If you are considering signing up to NFL Sunday Ticket then you might have some questions about how it all works. Hopefully, we can answer many of the most common ones right here, including the cost, the number of streams, multiview, and more.
In this guide
YouTube TV vs. YouTube: Which One Do You Need?
There are two ways to subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket — through YouTube as a standalone Primetime Channel or through YouTube TV as a paid add-on.
While most of the benefits and limitations are the same for YouTube and YouTube TV, there are some differences that may help in deciding which one is the best option.
For now, the main decision to make is whether you want a live TV package as well. If you do, then YouTube TV is likely to be the better route.
If you only want to pay for Sunday Ticket, YouTube will be the better option.
What’s Included With Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers get access to out-of-market Sunday games during the regular season. Basically, games that are not available on local broadcast channels in your area.
When bundling Sunday Ticket with the base YouTube TV plan, subscribers get access to even more football, including preseason, local and national games, playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
| Sunday Ticket | YouTube | YouTube TV |
|---|---|---|
| Preseason games | ✓︎ | |
| Regular season games (local and national broadcasts) | ✓︎ | |
| Sunday games (out-of market) | ✓︎ | ✓︎ |
| Postseason games | ✓︎ |
For those that want access to even more NFL content during the season, it is also possible to bundle Sunday Ticket with NFL RedZone.
The option to bundle the two NFL subscriptions is available to both YouTube and YouTube TV subscribers.
How Much Is NFL Sunday Ticket?
The cost of Sunday Ticket depends on whether signing up through YouTube or YouTube TV. Opting to bundle NFL RedZone with Sunday Ticket also increases the price.
Adding to all this, the cost also depends on whether you are a new or returning Sunday Ticket subscriber.
2026 NFL Sunday Ticket Prices – New Subscribers
| Sunday Ticket | Season Pass | with RedZone |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $240 | $282 |
| via YouTube | $240 | $282 |
2026 NFL Sunday Ticket Prices – Returning Subscribers
| Sunday Ticket | Season Pass | with RedZone |
|---|---|---|
| via YouTube TV | $378 | $420 |
| via YouTube | $480 | $522 |
Considering YouTube and YouTube TV don’t offer a refund on Sunday Ticket, it is important to pick the right service before signing up.
Editor’s Note: Military & Veterans, First Responders, Medical Community, and Teachers can purchase NFL Sunday Ticket at a discount through id.me, lowering the cost of the Season Pass down to $198
The Additional YouTube TV Cost
As signing up through YouTube TV requires Sunday Ticket subscribers to maintain access to a base plan, new subscribers also need to take into account the added monthly cost of a live TV package.
NFL Sunday Ticket can be bundled with the main base plan ($82.99/mo) or any of the cheaper genre-themed packages like the Entertainment Plan ($54.99/mo) or the Sports Plan ($64.99/mo).
Naturally, the Sports Plan is going to be the better choice for football fans due to the additional local and sports channels which unlock even more football throughout the year, including Monday Night Football, the NFL Playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
The good news is that the Sports Plan is available at $54.99/mo for the first 12 months when signing up as a new subscriber.
Paying Monthly for Sunday Ticket
Both YouTube and YouTube TV offer the option to pay monthly for NFL Sunday Ticket. However, for those looking to stream Sunday Ticket without any commitment beyond the current month, there is no option available right now
Last year, YouTube and YouTube TV offered a true month-to-month option (cancel at any time) but this appears to be currently unavailable for the 2026-27 season. We expect this to become available closer to the start of the season.
For now, YouTube and YouTube TV allow subscribers to spread the cost of the Season Pass by paying on a monthly basis.
IMPORTANT: Although this option can help to manage the cost, the monthly Season Pass consists of eight non-cancellable payments.
When signing up for the monthly plan, the exact amount a subscriber pays depends on whether they are a YouTube user or YouTube TV subscriber.
NFL Sunday Ticket Monthly Prices – New Subscribers
YouTube and YouTube TV users can sign up for an NFL Sunday Ticket Season Pass on a monthly basis at the following prices.
| Sunday Ticket | Season Pass | + RedZone |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $30/mo* | $30/mo* + one-off $42 payment |
| YouTube | $30/mo* | $30/mo* + one-off $42 payment |
As these additional monthly payments cannot be canceled, consumers will want to make sure they are willing to pay for future months before signing up.
NFL Sunday Ticket Monthly Prices – Returning Subscribers
Returning Sunday Ticket subscribers can renew their subscription through YouTube or YouTube TV at the following prices.
| Sunday Ticket | Monthly | + RedZone |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $47.25/mo* | $47.25/mo* + one-off $42 payment |
| YouTube | $60/mo* | $60/mo* + one-off $42 payment |
The monthly payment plan for the Season Pass consists of eight non-cancellable payments. However, the actual number of months may be fewer, depending on when signing up during the season.
Considering the additional monthly payments cannot be canceled, YouTube TV subscribers will want to make sure they plan on keeping their live TV package for the duration of the Sunday Ticket commitment before signing up.
Is There a Sunday Ticket Free Trial?
YouTube and YouTube TV do not currently offer a free trial with Sunday Ticket but that may change during the season.
In the past, YouTube has offered 7-day Sunday Ticket free trials to new subscribers.
If signing up to Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV, and not currently a YouTube TV subscriber, it is usually possible to get a free trial of YouTube TV.
However, if no free trial is available for Sunday Ticket at the same time, subscribers will need to pay the price of Sunday Ticket when adding it to the base plan.
Due to this, new YouTube TV subscribers may want to wait until their base plan free trial has ended before adding Sunday Ticket. This way they can confirm they are happy to pay for the live TV package as well.
Is There a Sunday Ticket Student Discount?
Yes, YouTube offers a discount to eligible students, lowering the cost of an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription down to just $119 for the season.
Student NFL Sunday Ticket
Sign up at $119/season
While YouTube TV subscribers cannot sign up to a student Sunday Ticket plan, they can sign up through YouTube Primetime Channels and then access Sunday Ticket through the YouTube TV app, providing both subscriptions are linked to the same Google account.
As is typically the case with any student discounts on streaming services, students will need to prove eligibility by verifying their student status.
Important: Student Sunday Ticket subscribers are limited to watching Sunday Ticket on a single device at a time.
Watching On Multiple Devices
You can watch Sunday Ticket on an unlimited number of devices at the same time, as long as those devices are connected to the home network.
This is irrespective of whether signing up through YouTube or YouTube TV.
However, Sunday Ticket streams are limited to just two when accessing the service outside of the home network.
If signed up to a student Sunday Ticket plan, subscribers are limited to watching on just one device at a time, and irrespective of whether at home or away from home.
Sunday Ticket and Multiview
YouTube’s Multiview offers the ability to watch up to four streams at the same time on the same screen.
In multiview mode, each stream is shown in a smaller window than usual, making it possible to simultaneously stream multiple games.
As four is the maximum and not the default, it is also possible to watch two or three feeds at the same time.
In addition to selecting any of the preselected combinations, users can also ‘build a multiview’ to customize the selection of streams.
While this feature offers more customization options, every potential combination might not always be possible so subscribers may find there are times when they can’t choose their perfect Multiview setup.
Renewing Sunday Ticket Each Year
NFL Sunday Ticket automatically renews each year when signed up through YouTube Primetime Channels or YouTube TV.
As discussed in an earlier section, renewing Sunday Ticket also increases the price, as the new subscriber promotional discount available in the first year no longer applies.
How much Sunday Ticket will cost during renewal depends on whether a YouTube or YouTube TV user.
Considering Sunday Ticket automatically renews each year, those wanting to avoid paying the higher rates next season may want to consider canceling the subscription before the renewal date.
Cancel NFL Sunday Ticket Renewal – YouTube
YouTube users can make sure their Sunday Ticket subscription doesn’t automatically renew by navigating to the Primetime Channels settings and canceling auto-renewal.
- Visit YouTube
- Sign in with your Google Account.
- Click on profile icon (top-right)
- Click on Purchases and memberships
- Click Manage membership next to NFL Sunday Ticket (under Memberships)
- Click Cancel (next to next billing date)
- Follow the prompts
Cancel NFL Sunday Ticket Renewal – YouTube TV
YouTube TV members can make sure their Sunday Ticket doesn’t automatically renew by navigating to the settings and canceling auto-renewal.
- Visit YouTube TV
- Sign in with your Google Account
- Click profile icon (top-right)
- Click Settings
- Click Manage next to NFL Sunday Ticket (under Memberships)
- Click Cancel next to next billing date
- Click Yes, Cancel
Those unsure when they will be billed for the next season can check by heading to the Settings section and then Purchases for YouTube users and Billing for YouTube TV subscribers.
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