To fully enjoy the NFL season, ensure you have the necessary streaming services. Here’s a detailed breakdown.
Netflix’s Exclusive Airings
This season, Netflix airs Thursday night’s Rams-49ers game in Australia. It will feature five matches, including Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Day, and Week 18 games. Subscriptions are required for September, November, December, and January, but no game airs in October. Netflix’s monthly subscription ranges from $8.99 to $26.99.
Amazon Prime Coverage
Amazon Prime is essential from Week 2 through the Wild Card Round, costing $14.99 per month. Thursday Night Football airs on Amazon Prime Video.
Traditional Cable and Satellite Packages
Standard cable or satellite users watch games on Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC weekly. But economical alternatives exist.
YouTube TV’s Sports Plan
YouTube TV offers a $64.99 monthly Sports Plan. It includes local channels, ESPN, TNT, TBS, FS1, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and more. New subscribers pay $49.99 monthly for the first six months.
Individual Service Subscriptions
Subscribers can opt for individual services. A bundle featuring Fox One and ESPN Unlimited costs $39.99 monthly, while Paramount+ for CBS games is $8.99, and Peacock for NBC games is $12.99 monthly. This option costs about the same as YouTube TV’s Sports Plan.
Overall Costs
Watching all nationally televised games totals roughly $450 to $500. NFL Sunday Ticket for non-national games costs $336 yearly, or $240 for new subscribers.
The Rising Costs of NFL Viewing
The memes about spending $800 to watch the NFL aren’t unfounded. Ticket prices soared, making attending games costly. Streaming costs further add to the expenses.
Despite the costs, NFL remains popular. Additional game windows and days dilute the product, contributing to shorter rest periods, sloppy play, and injuries.
Charging more for a possibly inferior product might be unsustainable long-term. Fans might seek cheaper entertainment options.
The NFL’s pricing and streaming needs offer fans ample reason to consider alternatives.