How to Stream NFL Games on Paramount+

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Paramount+ subscribers who are football enthusiasts can enjoy live streaming of NFL games broadcast on CBS throughout the 2025-26 regular season and playoffs.

While NFL games are also accessible via Amazon Prime Video and Peacock, Paramount+ stands out as the sole standard streaming platform (excluding options like YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket or traditional live TV services such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV) to offer non-primetime Sunday NFL games. This makes it ideal for fans whose teams are not featured on Thursday Night Football (available on Amazon Prime) or Sunday night (broadcast on Peacock).

Wondering which Paramount+ subscription tiers provide NFL access and which devices support streaming? Continue reading for comprehensive insights.

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Important considerations for streaming NFL on Paramount+

Which Paramount+ plans include NFL access?

Good news: Both the ad-supported Essentials plan ($7.99/month) and the ad-free Premium plan ($12.99/month, including Showtime content) provide access to NFL games.

If your main goal is to watch football, opting for the more affordable Essentials plan might be a smarter choice since you’re paying less and will encounter commercials during games regardless of the plan.

What NFL games are available on Paramount+?

You can stream any live NFL games broadcast by your local CBS station, which varies based on your geographical region.

For planning purposes, visit Paramount+’s NFL on CBS page to see upcoming matchups scheduled for each week of the season.

Do only Premium subscribers access local CBS stations?

Generally, yes. When the Essentials plan launched in 2021, it did not include access to local CBS stations compared to the Premium plan.

However, Essentials subscribers can view a live stream of their local CBS station during NFL game hours. Once the game concludes, the live feed will disconnect.

What devices support NFL streaming on Paramount+?

Getting started with NFL streaming on Paramount+ — how to do it?

Simply open the Paramount+ app or visit paramountplus.com, select Live TV from the menu, and enjoy the football action.

When does the 2025-26 NFL season kick off?

The NFL season begins with the kickoff game on Thursday, September 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET, hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys — although this game airs on NBC.

For Paramount+ viewers, the first notable NFL Sunday arrives on September 7.

That Sunday, local CBS channels will broadcast approximately six games, including matchups such as Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints, and Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets (all at 1 p.m. ET), followed by Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams (both at 4 p.m. ET).