How To Watch the Cleveland Browns Live Anywhere Without Cable 2025

The Cleveland Browns concluded the 2024-25 season with a 3-14 record, placing them last in the AFC North. Their final game was against the AFC North title holders and third seed for the division, the Ravens, who beat the Browns 35-10.

But as the Cleveland Browns gear up for an intense 2025 season, fans are eager to catch every game live. We’ll explore various streaming services and explain how to watch all of the Browns games without a cable subscription, even if you’re outside Cleveland's local broadcast area.

From national broadcasts to exclusive streams, you’ll find all the information you need to stay connected with the Browns throughout the season.

What channels do you need to watch the Cleveland Browns?

To watch every Cleveland Browns game, you'll need to know which channels will broadcast their matchups. Here’s the full schedule, along with the respective channels for each game:

Game (All times Eastern)	Opponent	Channel
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET	@ Carolina Panthers	NFL+ / Local Network
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Philadelphia Eagles	NFL+ / Local Network
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Los Angeles Rams	NFL+ / Local Network
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Cincinnati Bengals	FOX
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Baltimore Ravens	CBS
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Green Bay Packers	FOX
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Detroit Lions	FOX
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. ET	Minnesota Vikings	NFL Network (London)
Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Pittsburgh Steelers	CBS
Week 7, Game 7: Oct. 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Miami Dolphins	CBS
Week 8, Game 8: Oct. 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New England Patriots	FOX
Week 9: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 10, Game 9: Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New York Jets	CBS
Week 11, Game 10: Nov. 16 at 4:25 p.m. ET	Baltimore Ravens	CBS
Week 12, Game 11: Nov. 23 at 4:05 p.m. ET	@ Las Vegas Raiders	CBS
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET	San Francisco 49ers	CBS
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Tennessee Titans	FOX
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Chicago Bears	FOX
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Buffalo Bills	CBS
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Pittsburgh Steelers	CBS
Week 18, Game 17: Date TBD (Jan. 3/4)	@ Cincinnati Bengals	TBD

How to stream Cleveland Browns games

To watch every Cleveland Browns game live this season, you'll need to utilize several streaming services, each offering unique access to various channels and exclusive broadcasts.

It may be a good idea to start with YouTube TV, which includes major networks like CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN in its lineup. These networks cover a significant portion of NFL (and Browns) games.

For an additional fee, you can add NFL Sunday Ticket to YouTube TV, which provides access to out-of-market games, ensuring you never miss a Browns game, no matter where you are.

Peacock is crucial for catching exclusive NFL games that won’t be available on other platforms. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video will be the go-to for select Thursday night matchups.

Additionally, this season, Netflix will feature special Christmas Day games.

Watching the Cleveland Browns with YouTube TV

Watching the Cleveland Browns with Hulu

Watching the Cleveland Browns with Fubo

Watching the Cleveland Browns with DIRECTV Stream

Watching out-of-market games

For Cleveland Browns fans who live outside the team's local broadcast area, catching every game can be a challenge due to the NFL's regional broadcasting restrictions.

Whether you're elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad, there are a few strategies to ensure you don't miss any out-of-market action:

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Bottom line

To catch every Cleveland Browns game live this season, a combination of streaming services is essential. Subscribing to platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo ensures you have access to the key networks broadcasting NFL games, including CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN.

For fans wanting to follow out-of-market games, adding NFL Sunday Ticket to your streaming package is a smart move.

This comprehensive approach will keep you connected to all the Browns' action throughout the season, providing a seamless viewing experience no matter where you are.