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NFL 2026: 10 Platforms Needed to Watch Every Game
15 May
Summary
- Ten different platforms are required to watch all NFL games in 2026.
- Exclusive games will be on Netflix and Prime Video, including a Christmas doubleheader.
- The NFL season opener is on September 9, 2026, between Seahawks and Patriots.
To fully follow the 2026 NFL season, fans will need subscriptions to ten distinct platforms. This year's schedule, beginning September 9, 2026, with a Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup on NBC and Peacock, highlights the fragmented viewing landscape. Several marquee games, including a weekly Thursday Night Football broadcast, will be exclusive to streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Broadcast rights for Sunday games are shared between CBS and Fox, with international games airing on NFL Network. Monday Night Football will be available on ESPN and ABC, with some doubleheaders split between YouTube and Netflix. Special holiday games include a Thanksgiving Eve matchup on Netflix and a Christmas Day tripleheader, with two games on Netflix and one on Fox. The NFL playoffs commence on January 16, 2027, with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN and ABC.
