How to Watch NFL Games Live with Sling TV in 2026
The NFL is back and Sling has more options than ever to watch your favorite team. Here’s a detailed look at how to watch the most NFL games with Sling.
The NFL season is almost here and with games scattered across network television, exclusive streaming platforms, and international time zones, watching football in 2026 requires a bit of strategy. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks open the year on a Wednesday, and from there, the season will span four continents and seven countries. But you don't need a passport or a dozen pricey subscriptions to catch the action; Sling TV tackles the confusion by letting you choose the exact package that fits your viewing habits.
Whether you only care about the biggest Monday Night Football games, want to catch your local team every Sunday afternoon, or need a full work shift worth of NFL RedZone action, here is your playbook on how to stream the NFL with Sling.
How to Stream the 2026 NFL Season on Sling: The Complete Guide
Depending on your subscription plan and geographic market, you can watch live NFL games on the following channels with Sling:
- ESPN & ESPN2: Monday Night Football and the Manningcast, plus Super Bowl LXI.
- NFL Network: Select international games and exclusive matchups, plus daily news.
- NFL RedZone: Every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game.
- FOX & NBC: Sunday local afternoon games on FOX and Sunday Night Football on NBC (available in select markets).
Choose the best Sling plan for your football needs
Sling Essentials ($19.99/mo - Best price)
Sling Orange ($45.99/mo - Most channels)
1, 3, or 7 Day Pass (Starting at $4.99 - Single game)
Sling Select (From $19.99/mo - Best price)
Sling Blue (From $45.99/mo - Most channels)
Sling Blue + Sports Extra (From $56.99/mo)
or
Sling Select + Sports Extra (From $30.99)
Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra (From $65.99/mo)
or
Sling Essentials & Select + Sports Extra (From $49.99)
What markets have local channels on Sling?
Sling Select or Blue subscribers in the markets listed below will have access to ABC, FOX, and/or NBC included in their subscription:
NFC Teams with games on local channels available with Sling
Most NFC teams play in markets where more than half of their games stream on channels available through Sling. Select your team to view their full schedule and channel availability:
- Arizona Cardinals
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- Dallas Cowboys
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Minnesota Vikings
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Washington Commanders
How to Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ with Sling
You can watch Monday Night Football on ESPN, or the Manningcast during select games on ESPN2, with any of the following subscriptions:
- Sling Essentials
- Sling Essentials & Select
- Sling Orange
- Sling Orange & Blue
- Sling 1, 3, & 7 Day Pass
If you watch live games every week, a monthly subscription to Sling Essentials or Sling Orange offers the best value. If you only want to stream specific high-profile matchups, choose a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass for short-term access to all channels in our Sling Orange plan.
To watch Thursday Night Football games, you’ll need a subscription to Amazon Prime, as they will no longer be available through the NFL Network on Sling Blue. However, keep in mind that if your local team is playing on a Thursday or Monday night, your game will also be available to watch on a local channel.
How to watch Sunday Night Football on Sling
Sunday Night Football on NBC remains a staple of primetime television. You can stream Sunday Night Football with a subscription to Sling Select or Sling Blue in designated markets where NBC is available.
Tip: If local channels aren't available in your area through Sling, you can connect an over-the-air antenna to watch broadcast networks for free.
How to watch NFL RedZone on Sling
Fantasy football fans can stream seven consecutive hours of live Sunday afternoon coverage on NFL RedZone.
To get NFL RedZone, subscribe to Sling Blue, Sling Select, or Sling Orange & Blue, then add the Sports Extra add-on.
In addition to NFL RedZone, the Sports Extra add-on includes top sports networks:
- Professional sports: MLB Network, NBA TV, and Tennis Channel.
- College sports: SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and ACC Network.
Whether you want non-stop live touchdowns or the Manningcast on Monday Night Football, Sling lets you build the exact live sports plan you want.
Nationally televised NFL games on Sling
To stream the maximum amount of live NFL football on Sling, subscribe to Sling Essentials & Select or Sling Orange & Blue and add Sports Extra. This combination delivers live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and local FOX and NBC channels in designated markets.