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 with Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, you get NFL RedZone — 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 Fubo Elite with Sports Plus
- 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: Go Fubo Elite with Sports Plus for NFL RedZone — 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 | ✅ Fubo Elite with Sports Plus |
| 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.
- Step up to Fubo Elite with Sports Plus for 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.
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.
- Step up to Fubo Elite with Sports Plus for NFL RedZone — 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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