Welcome to the start of the highly anticipated 2024/25 NFL season! Fans now have more options than ever to stream NFL games live and on-demand, with some options even being free.
For viewers in the UK, there are great options for watching American football on TV and online, despite some restrictions like blackouts on the official NFL Game Pass streaming service.
US viewers often have to navigate between different broadcasters and providers to catch all the games, while UK fans have a more straightforward set of choices. Don’t worry, we’ll explain them all.
The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, are among the favorites to make it back to the big game. However, teams like the 49ers, Ravens, Bengals, and others are also strong contenders. There’s always the chance of a surprise team, like the Jets or even the unofficial UK team, the Jaguars.
As Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora famously say, “The NFL never disappoints.”
Live stream on NFL Game Pass with DAZN
NFL Game Pass is the official online streaming service for American football in the UK, similar to Netflix but for the NFL. It allows you to watch games live or on-demand throughout the season and is accessible on the web or via various devices using the app.
Hosted by DAZN, Game Pass is a global sports streaming service available in most regions except the USA and China. The 2024 season brings back game downloads, allowing you to download full games or highlights for offline viewing, making it perfect for your commute.
Game Pass includes US broadcast commentary, halftime analysis, and additional NFL shows like Hard Knocks and A Football Life.
DAZN is compatible with various devices, including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
There’s a free plan available for those who only need highlights, game previews, NFL Network content, and the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. For more comprehensive access, you can opt for the Season Pro plan at £159.99/€179.99 for the season or make 12 monthly payments of £15.99/€17.99. Alternatively, you can choose the Weekly Pro plan for £14.99/€17.99.
With Game Pass, you can watch regular season and postseason games, the Super Bowl, live RedZone, and more, including NFL Draft rounds, previous season highlights, and NFL originals like Hard Knocks.
One important caveat is the broadcasting blackout rules that may apply, affecting the availability of certain games live. However, games like Monday, Thursday, and Sunday night games, U.S. Thanksgiving Day games, Playoff games, Super Bowl LIX, and other postseason games won’t be affected by blackout restrictions.
Fortunately, you can use Game Pass abroad without a VPN, as long as you’re not in the US or China.
NFL Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube
New for this year is the option to watch Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video or YouTube as an add-on channel subscription. The cost remains at £159.99 for the season or £29.99 per month, with the note that the DAZN app cannot be used.
Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video is available in various regions, including the UK, Germany, France, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil, at a monthly rate of £29.99.
Watch NFL on Sky Sports
Sky Sports remains the primary destination for watching NFL on broadcast TV in the UK. With the dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, viewers can catch five live games per week, including Sunday, Thursday, and Monday Night Football.
Subscribers have access to NFL RedZone for key plays and touchdowns, as well as a range of other content like Monday and Thursday Night Football, Fantasy Live, Good Morning Football, Total Access, and Hard Knocks.
For Sky customers, tuning into the NFL channel or using Sky Go to watch games live is the way to go. Alternatively, non-satellite customers can opt for Now (previously Now TV) with a Now Sports membership, starting at £14.99 for a Day Membership or £26 per month for the 12-Month Saver Membership, including a 7-day free trial of Now Boost. There’s also a monthly plan available at £34.99 per month.
Now Boost is recommended for Full HD quality and Dolby 5.1 surround sound, along with the ability to stream on up to three devices simultaneously.
Don’t forget to check out all the Now passes available.
Which NFL games are on UK TV?
We will keep you updated each week on the NFL games available to watch on UK TV, including kick-off times and channels. Remember that many games will be scheduled in the middle of the night in the UK.
Week 3
Sun 22 Sep
- Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints – 6pm – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
- Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys – 9:25pm – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
Mon 23 Sep
- Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons – 1:20am – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
Tue 24 Sep
- Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills – 00:30am – Sky Sports NFL
- Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals – 1:15am – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event, Channel 5
For those in need of a new TV to enjoy NFL games, Samsung is now the official TV of the NFL in the UK and Ireland. You can benefit from up to £500 cashback on 2024 models, along with a week subscription to Game Pass on DAZN and opportunities to win London NFL game tickets.
Watch NFL on Channel 5
Channel 5 has made a return to showing NFL games after a hiatus since 2009. You can catch Monday Night Football games on the channel, which typically start at 1am on Tuesday in the UK. Channel 5 is a free-to-air channel, allowing viewers to record games and watch them at a more convenient time.
Additionally, don’t miss End Zone, the Sunday morning NFL show on Channel 5 at 10:30am, offering the latest American football action from the NFL.
Watch NFL on ITV
Although ITV’s coverage of the NFL is limited, you can still catch some games on the channel or via streaming on ITVX. Look out for two London-hosted games and the Super Bowl on ITV, along with a weekly highlights show on Friday nights hosted by Jason Bell, Osi Umenyiora, and Craig Doyle.
Viewers can also enjoy past seasons of shows like Hard Knocks, Undiscovered, and A Football Life.
Where to watch NFL in the US without cable
For viewers in the US, watching NFL games can be challenging with games spread across various channels like Fox Sports, NBC, CBS, ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network, along with streaming options like Amazon Prime Video and more.
However, services like NFL+ offer live local and primetime games, including regular, postseason, and Super Bowl games, on mobile devices. Subscribing to NFL+ Premium provides access to replays and Red Zone coverage, starting at $6.99 per month with a 7-day free trial.
Other options include SlingTV, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, and games on Peacock via NBCUniversal. A digital antenna is also a simple and cost-effective way to watch NFL games on TV for free, provided you’re near a metropolitan area.
Watch NFL abroad with a VPN
While services like Sky Go and ITVX are geo-restricted outside the UK, you can still watch NFL games when overseas using a VPN service like NordVPN. By masking your IP address to appear in the UK, you can access UK services and watch NFL games seamlessly.
Alternatively, you can use a VPN to browse from the US and access US services, although watching from the UK may be easier and more cost-effective.
Discover more about VPNs and the best options available in our comprehensive guide.
NFL International Games 2024
Here are the confirmed details for the upcoming international games:
- 6 Sep – Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles – Corinthians Arena (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
- 6 Oct – Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
- 13 Oct – Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
- 20 Oct – Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots – Wembley Stadium (London)
- 10 Nov – Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants – Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)
