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The 2023 NFL season is upon us, and some juicy storylines are brewing around the league this year. You'll want to know how to watch the NFL action all season long, as well as how to get around local blackouts, view out-of-market NFL games, and tune into every NFL game internationally.
This year, no story is bigger than Aaron Rodgers, who for the first time will start as quarterback for a team not named the Green Bay Packers. He now dons the money-green jersey of the New York Jets, who now look like strong favorites to win it all. There are many other stories to follow this season, too, with Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), and Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) all leading young franchise quarterbacks with the potential to make dynasties out of their respective teams.
The NFL season begins with a Thursday Night Football showdown between a maturing Detroit Lions team and the defending Super Bowl champions at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff for the first NFL game of the 2023 season is at 8:20 p.m Eastern on September 7, with NBC and Peacock airing all the action nationally. To help you catch every game, we've broken down all your options to watch and stream the NFL without cable.
How to watch NFL games without cable
You can watch select NFL games without a cable subscription via live TV streaming services and platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and NFL+. You can also watch local NFL games with an HDTV antenna.
Over the course of the season, you may run into issues accessing certain games, such as local NFL games subject to blackout rules or out-0f-market games that aren't available on your TV or streaming plan of choice. In these rare cases, a VPN can help you tune into the exact game you want. This is also a great route for international viewers looking for cheaper US streaming services to watch live NFL games, but DAZN might have an even better proposition.
How to watch all NFL games on every major platform
Look ahead for a detailed breakdown of which networks and streaming services will air specific NFL games. Note: This chart is for local in-market and national broadcasts during the regular season. Out-of-market games are not available with these services.
How to stream NFL games without cable
Below, we'll dive deeper into all your NFL streaming options. We'll show you how to watch Thursday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and more, whether you want an all-inclusive streaming service or cheaper monthly subscriptions.