How to Watch Live Football
To watch professional American football live, download the NFL mobile app or Yahoo Sports app to stream some games for free. Another way you can stream live football games without cable is by using a subscription service like Amazon Prime or Hulu. If you have a TV, you can watch nationally broadcasted or local team games on basic channels like NBC, CBS, and Fox. To be able to watch even more games, get a football channel package like NFL Sunday Ticket. Alternatively, if you want to watch international football live, you can purchase a TV service package that covers the soccer league you're interested in. For example, to catch games from the English Premier League, you should have a channel like Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network, or Sky Sports. Once you have this TV subscription service, you can log into the service online to watch live games on their website, too.
Use a TV service to watch nationally-broadcasted football games. Cable TV is the most accessible way to watch a variety of games. In the U.S., the NFL broadcasts games on standard broadcasts channels like NBC, CBS, and Fox. TV service providers include these channels in the most basic packages. If you're outside the U.S., you may still be able to watch some games on your country's standard broadcast channels. Hook up a digital antenna to get standard broadcasts channels for free. You don't need to purchase a cable bundle to watch the games on these channels. Set up cable network streaming if you aren’t near a TV. With network streaming, you can watch select games online. Visit a network's website to see what games it has available. NBC Sports, FOX Sports, and ESPN Watch all show games online. You will need to sign up for a TV service package, then sign into the streaming website with credentials given out by your provider. Steaming works on computers, tablets, and some phones. Streams are often limited to your local team. You can't watch the New York Giants play if you live near Dallas, for instance. Stream games through a mobile app to watch on your phone. Download the NFL Mobile app to watch some games for free. The NFL mobile app covers your local team and primetime games on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. The Yahoo Sports app is also free for streaming the same games. Streaming apps are limited. For instance, if you live near Pittsburgh, you get to watch every Steelers game for free. You won't be able to watch other teams unless they play a primetime game. To access more games, purchase an NFL RedZone subscription through the NFL Mobile app. It costs $4.99 USD a month. Watch through Amazon services if you subscribe to Amazon Prime. Amazon has a deal with the NFL to air Thursday night football games. View the games by logging into your account on Amazon's website. Amazon Prime costs $119 per year as of 2019. The service works on computers, tablets, and phones. Amazon also streams the games for free through their Twitch service. Visit the Twitch front page on Thursdays to watch the game. It isn't a private stream, so you will see other viewers typing in the chat box on the page. The Thursday games are the same ones shown on TV and on the NFL Network. Watch games on TV without cable by using a streaming app. Streaming apps allow you to access channels like CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Purchase a TV package from a streaming service like Hulu, Sling TV, Youtube TV, or Playstation Vue. These services require a monthly subscription that costs between $40 and $50 on average. Streaming services offer all sorts of packages with different channels. Read the options carefully to ensure you get the games you want to see. To sign up for a streaming service, access it through your computer or an app on your TV. Purchase a football channel package to watch any game you want. Getting a comprehensive subscription is the most expensive way to watch football. In the U.S., it's NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL Sunday Ticket costs $200 or more depending on the streaming features you choose. If you're outside of the U.S., you need NFL Game Pass, which costs $99 per season. You may need to sign up with a TV service provider before purchasing a pass. NFL Sunday Ticket is a DirectTV product, but sometimes they let you watch on your computer, phone, tablet, or gaming console without a TV subscription. Use a cable service or antenna to watch major games on TV. Traditional broadcast TV is the easiest way to view the biggest football games. ESPN covers most college games in the U.S. Standard broadcast channels also air games between the biggest schools on Saturdays. Local channels in some markets air games from smaller schools, but you need to order the channel from your provider first. If you don't want cable, use an antenna to pick up broadcasts from standard national channels, including CBS and FOX in the U.S. Compare TV service providers before subscribing to a service. If you're looking for specific games, make sure they are covered on the channels you buy. You may need to buy extra channels from the provider to watch some games. Watch an online simulcast to view national games from your computer. Check the websites for the major broadcast channels in your country. In the U.S., NBC broadcasts some games simultaneously on its website and TV channel. Other networks, including ABC and CBS, may also have games. Games from well-known, high ranking universities are more likely to be aired for free. Some of the games are free for everyone. For other games, you may need to log into the website with the username and password a TV service provider gives you after you sign up with them. Subscribe to a TV streaming service if you don’t have cable. Log into a service such as Hulu, Sling TV, and fuboTV. These services cost $40 to $50 on average. Subscriptions include access to the major channels that broadcast games. You may also be able to access special channels that air games from specific collegiate football conferences. For example, get a package with the PAC-12 channel if you like watching Oregon, USC, and other schools. Depending on the service, you may need to pay extra for these channels. Order College Sports Live if you watch other college sports. College Sports Live is a CBS service that costs $9.99 a month as of 2019. It airs games from over 100 schools. You can watch it on your computer, phone, or a streaming device like Roku. It is a good way to get plenty of games on the go without a cable TV subscription. Read the service's programming schedule to get an idea of what games air on it. You won't see big games from other broadcasting channels since CBS doesn't own the rights to air them live. The service shows other sports, including soccer and field hockey. This service may be worth the cost if you like following a variety of college sports. Stream games through a mobile app if you’re away from the TV. WatchESPN is the main streaming app. It airs almost every college game possible across a variety of channels within the app. The FOX Sports GO app has any games airing on the FOX TV channel during the week. CBS also airs some games on their website. You will need to subscribe to a TV service first. Log into the app with the name and password given to you by your service provider. Some apps also allow you to purchase a separate subscription if you don't subscribe to cable TV. Streaming apps work on computers, phones, tablets, TVs, and even some gaming consoles. Use a conference app to view games not televised on other channels. The major college football conferences have their own apps and TV channels. To see more games, find ways to watch these apps. They are available on most devices and are sometimes included in TV or subscription packages. With these channels, you can watch select games from conferences like the SEC, Big 10, and Big 12. For instance, if you follow Ohio State, you may be able to see a game on the Big 10 network. If the game you want doesn't appear live on a conference app, expect it to be on a standard TV channel. The most popular football teams are often on standard broadcast channels. Purchase a TV service package to watch soccer on TV. There are many different soccer leagues in the world, so finding the right channel can be a challenge. A basic cable service allows you to watch a few games. Depending on what teams you like, you may need to order extra channels or bigger service bundles for additional games. The channels you need vary from country to country. To watch weekend games from the English Premier League, for instance, tune into channels like Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network, or Sky Sports. In the U.S., games from the German Bundesliga and other leagues are available on beIN Sports and other channels. Search for specialty channels that air the occasional game. Try Univision for the Mexican Liga MX. Look for the occasional MLS and Champion's League games on ESPN or TNT. Watch live games on a broadcast website if you’re on your computer. Visit ESPN, Fox Sports, or the site of another channel you normally watch on your TV. Most big broadcasting channels let you watch live games even when you're away from your TV. You will need to log into the service with the same name and password you use for your TV subscription service. Most online services work on your phone and tablet as well as your computer. You may need to pay extra to access the service. In addition, these services may be limited to the most popular teams regularly broadcasted on TV. Get a streaming service if you don’t have cable TV. Pay to access a service like fuboTV, Hulu, or Sling TV. These services cost between $40 and $50 on average, but they provide consistent access to live soccer from around the world. Watch using your TV, phone, game console, or streaming device. Most streaming services include ESPN and the other cable TV channels that air soccer games. For a wide variety of college sports, try subscribing to College Sports Live. Check out the various streaming services carefully. Most of them have packages with different channels. You may need to get an upgraded package to access more games. Subscribe to a college sports channel if you like college soccer. College games are much harder to find on TV. Expect to need a specific channel in order to catch any games live. Choose a channel according to the school you wish to follow. Then, order the channel from your TV service provider or streaming service. For example, get the PAC-12 conference channel to watch schools like the University of Oregon or Washington. You may need to pay extra to access conference channels. These channels often have a variety of programming, so you may not always get to watch soccer. 
Use a TV service to watch nationally-broadcasted football games. Set up cable network streaming if you aren’t near a TV. Stream games through a mobile app to watch on your phone. Watch through Amazon services if you subscribe to Amazon Prime. Watch games on TV without cable by using a streaming app. Purchase a football channel package to watch any game you want. Use a cable service or antenna to watch major games on TV. Watch an online simulcast to view national games from your computer. Subscribe to a TV streaming service if you don’t have cable. Order College Sports Live if you watch other college sports. Stream games through a mobile app if you’re away from the TV. Use a conference app to view games not televised on other channels. Purchase a TV service package to watch soccer on TV. Watch live games on a broadcast website if you’re on your computer. Get a streaming service if you don’t have cable TV. Subscribe to a college sports channel if you like college soccer. 