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How to watch the NFL in the USA and Canada (2026 season)
Who shows which NFL games in 2026: Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights, holidays and playoffs in the USA; DAZN, CTV, TSN and RDS in Canada. Plus the best devices and TV settings for football in 4K.
In the USA, NFL games are shared between CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video, with some games on Netflix and NFL Network; out-of-market Sunday games are in NFL Sunday Ticket. In Canada, CTV, TSN and RDS (in French) air the national games, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN covers the full schedule. Rights change every season: always check the listings for your game.
This guide lists the official ways to watch the NFL, based on the information published for the 2026 season. IPTV Fire does not broadcast NFL games: the providers below hold the rights.
In the United States
| Games | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| Sunday afternoon | CBS (also on Paramount+) and FOX (also on FOX One), by region |
| Sunday night | NBC, also streamed on Peacock |
| Monday night | ESPN, with some games also on ABC |
| Thursday night | Prime Video for most games |
| Black Friday | Prime Video |
| Christmas Day and some international games | Netflix, with other holiday and international games on FOX and NFL Network |
| Out-of-market Sunday games | NFL Sunday Ticket subscription |
| Local and primetime games on phone or tablet | NFL+ |
| Playoffs | Shared between the networks; the Super Bowl network rotates each year |
Free option: CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC are broadcast over the air. A digital antenna lets you watch local Sunday games and many national games for free, depending on your distance from the transmitters.
In Canada
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| CTV / CTV2 | Sunday afternoon and other national games; free over the air in many regions |
| TSN (and TSN+) | Nationally televised games, by cable, satellite or streaming |
| RDS | Games in French, including Monday Night Football and selected weekend games |
| NFL Game Pass on DAZN | The full regular-season schedule, NFL RedZone and replays |
The U.S. residential NFL Sunday Ticket is not offered for streaming in Canada, and U.S. services generally work only while you are physically in the United States.
Best setup for football in 4K
- A recent streaming device: Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Google TV Streamer give smooth motion and the latest apps (see our comparison).
- A stable connection: about 25 Mbps per 4K screen, ideally Ethernet (see Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
- TV picture mode: choose a “Sports” or “Standard” mode, and lower motion smoothing if players look unnatural.
- Game day: pause big downloads on your network and restart the device before kickoff.
Before every game
Broadcast rights, blackouts and game times change during the season. Check the official NFL schedule and your provider’s listings for your exact game and region.
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