NFL Season Launch: How to Watch Every Game This Year

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 4, with a high-stakes matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. The game starts at 8:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC.

As the regular season unfolds over 18 weeks, fans eager to catch every game may find themselves spending over $750 on various subscriptions if they want to view all 272 games. Local broadcasts will cover a limited number of games, leaving die-hard fans to dig deeper into their pockets for comprehensive coverage.

For those without cable, most NFL games can be accessed through ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, which combined will air at least 218 games this season. To fully enjoy out-of-market games, a yearly subscription to the NFL’s game packages is necessary, costing about $378 for existing users. New subscribers to YouTube TV will pay around $83 monthly for their base plan, plus $276 for the NFL Sunday Ticket.

Thursday Night Football will exclusively stream on Amazon Prime Video this year, which is available for $9 per month. Additionally, Netflix will offer two games on Christmas Day, with a subscription starting at $8 per month.

Some Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN, requiring access through cable or various streaming subscriptions. Fans can choose options like ESPN+ at $12 per month or the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle for $30 monthly during the first year.

International fans can enjoy six of the league’s seven games broadcast in locations such as Ireland and Spain through the NFL Network, which is typically available via cable or the NFL+ streaming service. The service costs $7 monthly and also provides access to various online game options.

In an unprecedented move, the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil will be available for free on YouTube, marking a new way for audiences to engage with the league.

Overall, the current landscape of NFL broadcasting presents a complex array of options for viewers, requiring serious consideration and budgeting for those looking to watch every game. As the league continues to expand its broadcasting partnerships, the expenses for fans are set to increase further.

The NFL’s broadcasting deals are currently valued at over $110 billion over 11 seasons, showing the league’s evolving influence in the entertainment space. As fans gear up for another exciting season, many will need to navigate the growing number of streaming services to keep up with their favorite teams.