The much-anticipated 2024/25 NFL season is finally here, and fans have more options than ever to stream games live and on-demand, some of which are even free. For fans in the UK, watching American football on TV and online is quite straightforward compared to US viewers who have to navigate different broadcasters and providers.
The Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions, are once again one of the favorites to make it to the big game, along with teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and others. However, surprises are always possible in the NFL, with teams like the New York Jets or even the Jacksonville Jaguars, the unofficial UK team, capable of making a splash.
In the words of Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora, "The NFL never disappoints."
Which NFL games are on UK TV?
Each week, we will update you on the games that you can watch on TV in the UK, including kick-off times and channels. Keep in mind that many games will be in the middle of the night due to the time zone difference.
Week 13
- Sun 1 Dec
- Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 6:00pm – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
- Philadelphia Eagles @ Baltimore Ravens – 9:25pm – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
- Mon 2 Dec
- San Francisco 49ers @ Buffalo Bills – 1:20am – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event
- Tue 3 Dec
- Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos – 1:15am – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event, Channel 5
Live stream on NFL Game Pass with DAZN
The NFL Game Pass is the official online streaming service for American football in the UK, similar to Netflix but for the NFL. Hosted by DAZN, the service offers live and on-demand games throughout the season, along with other NFL shows like Hard Knocks and A Football Life. Game downloads are back this season, allowing users to download games for offline viewing.
DAZN offers a free plan with highlights, game previews, and more, while the Season Pro plan costs £159.99 for the season or £15.99 per month. Blackout rules apply for certain games, with Sky Sports having priority for broadcasting.
NFL Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube
New for this year, fans can watch Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video or YouTube as an add-on channel subscription. The cost is £159.99 for the season or £29.99 per month, with access to games in the UK, Germany, France, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil.
Watch NFL on Sky Sports
Sky Sports remains the main broadcaster for NFL games in the UK, with a dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel showing live games throughout the season. Subscribers also get access to NFL RedZone, Monday and Thursday Night Football, and other NFL content.
Watch NFL on Channel 5
Channel 5 has returned to showing NFL games in the UK, with Monday Night Football games airing on the channel. End Zone, a Sunday morning NFL show, is also available for fans to enjoy.
Watch NFL on ITV
ITV will show two games hosted in London as well as the Super Bowl, along with a weekly highlights show on Friday nights. Fans can also watch past seasons of Hard Knocks, Undiscovered, and A Football Life on the channel.
Where to watch NFL in the US without cable
In the US, NFL games are spread across various channels, but services like NFL+ offer live games on mobile devices. Digital antennas are also a cost-effective way to watch games on traditional TV.
Watch NFL abroad with a VPN
For fans outside the UK, VPN services can help access geo-restricted content like Sky Go and ITVX. By masking your IP address, you can watch NFL games as if you were in the UK.
NFL International Games 2024
Several international games are scheduled for the 2024 season, including matchups in Brazil, London, and Germany. Notable games include the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil and the Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants in Germany.
The NFL season is set to be an exciting one, with plenty of ways for fans to catch all the action both in the UK and abroad. Stay tuned for more updates and game schedules as the season progresses.
- Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos – 1:15am – Sky Sports NFL/Main Event, Channel 5