFL regular season, but the broadcasters below will all carry exclusive playoff games as well. Check back at the end of the season for the playoff schedule with details on where to watch all the action.
Here is what you can expect to see on broadcast and cable networks for the 2026-27 regular season:
- NBC / Peacock: Sunday Night Football and select marquee games
- ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPN+: Monday Night Football is on ESPN plus select primary telecasts on ABC. Secondary broadcasts of designated games will be on ESPN2 (ManningCast)
- CBS / Paramount+: Regional and national AFC games on Sunday afternoons
- FOX: Regional and national NFC games on Sunday afternoons
- NFL Network: Select international games and late-season matchups
- NFL RedZone: Seven commercial-free hours of football coverage on Sunday afternoons, featuring every touchdown from every game in a whip-around format.
What to watch on NFL Network
NFL Network offers 24/7, 365 NFL coverage. It will also air preseason games and exclusive live international games. You can stream the NFL Network through NFL+ and NFL+ Premium. NFL+ also includes livestreaming of local games to mobile devices. X1 customers can watch the NFL Network with the More Sports and Entertainment Package.
Xfinity TV customers can add the More Sports and Entertainment Package to get access to NFL RedZone, NFL Network, as well as the BIG Ten Network for college football, and more.
What is NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone is the official subscription channel of the NFL airing every Sunday afternoon throughout the regular season. Its signature whip-around format drops you into key drives, big plays, and crucial moments.
NFL RedZone offers split-screen, triple-box, quad-box, and even octo-box (eight separate games at once) options, so you can catch all the best moments from the matchups you want see. Xfinity TV customers can watch NFL RedZone with the More Sports and Entertainment Package.
NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube
For games that are not broadcast nationally or in your local market, NFL Sunday Ticket gives you access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games. NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube is available through Xfinity. Xfinity customers can subscribe through Xfinity and watch on supported X1 and Xumo devices through the YouTube app, or on other compatible devices.
Where to stream NFL games
When it comes to streaming NFL games, there are a few distinct types of streaming options to consider:
- Live TV streaming platforms that include local broadcast networks and cable channels (such as YouTubeTV or Hulu Live)
- Companion streaming apps for broadcast and cable TV networks that offer both standalone subscriptions or access via cable TV account authentication (such as Peacock for NBC or Paramount+ for CBS)
- Standalone streaming services that hold exclusive rights to air special broadcasts and holiday games (such as Amazon Prime or Netflix)
Here is a look at where NFL games will be streaming this season:
- Amazon Prime: Thursday Night Football and select special events
- Netflix: Select package of special regular season, international, and holiday games
- NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube): Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games
- Peacock (NBC): Sunday Night Football and select marquee games
- ESPN Unlimited (ESPN networks): Monday Night Football
- Paramount+ (CBS): National games on Sunday afternoons plus select holiday and other marquee games
- Fox One / Fox Sports App (Fox): National games on Sunday afternoons plus select holiday and other marquee games
Holidays, exclusives, and other special window games
Thanksgiving: Plenty of football action is scheduled over the Thanksgiving holiday, starting on Thanksgiving Eve with a primetime game on Netflix. Three Thanksgiving Day games will air across three networks: CBS / Paramount+, Fox / Fox One, and NBC / Peacock. The Black Friday game caps off the holiday on Amazon Prime.
Christmas: Christmas Day will again see a tripleheader of football games. Netflix will air two games in the afternoon and the primetime game will air on Fox and stream on Fox One.
Week 17 holiday games on NBC & Peacock: NBC announced a new NFL Holiday Special, a Week 17 game that will air on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, January 2 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Its annual Peacock Holiday Exclusive game will follow in primetime at 8:00 p.m. ET. The matchup will stream on Peacock and broadcast regionally on NBC in the competing teams’ cities.
Week 18 finale: Netflix will stream a high-stakes Week 18 regular-season game on Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
International series: Throughout the season, games held in international locations will air on NFL Network and NFL+, with specific games appearing on partner platforms, including Netflix and NBC.
Super Bowl LXI: What we know so far
ESPN and ABC will broadcast Super Bowl LXI live from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on February 14, 2026, marking ESPN’s first production of the Super Bowl. The broadcast will also stream on ESPN+ and NFL+, and a traditional Manning Cast option is planned. Joe Buck will be the lead play-by-play announcer alongside game analyst Troy Aikman and sideline reporters Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge.
Watch the NFL this season with Xfinity TV
Don't piece together your NFL season across a dozen different apps and subscriptions. Xfinity TV brings you local networks, ESPN, NFL Network, and access to streaming platforms like Peacock, all in one place.
Plus, with Xfinity TV, viewers get the best live TV viewing experience:
Create Your Own Multiview
Torn between kick off and tip off? Game going into overtime? Don’t sweat it. With Create Your Own Multiview, you can watch multiple live events at once, on the same screen—so you don’t have to miss any of the action.
Viewers with 4K-compatible devices can choose up to four channels airing live sports and events in their channel lineup to watch on one screen. You can add multiple NFL games or watch football side-by-side with other sports like NBA, MLB, golf, and more. Get started by saying “Multiview” into your Xfinity voice remote.
Not sure if you have a compatible Xfinity TV box? Find out here.
Watch the NFL in RealTime4K
Xfinity will deliver select games in RealTime4K, so you can watch every pass, touchdown, and game-changing play in high-resolution detail. Xfinity RealTime4K offers ultra-high-definition (UHD) picture quality for stunning clarity, with Dolby Vision HDR for richer detail, Dolby Atmos for multidimensional sound, and ultra-low latency for real-time viewing. It’s the closest you can get to actually being there. On game day, say “4K” into your Xfinity Voice Remote to get to the 4K channel.
To watch RealTime4K programming with Xfinity TV, you will need one of these Xfinity 4K TV boxes: XG1v4, Xi6, or XiOne. If you have a different Xfinity TV box, you can upgrade to a 4K TV box for free. To get started, visit the website or log in to your account via the Xfinity app.
Not sure which Xfinity TV box you have? Find out here.
Get a more immersive viewing experience with Fan View
With Xfinity TV, football season is about more than just game day – it’s an all-season experience. Fan View is an interactive sidebar on your TV screen that displays real-time information like live scores, stats, schedules, and odds on your screen alongside the event you’re currently watching.
It’s a great way to stay on top of everything happening in the playoffs without navigating away from the action. Don’t just watch football this season—dive into an immersive, interactive experience,
Follow events with Xfinity Sports Zone app
Built directly into your X1 interface, the Xfinity Sports Zone app makes it easy to keep up with all the latest news and action. Viewers can track scores, stats, and performance breakdowns of favorite teams or players. Features like multi-lingual voice search, the ability to set favorite teams and receive match start notifications, and on-demand access to highlights, condensed games, and full replays allow viewers to enjoy a more personalized, interactive viewing experience.
Get started by saying “football” or “NFL” into your Xfinity TV Voice Remote. Or dive deeper into team-specific content by making requests like “Philadelphia Eagles schedule” or “Eagles team stats.”
Live odds, on-screen: Xfinity Odds Zone
With Xfinity Odds Zone, you can see pre-game spreads, live odds, game lines, and prop bets from DraftKings and FanDuel. Just say “View Odds” into your X1 voice remote to view the latest and add live odds to your screen while you watch.
