Less than two years ago, the idea of an NFL game being aired exclusively on a streaming system was revolutionary. Now, it’s almost commonplace, but for some fans, it can still be a frustrating affair.
Like last year, this season is off to a rolling start. The Cowboys and Eagles kicked things off last night and on Sunday, there is the usual tsunami of games.
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s streaming exclusive.
There’s no FOMO tonight, as the NFL is hosting just one game. As always, the home team is listed second.
In short, you can’t. Normally, we’d suggest a good HD antenna here, but that won’t do you any good for tonight’s game.
Since it’s a streaming exclusive, of course, but you’ll only have one option.
YouTube already has a partnership with the NFL as it is the home of NFL Sunday Ticket. But this goes a bit further than that. This will be the first time YouTube broadcasts an NFL game live, but it has streamed other major events, including Coachella earlier this year.
The NFL is hoping to reach a broader, younger audience, which tunes in more to streaming services than traditional broadcast television. Exclusive deals also are more lucrative for the league.
Yes, several more in fact.
Amazon will largely be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football once again, with the exception of Thanksgiving (though it will air an exclusive game on Black Friday). On Oct. 20, ESPN+ will exclusively carry to the Seattle Seahawks vs Houston Texans game.
It does. You have three to choose from.
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re looking at a $50 charge per season. ($100 for premium.)
YouTube once again is the home for this channel. Prices this year start at $83 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $480 for just Sunday Ticket, if you’re a returning user (spanning the entirety of out-of-market games this season). New users can get a standalone Sunday Ticket subscription for $276.
The NFL wants to become known as more than an American sport. Brazil could be a key part of that international expansion, with over 38 million fans, the league says. The first international game was held in Mexico City in 2005 and since then, the NFL has played in several international cities, including London and Munich, Germany. This is the second year in a row the league has opened the season in Brazil.
