For those looking to watch more football during the season, NFL Network can be a good option. What’s more, there are multiple ways to watch NFL Network, including with or without a live TV package.
Here is an overview of the streaming services that offer access to NFL Network, from cheapest to most expensive.
| Service | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NFL+ | NFL+ | $7/mo |
| Sling TV | Select | $20/mo |
| YouTube TV | Sports Plan | $55/mo* |
| Fubo | Sports + News | $56/mo |
| DirecTV | MySports | $65/mo |
| Hulu Live TV | Base | $90/mo |
Cheapest Way to Watch NFL Network
The cheapest way to watch NFL Network without cable is NFL+.
There are two different NFL+ plans available, NFL+ and NFL+ Premium, and both include access to NFL Network.
NFL+ costs $6.99 a month (or $49.99/season) while NFL+ Premium costs $14.99 a month (or $99.99/season).
- Out-of-market
- NFL Network
- Live game audio
$7-15/mo
In addition to NFL Network, all subscribers get access to live out-of-market preseason games and live game audio.
While subscribers can also watch live local and primetime regular and postseason games through NFL+, these are only available on mobile devices, including phones and tablets.
A major difference between the two NFL+ tiers is that NFL+ Premium also includes access to NFL RedZone as well.
NFL Network vs RedZone
What’s the difference and which is best?
Live TV Services With NFL Network
Live sports remains one of the main reasons to continue paying for a live TV subscription. When it comes to NFL Network, all of the most popular live TV streaming providers offer access to the channel.
As to be expected, however, the price does vary greatly.
Cheapest Live TV Plan With NFL Network
At $20 a month, Sling TV is currently the cheapest way to stream NFL Network without cable and outside of NFL+.
While Sling TV offers multiple base packages to choose from, NFL Network is only available through the Sling Select and Sling Blue packages.
Starting at $19.99/mo, Select is the cheapest overall.
Sling Select provides access to a very limited selection of channels. While NFL Network is included in the list, the limited selection means Select won’t work as a full live TV package. Instead, it is best to think of Select as NFL Network plus a small selection of additional channels.
While Select starts at $19.99/mo, subscribers in areas where ABC is also available may find Sling adds an additional local channels fee, increasing the monthly cost.
In contrast to Select, the Sling Blue package unlocks access to more than 40 live TV channels, including NFL Network, making it a better option overall.
A subscription also provides the ability to stream on up to three devices at the same time and up to 50 hours of recording space.
While Sling Blue starts at $46/mo, subscribers in areas where ABC is also available may find Sling adds an additional local channels fee, increasing the minimum monthly cost.
If you also want access to Monday Night Football broadcasts on ESPN, it might be worth considering signing up to Sling’s combined Orange & Blue plan starting at $61 a month.
As ESPN is only included with Sling Orange, bundling with Blue is the best way to get NFL Network and ESPN through Sling TV.
Sling also offers NFL RedZone through its Sports Extra add-on. Sports Extra costs an additional $11 a month when added to Sling Blue, and $15 a month when added to Sling Orange & Blue.
Other Live TV Packages With NFL Network
Even though Sling TV is the cheapest, it is not the only option for streaming NFL Network.
Watch NFL Network With YouTube TV
YouTube TV is another good option for NFL Network. Like other live TV services, YouTube TV offers more than one package, including a cheaper sports tier that includes NFL Network.
YouTube TV’s Sports Plan costs $64.99/mo although new subscribers can sign up at just $54.99/mo for their first year.
Similar to many other live TV services, YouTube TV offers more than one plan. For those looking for an even richer experience, the main base package costs $82.99/mo and provides access to more than 100 channels.
One of the added benefits of going with YouTube TV route is that you can also subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket at a cheaper price than usual.
Watch NFL Network With Fubo
Fubo tends to be a good option for sports in general, and is another way to watch NFL Network without cable. Fubo offers more than one plan to choose from, with the Sports + News plan the cheapest for NFL Network.
Priced at $64.99/mo, Sports + News offers access to more than 25 channels, including NFL Network and local ABC, CBS, and Fox stations. Subscribers also get access to ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.
If looking for a richer live TV package from Fubo, the $88.99/mo Pro plan is the cheapest overall. Pro significantly upgrades the channel lineup (to more than 200) making it a much better option for a general live TV package that includes NFL Network.
It should be noted that some homes may end up paying an additional RSN fee. Depending on the location, and the regional sports networks available in that area, the monthly price could be much higher.
Watch NFL Network With DirecTV
Another option is DirecTV. While previously unavailable through DirecTV, NFL Network was added in June of 2023 following a new agreement with the NFL.
DirecTV offers more than one plan to choose from and the good news is that NFL Network is included with the cheaper MySports Genre Pack.
Although MySports typically costs $64.99/mo, the service normally offers a discount on the first month.
Along with NFL Network, MySports provides access to more than 20 channels in total. Subscribers also get access to ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.
MySports
- 20+ channels
- ESPN+
$65/mo
If looking for a more robust live TV package from DirecTV, you will need to consider signing up to a minimum of Choice.
Starting at $94.99/mo, Choice unlocks access to more than 120 channels, including regional sports networks. However, DirecTV does charge an additional RSN fee in most locations so subscribers could end up paying an even high price each month.
If considering signing up to the cheaper Entertainment plan, it is also possible to add NFL Network through the Sports Pack add-on. This $14.99 a month upgrade not only adds NFL Network but also NFL RedZone, as well as a variety of other sports channels.
Watch NFL Network With Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV is another service that might be worth considering, and especially as its base plan includes access to ESPN Unlimited as well.
Hulu Live TV costs $89.99/mo, making it the most expensive option in general.
However, one of the added benefits of Hulu Live TV is that subscribers get access to the basic Hulu library and Disney+ at no additional cost. This can make it a good option for those already paying for those additional premium subscriptions.
NFL RedZone can be added to the base plan through the optional $9.99/mo Sports Add-on.
NFL Network and TV Everywhere
TV Everywhere support allows subscribers to use their current account details to log in and watch through various channel apps and websites.
Even though TV Everywhere support is not available for every service or for every channel, there are no major issues with NFL Network.
Regardless of whether you are signed up to DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV, as long as you are subscribed to a plan that includes NFL Network then you can also sign in to the NFL website or app using the same account details.
Considering NFL’s TV Everywhere support list includes Sling TV, even those opting for the cheapest live TV service won’t be missing out on the additional support.
Once logged in to the NFL app or website with an authenticated subscription, the subscriber will be able to watch live games and a selection of on-demand content.
TV Everywhere support can also come in very handy when other members of the same household are watching live TV and using up the limited number of streams typically available with a live TV plan.
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