How To Watch the NFL Without Cable

The cable network is not the only way to keep track of NFL. Depending on your preferences, there are other ways to watch your favorite NFL games and other available content.

If you are a hardcore NFL fan, you can opt to spend the extra money and get the full experience. If you like to have an occasional look at a particular game or NFL show, you’ll probably like a cheaper option more.

You can watch NFL online on various US-based streaming services or by obtaining your NFL Game Pass. This article will look into the best ways to enjoy NFL program without being connected to a cable network.

Using Streaming Services to Watch NFL

Even if you don’t have a cable connection, you can still watch all the NFL action via streaming services. As the streaming networks expand, more and more providers broadcast sporting content live.

These are the best streaming services to watch NFL:

DirecTV Now

DirecTV Now is DirecTV’s live streaming service. With this service, you can watch all the channels that broadcast NFL games. This includes the NFL Network, a channel completely dedicated to this sport.

With DirecTV Now’s offer, you will never miss a game or recap shows such as ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Even if you do, you can always watch a replay thanks to the DirecTV’s rewind feature.

This service supports a bunch of devices. You can watch it on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360, and Sony PlayStation.

The monthly subscription is $55, and this includes all the channels and features.

FuboTV

If you subscribe for FuboTV you will get Fox, CBS, and NBC. These channels cover all Sunday’s games. In the same package, you also get NFL Network, so that you can cover most of the games.

If your primary interest is watching the NFL, the basic package will probably suit you well. It costs $40 in the first month. After that, you’ll pay $45/month, which is still cheaper than most services.

If you add $9/month, you get NFL RedZone, which is an additional NFL stream that you can watch only during Saturdays. It is a seven-hour long program consisting of all the highlights from today’s games. You’ll see touchdowns, great combinations, and eye-grabbing moments. It’s hosted by one of the famous NFL anchors, Scott Hanson.

Sling

Sling TV offers packages that let you access different channels you can stream live and customize depending on your needs and affordability. The Sling ‘Orange bundle’ contains ESPN. That means that you can watch all the ESPN’s NFL broadcasts as well as Monday Night Football Show. This is great if you want to take an occasional peek since it only costs $20/monthly.

If you wish to watch NFL Network instead, you need to get the ‘Blue package,’ which is $25/month. So, for five dollars more you get an all-day NFL and live broadcast of all Thursday-night games. If you subscribe to both packages, you’ll get all the benefits for $40 a month, which is still cheaper than most other providers.

Since you pay Sling month-per-month, you can cancel at any. With these packages, you also get many other channels like CNN or AMC.

To stream Sling on your TV you will need Roku or similar device.

Using NFL Game Pass

NFL Game Pass is an excellent way to stay in touch with the world of NFL if you don’t mind watching games with a delay. Since it can only play out-of-market games, you have to wait until the games are over to play them with your pass.

You can watch games from 2009, NFL documentaries and shows, latest news, track progress of an individual player, and use many other features.

If you want to commit to a full 4-month NFL season, you will pay $100, which is only $25/month. If you don’t mind waiting out a bit, this is probably your best option.

NFL game pass supports iOS, Android, Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, PS4, Android TV, and Fire TV.

Can I watch NFL Without Cable for Free?

You can borrow a cable login credentials from friends, neighbors or family members. This way you can use their online cable TV at your home, and depending on the package, you can watch some games, like NFL Network Online.

Even if some consider this type of password sharing legal, there is an official ruling about it that may take you to court. So if you use password sharing, proceed at your own risk.

Unfortunately, there are no other legal ways to watch NFL for free. You will either need to pay streaming services, use Game Pass, or connect yourself to a cable network.