How to watch NFL 2024: free live streams and TV channels
NFL broadcasters, TV channels and free streams
Watch NFL 2024 to see if the rest of the league can deny the Kansas City Chiefs what would be a historic third consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophy. Below we have all the info on how to watch NFL from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters, and free streams.
Such has been their dominance that the Chiefs needed to be beaten in order for this season to truly ignite – that they were toppled by the Bills is a bonus. The '72 Dolphins can pop the bubbly again. Josh Allen has never got the better of Patrick Mahomes in the postseason, but making the difference with a sensational 26-yard touchdown run should provide an enormous psychological boost.
Week 12 will serve up a Harbaugh family showdown, as John's Ravens visit younger brother Jim's Chargers. With both teams currently 2nd in their respective divisions, it's a game with real meaning too. The Ravens, incidentally, have just been leapfrogged by the Steelers in the AFC North, further enhancing Mike Tomlin's credentials. The Falcons, Bills, Bengals, Saints, Jets and Jaguars are on a bye.
Here's where to watch NFL 2024 live streams online from anywhere – starting with FREE options.
How to watch NFL 2024 Quick Guide
Key Dates
- Regular season: Sept 5 – Jan 5
- Super Bowl LIX: February 9, 2025
Best free streams
- 7Plus (Australia)
- TVNZ Plus (NZ)
- Twitch (US) / Channel 5 (UK)
- Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
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Fans based in the US can watch NFL 2024/25 live streams on Sling TV. This 'over the top' streaming service's Blue + Orange bundle is probably the cheapest way to watch the vast majority of gridiron games without cable.
Can I watch NFL 2024 for free?
Yes! In some countries around the world you can watch the NFL for free.
Select NFL games are free-to-air, with English language commentary, on 7Mate and 7Plus in Australia, Twitch in the US, Channel 5 and My5 in the UK, and TVNZ and TVNZ Plus in New Zealand.
The most comprehensive free-to-air NFL coverage comes from 7Mate in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand, each of which both televise and live stream at least two games each weekend.
Twitch live streams every Thursday Night Football in the US, and Channel 5 both televises and live streams every Monday Night Football in the UK.
Use a VPN to watch NFL 2024 for free on your usual streaming service if you are away from home.
Other, non-English language NFL free streams can be found on M6 (France), ProSieben (Germany), and Azteca 7 (Mexico).
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How to watch NFL 2024 live streams in the US
Coverage of the 2024 NFL season is available through a dizzying array of TV channels and streaming services, including NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 3/ABC, Prime Video, NFL Network, Peacock TV, Paramount Plus and Twitch.
Hard as it may be to believe, covering all your bases isn't quite as tricky as it looks, even if you don't want the commitment or expense of cable.
Sling TV is an OTT service that's especially good for NFL fans.
The Sling Blue package offers local NBC and Fox channels in most major markets, as well as NFL Network, thereby covering a large number of NFL games including both primetime and local broadcasts. The usual cost is $45 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get a discount on your first month.
An extra $15 a month for the combined Sling Blue + Orange bundle adds access to ESPN 1, 2 and 3 to your NFL viewing arsenal - as well as a raft of other premium channels.
A costlier but even more thorough alternative is Fubo, which includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ABC and NFL Network - all the TV channels you need to tune into the NFL this season.
Prices start at $79.99 a month but new users get a 7-day FREE trial.
How to watch NFL 2024 live streams in the UK
Sky Sports will show up to five NFL games each week, with packages starting from £22 per month.
Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports Memberships start at £14.99.
As mentioned above, Channel 5 and My5 will show every Monday night Football for free.
NFL Game Pass will stream every out-of-market game live, with a subscription costing £14.99 per week or £150.99 for the season (in four £37.75 instalments).
Official NFL 2024 broadcasters by region
NFL Game Pass is the National Football League's dedicated streaming service, which allows die-hard football fans to watch every single game, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.
It's available via DAZN everywhere except for the US and China.
Prices vary from country to country, and get progressively cheaper throughout the season.
Africa
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The NFL broadcast rights for Africa are held by ESPN, which provides coverage to sub-Saharan countries:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Americas
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- Canada
DAZN has the rights to broadcast every single game of the 2024 NFL season. Select games are also shown on TSN and/or CTV.
- Latin America
ESPN has the broadcast rights to the 2024 NFL season across Latin America.
- Argentina
ESPN and Fox Sports share the rights to NFL coverage in Argentina.
- Mexico
The 2024 NFL rights are split between ESPN, Fox Sports, TV Azteca Deportes, and TelevisaUnivision in Mexico.
- Caribbean
You can watch the 2024 NFL season unfold on ESPN and Rush Sports across the Caribbean.
Europe
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DAZN holds the broadcast rights to stream the NFL in many countries across Europe:
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Switzerland.
Many countries, including some of those listed above, also have some NFL 2024 coverage on traditional TV networks.
- France
Free-to-air M6 will show one 2024 NFL game per week in France.
Further coverage is available via beIN Sports.
- Balkans
Pay TV provider Arena Sport holds the NFL rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia.
- Bulgaria
You can watch NFL action on Max Sport in Bulgaria.
- Czech Republic
Premier Sport has the rights to show NFL 2024/25 games on television in the Czech Republic.
- Denmark
You can watch the 2024 NFL season on TV 2 Sport in Denmark.
- Finland
TV4 Media holds the rights to the NFL in Finland.
- Germany
While DAZN is the main NFL rights-holder in Germany, select games will also be shown on RTL and free-to-air ProSieben.
- Greece
Greeks can watch NFL coverage on Cosmote Sport.
- Hungary
Arena4 will air coverage of the 2024 NFL season in Hungary.
- Iceland
Select NFL games will be shown on Stöð 2 Sport in Iceland.
- Netherlands
ESPN holds the rights to the NFL in the Netherlands.
- Norway
NFL fans in Norway can watch select matchups on VG+.
- Poland
DAZN is the main NFL rights-holder in Poland, but select games will also be shown on Polsat Sport.
- Sweden
Swedish NFL fans can catch the action on TV4 Media.
- Turkey
S Sport will show the 2024 NFL season unfold in Turkey.
Asia
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- China
Tencent is the main NFL rights-holder in China, though regional coverage will be provided by SMG Great Sports (in Shanghai) and GDTV Sports (in Guangdong Province).
- Hong Kong
The NFL is available to watch via Now Sports in Hong Kong.
- India
Star Sports has the rights to the NFL in India, with live streaming coverage available via Disney+ Hotstar.
- Indonesia
Indonesia's Mola service has the broadcast rights for the 2024 NFL season.
- Japan
Broadcaster Nippon TV Gtasu has the rights to show NFL live streams in Japan.
- Philippines
Viewers in the Philippines can watch plenty of the action on Premier Sports.
- South Korea
Viewers in South Korea can watch the NFL on Coupang Play.
- Thailand
Thai NFL fans can watch a huge number of games on TrueVisions.
Oceania
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- Australia
Free-to-air 7Mate will show at least two NFL games per week, both on TV and online via 7Plus. At least five weekly games will be shown on ESPN and Kayo Sports.
- New Zealand
TVNZ will show at least two NFL games for free each week. Additional games will be available to watch on ESPN.
When does the 2024 NFL season start?
The 2024 regular season runs from September 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
It will be followed by the NFL playoffs, which are scheduled to start on January 11.
Can I watch NFL 2024 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with the latest NFL news and plays on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@NFL), Instagram (@NFL), TikTok (@NFL) and YouTube (@NFL).
When is the Super Bowl?
The 2025 Super Bowl, aka Super Bowl LIX or Super Bowl 59, will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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