Best live TV streaming services (2025): Short guide + How to watch NFL
Quick summary: YouTube TV is the most well‑rounded live TV streamer in 2025, offering local channels, sports add‑ons and the NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL broadcast rights are split across CBS, FOX, NBC/Peacock, Prime Video, ABC/ESPN, NFL Network and even Netflix for select holiday games. Live TV often remains more cost‑effective than traditional cable, and you can still use a digital antenna to get local broadcasts for free.
Where NFL games air (2025)
- CBS: many Sunday afternoon games (Paramount+/CBS local affiliates)
- FOX: Sunday afternoon games (local Fox affiliates and Fox One)
- NBC / Peacock: Sunday Night Football
- ABC / ESPN: Monday Night Football and select games
- Prime Video: Thursday Night Football and select specials
- NFL Network: select exclusive and international games
- Netflix: select Christmas Day games
Top recommendations
- YouTube TV — best overall balance of local channels, add‑ons (NFL Sunday Ticket) and UX.
- FuboTV — excellent for sports-heavy lineups and multiview features.
- Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream — wide channel lineups; good VOD bundles.
- Sling — cheaper, but more limited local coverage in many markets.
Save money: get a digital antenna
If you only need local broadcasts (CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC), a digital antenna is the cheapest option. Popular options include Mohu Leaf and ClearStream; you can search/buy on Amazon here: Mohu Leaf antenna (Amazon search).
Want more details?
Official YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket info: https://tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket/
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