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You don't need cable to watch Sunday Night Football in 2026. Every regularly scheduled SNF game airs on NBC and streams live on Peacock. You can also watch through a live TV streaming service that carries NBC or use NFL+ if you don't mind watching on a phone or tablet.
If you already have NBC through your cable or TV package, you're covered. Otherwise, Peacock is one of the simplest ways to stream without paying for a full channel lineup. Here's what each option costs, how to watch for free, and the complete 2026 Sunday Night Football schedule.
NBC and Peacock are the main homes of Sunday Night Football for the 2026 NFL season. Most games kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, and you can watch through NBC, Peacock, or a streaming service that carries your local NBC station.
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Peacock will also exclusively stream a Saturday night NFL matchup on January 2, 2027. That game is part of NBC Sports' broader NFL schedule but won't air nationally on NBC.
| Option | Starting price | Every regular SNF game? | Watch live on a TV? |
| NBC through a TV provider | Varies by provider | Yes | Yes |
| Peacock Premium | $12.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Sling | Varies by plan and market | Yes, where NBC is available | Yes |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo | Yes | No, live games are phone/tablet only |
| YouTube TV Sports Plan | $64.99/mo | Yes, with local NBC | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | Varies by plan | Yes, with local NBC | Yes |
Peacock is the most straightforward way to stream Sunday Night Football without a traditional cable package. Peacock Premium costs $12.99/mo or $129.99/yr and includes every regular Sunday night game, along with the January 2 Peacock-exclusive matchup.
Peacock Premium Plus costs $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr, but you don't need to upgrade for NFL coverage. Both plans carry the same live games, and live sports still include commercials.
You can watch through the Peacock app on supported smart TVs, streaming devices, computers, phones, and tablets.
Sling is an affordable way to watch Sunday Night Football on NBC without a traditional cable package. Sling Select offers NBC in designated markets, while Sling Blue provides a broader lineup of live sports, news, and entertainment channels.
If NBC is available in your area, you can watch every regular Sunday Night Football broadcast live on your TV. You can also add other sports channels depending on your plan, making Sling a good choice if you want more than just SNF.
NBC availability varies by location, so check your ZIP code on Sling's local channel page before subscribing.
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NFL+ costs $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr and includes live local and nationally televised primetime NFL games, including Sunday Night Football.
There's one major limitation: live local and primetime games on NFL+ are available only on phones and tablets. You can't cast those live broadcasts to a television, even with NFL+ Premium.
NFL+ makes sense if you primarily watch football on your phone or want a relatively inexpensive way to follow other primetime games, including Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football.
YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV offer broader options for viewers who want Sunday Night Football plus the rest of the NFL schedule.
Both carry local NBC stations in participating markets, along with other major networks such as CBS, FOX, and ESPN, depending on the package.
These services generally cost more than Peacock, but they can make sense if you want to watch Sunday afternoon games, Monday Night Football, and other live sports without juggling several subscriptions. Check your local channel lineup before subscribing.
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Peacock Premium costs $12.99/mo and is our recommended standalone streaming option for Sunday Night Football. NFL+ is cheaper at $6.99/mo, but it limits live games to phones and tablets. If you already pay for a cable or live TV package that includes NBC, you can watch without adding another subscription.
Sunday Night Football is just one part of the NFL's increasingly fragmented streaming lineup. In our analysis of how much it costs to watch NFL games, we found that accessing premium NFL broadcasts across five services could cost fans approximately $283.80 over the four-month regular season.
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Fortunately, you don't need multiple paid subscriptions just to follow Sunday Night Football. Peacock carries the full regular Sunday night schedule, and you can still watch NBC through traditional TV providers and select streaming platforms.
Yes. If your local NBC station is available over the air, you can watch regular Sunday Night Football broadcasts for free using a compatible TV setup. You don't need a monthly streaming subscription.
If you already have NBC through a basic cable or TV package, you can watch without paying extra for Peacock, although your existing TV package isn't free.
One important exception: Peacock has an exclusive national NFL game scheduled for January 2, 2027. That game won't air nationally on NBC, although it will be available on local broadcast television in the competing teams' home markets.
Most Sunday Night Football games kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, although special broadcasts may start at different times. NBC Sports' 2026 NFL schedule includes the season opener, regular Sunday night matchups, Thanksgiving night, and additional January games.
The Week 18 matchup will be determined later in the season, and other games may change because of NFL flex scheduling.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Kickoff | Sept. 9 | Patriots @ Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | Cowboys @ Giants | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | Colts @ Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sept. 27 | Rams @ Broncos | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 4 | Oct. 4 | Lions @ Panthers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 5 | Oct. 11 | Ravens @ Falcons | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | Cowboys @ Packers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | Chiefs @ Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | Eagles @ Commanders | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | Buccaneers @ Bears | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | Steelers @ Bengals | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | Vikings vs. 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Thanksgiving | Nov. 26 | Chiefs @ Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | Patriots @ Chargers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | Texans @ Steelers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | Bills @ Packers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | Lions @ Vikings | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | Jaguars @ Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 17 | Jan. 2, 2027 | TBD | 4:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 17 | Jan. 2, 2027 | TBD | TBD | Peacock exclusive |
| 17 | Jan. 3, 2027 | Eagles @ 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 18 | Jan. 10, 2027 | TBD | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Source: NFL's official Sunday Night Football schedule.
The NFL can move certain games into or out of the Sunday night window later in the season. This allows the league to feature matchups with greater playoff implications or competitive interest.
Flex scheduling can begin as early as Week 5, although changes are more restricted earlier in the season. The NFL typically selects the final Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 18 near the end of the regular season, when it knows which games have meaningful postseason implications.
Check the official NFL schedule before kickoff for the latest matchups and times.
Use our directory below to catch all NFL games across the country this season.
Sunday Night Football viewing options vary by country. NFL Game Pass International through DAZN provides live and on-demand access to NFL games in more than 200 markets outside the United States, although availability and regional restrictions can vary.
Local broadcasters may also carry Sunday Night Football, so check your country's NFL coverage before subscribing to an international streaming service.
If you're traveling outside the U.S., your usual Peacock or live TV subscription may not offer the same NFL coverage because of regional licensing restrictions.
DAZN also offers an NFL Travel Pass for eligible U.S. travelers who want access to NFL Game Pass while abroad. The service is intended for use outside the U.S., Canada, and China.
A virtual private network (VPN) can mask your IP address and help protect your internet connection on public Wi-Fi. However, streaming services may restrict VPN connections, so access to a particular game isn't guaranteed.
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Surfshark supports unlimited simultaneous connections, making it useful for protecting multiple devices while traveling. See our guide to watching out-of-market NFL games for more information about regional restrictions.
NBC and Peacock are the main homes of Sunday Night Football in 2026. If you already have NBC through your cable or live TV provider, you can watch the regular Sunday night games without adding another subscription.
For cord-cutters, we recommend Peacock Premium at $12.99/mo. It gives you access to the full Sunday night schedule and the Peacock-exclusive game in January without needing a more expensive live TV package.
NFL+ is a cheaper alternative for viewers who prefer watching on phones and tablets, while Sling, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV make more sense if you want additional NFL channels.
Check the 2026 Sunday Night Football schedule above for each week's matchup, and see our guides to Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football for more primetime NFL viewing options.
Yes. Peacock streams every Sunday Night Football game during the 2026 NFL season. Peacock will also exclusively carry a Saturday night game on January 2, 2027.
Yes. Sunday Night Football airs nationally on NBC, so you can watch it through your TV provider or a live TV streaming service that carries your local NBC station. NFL+ also offers live games on supported phones and tablets.
Most Sunday Night Football games kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. Special broadcasts and flex scheduling can affect the start time, so check the weekly schedule before kickoff.
Yes. NFL+ includes live local and primetime NFL games on supported phones and tablets, including Sunday Night Football. You can't cast live games to a TV through NFL+.
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