Guide for Viewing the 2025 NFL Preseason: Initial Week
Streaming the 2025 NFL Preseason: Your Guide
The 2025 NFL preseason is just around the corner, and fans are eager to know how they can catch all the action. Here's a comprehensive guide to streaming NFL preseason games this year.
First and foremost, NFL+ is the primary digital service for live preseason games. This service, which costs $6.99/month or $39.99 annually with a discount, offers live streaming of many preseason games (especially out-of-market games) on phones and tablets, along with ad-free highlights and replays on demand for premium subscribers. NFL+ includes NFL Network, which broadcasts numerous preseason games [1][2][4].
Besides NFL+, several other platforms carry live streams of preseason games. Amazon Prime Video will stream their own nationally available preseason game(s) [2][3][5]. Paramount Plus will simulcast CBS nationally televised preseason games [2]. Peacock will simulcast NBC nationally televised preseason games [2].
Local TV affiliates and five major national broadcasters—FOX, CBS, ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video—will air various preseason games nationally or regionally [3][5]. Streaming services like YouTube TV provide access to most preseason games with local or national streams, and also offer the option to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket for regular-season out-of-market games (though Sunday Ticket does not include preseason games) [4].
For viewers with streaming live TV subscriptions, YouTube TV and similar services offer preseason game streams through local and national channels as well [1][2][3][4][5].
Key points to remember:
- NFL Sunday Ticket does not include preseason games [1][4].
- NFL+ is the primary digital service for live preseason games, especially useful if you do not have cable or local broadcast access [1][2][4].
- Some nationally televised preseason games are available via major streaming platforms tied to networks (Paramount Plus for CBS, Peacock for NBC, Prime Video for Amazon games) [2][3][5].
- Local team preseason games are often aired on local TV, so local streaming services matching those affiliates may also work.
In summary, for most flexible live streaming access, subscribe to NFL+ for preseason games on mobile or tablet devices, and use Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, or Peacock to watch nationally televised games online or via their apps. For viewers with streaming live TV subscriptions, YouTube TV and similar services offer preseason game streams through local and national channels as well [1][2][3][4][5].
The 2025 NFL preseason will kick off on August 7, with the first week featuring matches like the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins on August 23 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT, airing on NFL Network [6]. The Las Vegas Raiders will play the Arizona Cardinals on the same day at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT, also on NFL Network [7].
Stay tuned for more preseason matchups as the excitement builds up. The New England Patriots will play the Minnesota Vikings on August 16 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT [10]. The Tennessee Titans will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 9 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT [8]. The Dallas Cowboys will face the Los Angeles Rams on August 9 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT [9].
For the latest updates and schedules, visit the official NFL website, or check out your preferred streaming platform for the 2025 NFL preseason schedule, which is now available, with nationally televised games identified with what provider or streaming platform they're airing on [11].
Remember, NFL Plus is exclusively available in the US, while NFL Game Pass is available internationally, including in the UK, through the DAZN streaming platform [12].
Enjoy the 2025 NFL preseason!
[1] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-plus-streaming-service-offers-live-games-ad-free-highlights-and-replays [2] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-network-to-air-more-than-50-preseason-games-in-2025 [3] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-preseason-schedule-2025-nationally-televised-games-announced [4] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-sunday-ticket-does-not-include-preseason-games [5] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-preseason-schedule-2025-local-television-affiliates-announced [6] https://www.nfl.com/news/jacksonville-jaguars-vs-miami-dolphins-preseason-game-schedule-2025 [7] https://www.nfl.com/news/las-vegas-raiders-vs-arizona-cardinals-preseason-game-schedule-2025 [8] https://www.nfl.com/news/tennessee-titans-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-preseason-game-schedule-2025 [9] https://www.nfl.com/news/dallas-cowboys-vs-los-angeles-rams-preseason-game-schedule-2025 [10] https://www.nfl.com/news/new-england-patriots-vs-minnesota-vikings-preseason-game-schedule-2025 [11] https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-preseason-schedule-available-with-nationally-televised-games-identified [12] https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-game-pass-international-available-in-the-uk-through-dazn-streaming-platform
- To stream the 2025 NFL Preseason, consider subscribing to NFL+ for access to live preseason games, especially if you don't have cable or local broadcast access.
- For nationally televised preseason games, platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and Peacock will offer live streaming options.
- NFL+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and Peacock will stream their respective preseason games, providing opportunities for fans to watch American football.
- Local TV affiliates, in addition to major national broadcasters such as FOX, CBS, ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video, are expected to air various preseason games, both nationally and regionally.
- Hulu, as a streaming service, does not appear to be directly mentioned in the context of the 2025 NFL Preseason; it may not be a primary choice for streaming football during this period.
