The 2026 NFL season is set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a rematch of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Fans will have multiple avenues to watch games throughout the season, utilizing broadcast television, cable channels, and various streaming services.

Broadcast partners for the upcoming season include FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC. FOX will air Sunday afternoon games, special windows, and NFC playoff games. CBS will also broadcast Sunday afternoon games and select AFC playoff games, with eligible contests available on Paramount+. NBC is scheduled to broadcast Sunday Night Football and the NFL Kickoff Game, with streaming on Peacock. Monday Night Football will be carried by ESPN, and select games will also air on ABC. Streaming access for Monday Night Football will depend on a viewer's ESPN plan or participating TV provider.

For Thursday night games, most will stream on Prime Video. Mobile viewers can access eligible local and primetime games through NFL+. Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games will be available via NFL Sunday Ticket, while NFL+ will offer live local games on phones and tablets.

New this season, the NFL will feature a record nine international games across four continents, including its first-ever regular-season game in Australia. FOX's international schedule includes Patriots-Lions in Munich and Rams-Seahawks on Christmas night. A Week 15 Saturday game will feature the Seahawks and Eagles.

Fans seeking to watch games without a traditional cable subscription have several options. FOX One will stream all NFL games televised on FOX. Other services offering access include Peacock, Paramount+, Prime Video, Netflix, ESPN's streaming plans, NFL+, and NFL Sunday Ticket. Live-TV streaming packages may also provide access to local broadcast stations and cable networks, depending on market availability.

For those looking for free viewing options, an over-the-air antenna can receive local FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC broadcasts if those stations are within range. Streaming services typically require a subscription or trial period, with availability varying by market and device.

Schedules and streaming availability are subject to change. Fans are advised to check the FOX Sports NFL schedule and their specific provider listings before kickoff.