How to watch the NFL on ESPN Plus (2024)

How to watch the NFL on ESPN Plus (1)

The NFL is the king of sports in the US, so it's fitting that fans can watch the NFL on ESPN Plus, the streaming service from cable's top sports network, with more football available on the platform than ever before.

This season, ESPN Plus streamed a number of Monday Night Football games, live studio shows, on-demand original programming and, for the first time, a live NFL game exclusive to ESPN Plus. That coverage is extending into the NFL playoffs, where the streaming service will offer a live stream of a Wild Card round game.

Here is everything that you need to know about how to watch the NFL on ESPN Plus, from what’s available to signing up for the streaming service.

NFL games on ESPN Plus

ESPN Plus has always offered live streaming of sports — from the NHL on ESPN Plus to the MLB on ESPN Plus to college football on ESPN Plus — but it has just been the last couple of seasons that they've upped their game with the NFL on ESPN Plus.

For the 2023 NFL season, here are the games that you can stream on ESPN Plus:

  • Week 1: Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 2: Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT
  • Week 4: Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars, 9:30 am ET/6:30 am PT
  • Week 11: Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 14: Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 16: Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 17: Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Week 18: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT
  • Week 18: Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT
  • Wildcard Round: Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT

How to sign up for ESPN Plus

There are a handful of ways that you can sign up and start accessing ESPN Plus right away.

The most straightforward way is to simply sign up for ESPN Plus as a standalone service. There is only one subscription option ($9.99 per month/$99.99 for a full year) and the streaming service works on most devices and TVs, including Roku, Amazon Fire and more.

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You can also bundle ESPN Plus with other streaming services, Disney Plus and Hulu, as part of the Disney Bundle. Also, Hulu with Live TV subscribers have access to ESPN Plus as a standard feature.

Once you are signed up, all you need to do is find the NFL game or content that you want to stream and start watching.

NFL on ESPN Plus content

In addition to live games, programs like NFL Primetime, NFL Matchup, NFL Turning Point and Peyton’s Places are available to stream on ESPN Plus. Subscribers to the streaming service can also read exclusive articles from ESPN.com.

ESPN Plus is only available to US consumers.

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How to watch the NFL on ESPN Plus (2024)

FAQs

How to watch the NFL on ESPN Plus? ›

ESPN+ will have all of the games that will air on ESPN and ABC. That list includes 20 Monday Night Football matchups, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, a Monday night wild card game and a divisional round game.

Can I watch every NFL game on ESPN+? ›

ESPN+ will have all of the games that will air on ESPN and ABC. That list includes 20 Monday Night Football matchups, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, a Monday night wild card game and a divisional round game.

Why is a game blacked out on ESPN+? ›

ESPN+ issues streaming blackout to abide by broadcasting rights. Each sports league negotiates deals with streaming services and cable TV for the rights to stream their games. You will encounter a streaming blackout when over-the-top streaming services like ESPN+ do not obtain the broadcast rights.

Does a VPN allow you to watch out-of-market games? ›

Can I use a VPN to stream out-of-market games? Yes, a VPN is a great tool to use for out-of-market NFL streaming, as it can help bypass geo-restrictions.

Why can't I watch every game with NFL Plus? ›

Fans will not be able to watch all NFL games through NFL+ this season, with the regular subscription and the NFL+ Premium tier only covering primetime and local in-market fixtures. However, those with the NFL+ Premium can watch all games as full or condensed replays once they have concluded.

Why can't I watch football on ESPN+? ›

Some ESPN network content will only be available to customers of a participating TV provider. For example, certain NBA games, College Football Playoff games, and select NFL games will not included in your ESPN+ subscription due to broadcast rights agreements between the leagues and broadcasters, including ESPN.

How to bypass blackouts on ESPN+? ›

Here's how to bypass ESPN+ live blackout restrictions:
  1. Sign up for and download a quality VPN with enough bandwidth and server locations to get access to every blacked-out game you want. ...
  2. Install the VPN app on your device. ...
  3. Connect to a server location where the game you want to watch is not blacked out.

What's the point of ESPN Plus if you can't watch games? ›

ESPN+ has thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows, and acclaimed series that aren't on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ allows subscribers to purchase UFC PPV events and access an extensive archive of on-demand content (including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN Films, game replays, and more).

Why is my ESPN app asking for a TV provider? ›

Online registration through your TV service provider is required in order to access content on all networks. Non-participating TV provider customers have access to ESPN3 programming online only at ESPN.com, as long as they subscribe to a participating high speed internet service provider.

Can I watch out-of-market games on NFL+? ›

You can get the NFL+ Premium plan for $79.99/year to watch all live local, primetime regular, postseason, and out-of-market preseason games. You also get NFL RedZone, which includes a simulcast of Sunday afternoon highlights.

How to bypass out-of-market NFL games? ›

One of the easiest and most reliable ways of watching out-of-market NFL games is by using a VPN. A virtual private network will help you get an IP address in a different state, effectively bypassing out-of-market & blackout NFL rules altogether.

What is the best VPN for watching NFL games? ›

Best VPN for live streaming NFL games in 2024

ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, not to mention a range of ways to stream on your big-screen TV. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!

Is there a free NFL app? ›

Mobile Apps

The official Fantasy Football app of the NFL is your ultimate free fantasy football companion on the go, plus watch live local and primetime games right from the app. Watch your live local and primetime games plus breaking news, videos and highlights on all your favorite teams.

How to watch blackout NFL games? ›

How to bypass NFL Game Pass blackouts: Quick guide
  1. Sign up with a reputable VPN provider. ...
  2. Install the VPN app on your device of choice. ...
  3. Connect to a VPN server outside of the UK, Ireland, or Canada. ...
  4. Head to the NFL Game Pass on DAZN website, log in, and proceed to enjoy unrestricted access.
  5. Still blocked?
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What is the cheapest way to watch NFL games? ›

The cheapest all-in-one streaming service for watching the NFL is NFL+. Forged from the ashes of NFL Game Pass, NFL+ offers two subscription plans. Its basic plan is $6.99 a month and includes live in-market and primetime NFL games for phone and tablet users.

Is there a streaming service for all NFL games? ›

NFL+ is the National Football League's exclusive streaming service. NFL+ exists within the NFL app and NFL.com ecosystem and delivers a combination of live local and primetime mobile games, NFL RedZone, NFL Network, live game audio, game replays, and on-demand content across two pricing tiers: NFL+ and NFL+ Premium.

Can I watch all sports with ESPN+? ›

An ESPN+ subscription gives you access to thousands of live college games, as well as live boxing, MMA, golf, tennis, cricket, lacrosse, rugby, and more. You can also watch every UFL matchup, several Formula One races, and select MLB regular-season games through ESPN+.

How many subscriptions do you need to watch every NFL game? ›

Depending on your streaming services package, if you wanted to watch every game for the NFL regular season, you would pay almost $165 to watch matchups on Netflix, ESPN+, Prime Video, and Peacock.

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