Complete Football Streaming Guide for 2026
Football is spread across more platforms than ever, but with the right combination of services, you can catch every game. Here's what you need to know for the 2026 season.
NFL Streaming Landscape
The NFL's broadcast deals span CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN/ABC, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Peacock. No single platform carries every game, but a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV covers the majority. Add Amazon Prime for Thursday Night Football and you're set for most of the schedule.
College Football Coverage
ESPN networks dominate college football broadcasting, but Fox Sports, CBS, and NBC also carry significant games. ESPN+ is essential for the full college football experience, carrying hundreds of games each Saturday that don't make it to linear TV. The College Football Playoff airs across ESPN and ABC.
Key Dates for 2026
Mark your calendar: the NFL regular season kicks off in early September, while college football starts in late August. The Super Bowl is scheduled for February 2027, and the College Football Playoff National Championship takes place in January 2027.