How To Watch the New England Patriots Live Anywhere Without Cable 2025

Following a trend, the New England Patriots also fired head coach Jerod Mayo after the 2024-25 season. The Patriots finished last in the AFC East, with a 4-13 record. 

Now, the Patriots are ready for the 2025-26 season with new head coach and former New England all-star Mike Vrabel. During his NFL career, Vrabel helped the Patriots secure three Super Bowl victories over a four-year period (2001, 2003, and 2004). From local broadcasts to streaming services, discover the best ways to stay connected with every play. 

In this guide, we’ll explore how you can stream all of the Patriots’ games live, whether you're at home or on the go. We'll also cover options for fans who might not be in the New England area, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the action.

What channels do you need to watch the New England Patriots?

To keep up with every New England Patriots game, it’s crucial to know which channels are carrying which matchups each week. Here is the full broadcast schedule:

Game (All times Eastern)	Opponent	Channel
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET	Washington Commanders	Local / NFL Network
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Minnesota Vikings	Local / NFL Network
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET	@ New York Giants	Prime Video
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Las Vegas Raiders	CBS
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Miami Dolphins	CBS
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Pittsburgh Steelers	CBS
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Carolina Panthers	FOX
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 8:20 p.m. ET	@ Buffalo Bills	NBC (SNF)
Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 12 at 4:25 p.m. ET	@ New Orleans Saints	CBS
Week 7, Game 7: Oct. 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Tennessee Titans	CBS
Week 8, Game 8: Oct. 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Cleveland Browns	FOX
Week 9, Game 9: Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Atlanta Falcons	CBS
Week 10, Game 10: Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers	CBS
Week 11, Game 11: Nov. 13 at 8:15 p.m. ET	New York Jets	Prime Video (TNF)
Week 12, Game 12: Nov. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Cincinnati Bengals	CBS
Week 13, Game 13: Dec. 1 at 8:15 p.m. ET	New York Giants	ESPN (MNF)
Week 14: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Buffalo Bills	CBS
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Baltimore Ravens	CBS
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New York Jets	CBS
Week 18, Game 17: Date TBD (Jan. 3/4)	Miami Dolphins	TBD

How to stream New England Patriots games

YouTube TV offers a comprehensive lineup, featuring local channels like CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN. Additionally, YouTube TV allows you to add NFL Sunday Ticket for an extra fee, providing access to out-of-market games.

Some NFL games might be exclusively available on streaming platforms like Peacock, Prime Video, or Netflix.

For example, Prime Video will be airing Thursday night games, including the Patriots’ preseason game against the New York Giants on August 21, 2025, and the November 13, 2025, game against the New York Jets. Peacock also streams select matchups, and Netflix will feature unique broadcasts, such as special Christmas Day games.

Watching the New England Patriots with YouTube TV

Watching the New England Patriots with Hulu

Watching the New England Patriots with Fubo

Watching the New England Patriots with DIRECTV Stream

Watching out-of-market games

Following the New England Patriots from afar can be challenging due to the NFL's regional broadcast restrictions. If you’re outside their local market, whether in another U.S. state or abroad, you still have options to stay connected to every out-of-market game.

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Bottom line

YouTubeTV, with the option to add NFL Sunday Ticket, is a great all-in-one solution for watching both local and out-of-market games. Additionally, keep an eye on exclusive broadcasts on Peacock, Prime Video, and Netflix for those can't-miss matchups.

No matter where you are, these services will help you stay connected to every play, touchdown, and game-defining moment of the Patriots' season.