How to watch the NFL without cable in 2026
The 2026 NFL season kicks off in early September 2026 and runs an 18-week regular season into January 2027, with the playoffs leading to Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. From Sunday afternoon doubleheaders to Sunday and Monday night primetime, Fubo brings the heart of the NFL season together in one place — including NFL RedZone for the ultimate Sunday. This guide breaks down how to stream the NFL on Fubo without a cable box.
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Why Fubo is the best choice for NFL fans
Fubo carries the core NFL broadcast lineup — CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network — so you can follow the season from one app: Sunday afternoon games on CBS (AFC) and FOX (NFC), Sunday Night Football on NBC, Monday Night Football on ESPN with select ABC simulcasts, and select games on NFL Network. And you can add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone to any Fubo plan — every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game, whipping around the league so you never miss a scoring drive. With Fubo you get:
- NFL RedZone – every touchdown from Sunday afternoon, with the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on (15 sports channels, including ESPNU and ESPNEWS)
- CBS & FOX – Sunday afternoon regional games and playoff windows
- NBC – Sunday Night Football and the NFL Kickoff Game
- ESPN & ABC – Monday Night Football and postseason games
- NFL Network – select games and year-round NFL programming
- Unlimited Cloud DVR – record games and watch on your schedule
- Multiview – watch several games at once on one screen
- Apps on phones, tablets, smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and consoles
👉 Tip: Add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone ($10.99/mo) — the best way to keep up with every game on a busy Sunday afternoon.
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What you get with Fubo this NFL season
Fubo brings together the networks that carry the bulk of the NFL season, plus NFL RedZone for the full Sunday experience:
| Network | What's on it | On Fubo? |
|---|---|---|
| NFL RedZone | Every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game | ✅ Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on |
| CBS | Sunday afternoon AFC games and playoff windows | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| FOX | Sunday afternoon NFC games and playoff windows | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football and the Kickoff Game | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| ESPN | Monday Night Football and select postseason games | ✅ |
| ABC | Select MNF simulcasts, national games, and Super Bowl LXI | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| NFL Network | Select games and NFL programming | ✅ |
| ESPN Unlimited | Exclusive games | ✅ Access included free! (local availability varies) |
Local broadcast availability (CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC) depends on your location and broadcast rights, so your exact Sunday lineup varies by market.
Key dates to know
- Regular season kickoff: Early September 2026
- Thanksgiving games: November 26, 2026
- Christmas games: December 25, 2026
- Regular season finale (Week 18): January 2027
- Playoffs begin (Wild Card Round): Mid-January 2027
- Conference Championships: Late January 2027
- Super Bowl LXI: February 14, 2027 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (airing on ABC and ESPN)
What's new for 2026
A few rule tweaks change how the season plays out:
- Onside kicks anytime — teams can now declare an onside kick in any quarter, whether leading or trailing.
- Kickoff tweak — the return team can line up four players in the setup zone (up from three), continuing the league's reshaped kickoff.
- Replay on disqualifications — league officials can now consult on player disqualifications for flagrant acts.
Follow every new-look kickoff live on Fubo.
Tips for streaming the NFL like a pro
- Start with Fubo for base coverage — CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network in one app cover most of the week.
- Add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone — every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game.
- Set up Unlimited Cloud DVR — record Sunday's slate and catch up on the games you missed.
- Use Multiview — watch several games side by side during the Sunday afternoon window.
- Check your local channels — broadcast availability varies by market and rights, so confirm your CBS/FOX/NBC/ABC affiliates.
This week in the NFL on Fubo
The 2026 NFL preseason opened in Canton, Ohio, with the Carolina Panthers edging the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the Hall of Fame Game. The margin came on the final play, a five-yard touchdown run by quarterback Haynes King that gave Carolina the three-point win. It was the kind of finish that preseason games rarely produce — a genuine last-snap decision that settled a back-and-forth contest and sent the Panthers out of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium with the victory.
Upcoming games on Fubo:
| Date | Matchup | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 13 | Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Thu Aug 13 | Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers | 10:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Fri Aug 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets | 7:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Sat Aug 15 | Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | NBC |
| Sat Aug 15 | Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Sat Aug 15 | Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Sat Aug 15 | Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks | 8:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Thu Aug 20 | Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN |
| Thu Aug 20 | Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN Deportes |
| Thu Aug 20 | San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers | 10:00 PM ET | NFL Network |
| Fri Aug 21 | New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:00 PM ET | CBS |
What to watch:
The Los Angeles Rams travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs in a preseason matchup that carries real weight as a measuring stick. Patrick Mahomes, who spent the offseason recovering from a significant knee injury, has drawn strong reviews at training camp, and this is an early look at how that recovery translates to game conditions. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys head to Seattle to face a Seahawks team that enters the preseason having lost key defensive starters Riq Woolen, Boye Mafe, and Coby Bryant — significant attrition for a unit that ranked among the league's best.
The bottom line
Here's the best way to stream the NFL in 2026:
- Start with Fubo for base NFL coverage — CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC and NFL Network in one app.
- Add the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on — every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game.
- Use Unlimited Cloud DVR and Multiview across every screen so you never miss a snap.
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