LAST UPDATED ON SEP. 17, 2022 AT 8:42 AM | 7 MINUTE READ
If you want to know how to watch out of market NFL games…
Then you’re a fan that falls into one or more of these categories:
- Transplanted or bandwagon fan
- Fantasy football fanatic
- Sports junkie
The objective here is to determine the best way for you to stream NFL games, depending upon which category you belong to.
Still not sure about whether or not to cut the cord? Read: The Pros and Cons of Streaming NFL Games.
But first – in order to provide some perspective, as well as a basis for comparison – we’re going to cover…
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How to watch in market NFL games
As you might have guessed, watching in market games is a lot easier and cheaper than out of market. Here’s a breakdown of the top apps and services for watching in market NFL games without an antenna:
NFL Mobile App
Pros: Free streaming. You no longer need to be a Verizon subscriber in order to stream games on the NFL app. Alternatively, you can use the standalone free Yahoo Sports App.
Cons: No out-of-market games. You can only stream live to a smartphone or tablet, and screen casting to a TV is blocked.
Sling TV
Pros: All local broadcast games on Fox, NBC, & NFL Network (Blue package). The cheapest paid subscription service available.
Cons: No out of market games, no CBS for local games. ESPN requires a Blue + Orange sub. Only 10 hours of cloud DVR (50 hours will cost you an additional 5 bucks a month).
The Sling TV Blue package is $35, but to get ESPN you need Blue + Orange ($50).
FuboTV
Pros: Programming includes all in-market games on CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, & NFL Network.
Cons: No out-of-market games. The final cost with the Sports Plus add-on makes it the most expensive of the streaming services listed here.
Hulu + Live TV
Pros: Includes all in-market games on CBS, Fox, NBC, & ESPN.
Cons: No live streaming on smartphones. There are some reports of unreliable streams.
YouTube TV
Pros: All in-market games on CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, plus the NFL Network. Unlimited cloud DVR storage. Stream to as many as 6 devices simultaneously.
Cons: The Sports Plus add-on ($10.99) is required in order to get NFL RedZone.
The Cheapest (legit) Way To Watch In-Market NFL Games.
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV)
Pros: Its 500 hours of cloud DVR storage is second only to YouTube TV.
Cons: To get CBS Sports, you need its Ultimate package, which costs $85/month. Cannot stream to game consoles.
Amazon Prime
Pros: All Thursday Night Football games, but they’re free – if you already have a subscription. Here’s the full TNF schedule on Prime Video.
Cons: Thursday Night Football games only.
So, do any of these services let you watch out of market NFL games? You can, with NFL Red Zone on Fubo and YouTube…
Sort of.
THIS IS WHY YOU WANT NFL REDZONE.
The truth is, you’ll only get to see snippets of NFL live streams, not whole games. But if you want to know…
How to watch out of market NFL games
In their entirety, here are your 3 options:
Free websites
Pros: Free.
Cons: Risky. Limited to viewing on an internet browser.
Learning how to watch out of market NFL games for free is fraught with danger. Specifically, it almost always involves a foreign website (not an app). Not only are these sites often laden with malware, using them also exposes you to possible legal implications.
In other words, it’s a high risk, high reward venture. If you’re still willing to take a chance, here are the best ways to watch NFL football online free of charge.
Earlier, I mentioned how your interest in this article put you in a certain class of fan. The following streaming options, therefore, will be discussed in that context. Hopefully, this will help you choose the one that’s best for you.
NFL Sunday Ticket To Go
Pros: Every out-of-market game live. Mobile online streaming, RedZone Channel, replays & condensed games.
Cons: Price. No post-season games. Condensed game replays only available from Monday to Wednesday.
Sunday Ticket is still the ultimate TV package for NFL fans, but it comes with a hefty price tag. $300 in and of itself may not be that much, but it seems like a hell of a lot more when piled on top of other expenses, and though the satellite service is not necessary, you still need a DirecTV subscription.
NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV on the other hand, does not require satellite service (you’ll still need DirecTV as a provider).
A subscription for non-customers costs $50 ($396 if you want the Red Zone Channel) less, but it is only available in select areas.
So while NFL Sunday Ticket To Go may be the ultimate, it’s not suitable for football fans with limited spare time (I mean, how many live games can you possibly binge watch on a Sunday afternoon?). It’s also not available in Europe or Asia, among other places.
Where is NFL Sunday Ticket available?
Bottom line:
- The sports junkie. If this is you, it seems like the only choice. That is, if your ideal fall Sunday means plenty of snacks, cold beer, and watching 2-3 NFL games, then this is for you.
- Transplant/bandwagon fan. Most fans root for one team, and watching it on TV isn’t a problem, unless in market becomes out of market. This can happen if you move cross country, or if you’re a bandwagon poser fan – hey, not judging, just categorizing. In any case, the ways on how to watch out of market NFL games are limited. You either have to wait for a nationally televised game, or head to the nearest sports bar. Of course, with NFL Sunday Ticket, that’s not a problem. But the question is, are you willing to pay $24.75 per game? ($396 ÷ 16).
- Fantasy football fanatic. You’re an FFF if you:
- Use a spreadsheet to keep track of your teams.
- Have an account with FanDuel and Draft Kings.
- Spend hours thinking up clever team names (“Mahomes Slice”).
You want – you must – have up-to-the minute updates on your fantasy players. So, if having access to every game isn’t enough, NFL RedZone is also included.
NFL Plus
Pros: Access to every game, including past seasons. Price. Available internationally.
Cons: Live streaming to your phone or mobile device only. Screen casting to a TV won’t work.
Bottom line:
- The sports junkie. With Game Pass, you also get every game. In fact, using its condensed game feature, you can watch more in less time, just not live.
- Transplant/bandwagon fan. At 100 bucks, this works out to a mere $6.25 per game.
- Fantasy football fanatic. Fantasy Live is 43 minutes of fantasy football talk & tips to up your game. There are 4 shows per week during the regular season.
| Provider | Availability & channels | Live games | NFL RedZone | Devices | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFL/Yahoo Sports App | Local & primetime games (incl. playoffs + Super Bowl) | Yes | No | See list | Free |
| NFLSundayTicket.tv | All games | Yes | Yes* | See list | $294-$396 |
| Sling TV Blue | Fox, NBC, NFL Network | Yes | Yes | See list | $35/month |
| Sling TV Blue + Orange | ESPN, Fox, NBC, NFL Network | Yes | Yes | See list | $50/month |
| Fubo TV Pro | CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, NFL Network | Yes | Yes** | See list | $81/month |
| Hulu + Live TV | CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, NFL Network | Yes | Yes** | See list | $80/month |
| YouTube TV | CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, NFL Network | Yes | Yes** | See list | $76/month |
| DirecTV Stream (AT&T) | ESPN, Fox, NBC | Yes | No | See list | $70/month |
| NFL Plus | All games | No | Yes | See list | $99 |
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| None <------------------------------------------------------------------------------> All | |||||
| * Requires NFL Sunday Ticket Max || **Requires Sports Add-on | |||||
Conclusion
In summary, there are numerous ways to stream in-market NFL games. But if you want to know how to watch out of market NFL games, you’re limited to just 2 legit options.
So whether we’re talking in-market or out, how you choose to watch NFL football without cable is ultimately your decision. To be sure, there are other things to consider, besides what type of fan you are.
With that in mind, let’s reiterate: We’re not going to decide what’s best for you; that’s not what we’re here for. That’s your job. And while you may agree, you surely also agree that the last thing you need after a hard day at work is to do homework research. Nothing like sucking what little fun there is out of a Wednesday night.
However, what we are here to do is to make life a little less hard. By all means, do yourself a favor and read, What Are The Best NFL Streaming Services?
While you’ll still call the shots, your decisions will be that much easier.
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