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Two playoff spots and virtually the entire seeding order are going all the way to the wire in Week 18, the final stage of the regular season. Ravens vs Steelers is a straight-up eliminator, and the same may be true of Panthers vs Buccaneers. No.1 seeding, meanwhile, currently belongs to the Broncos and Seahawks, but the Patriots and Jaguars could yet leapfrog Denver, and Seattle has the run the gauntlet of an NFC West title decider with the red-hot 49ers.
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You can watch NFL 2025 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
NFL 2025 live streams: TV schedule, dates
The 2025 NFL season runs from September 4, 2025 to February 8, 2026.
• Australia — 7Plus
(FREE select games)
• U.K. — My5
(FREE select games)
• New Zealand — TVNZ Plus
(FREE select games)
• U.S. — Twitch
(FREE select games)
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
The only absolute certainty going into the weekend is that the Packers will enter the postseason as the No.7 seed in the NFC. Everything else is fluid, which should make for a chaotic, confusing season finale. Let's start simple: the winner of the Baltimore vs Pittsburgh game will qualify for the playoffs as the AFC North champion, and the loser won't make the cut. If the Steelers miss out, this may end up being Aaron Rodgers' final ever game.
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Saturday's Carolina vs Tampa Bay clash has all the hallmarks of an NFC South title decider, but if the Bucs win, both teams will have to wait almost 24 hours to learn their fate. That's because the Falcons play the Saints on Sunday, and should Carolina, Tampa Bay and Atlanta all finish with an 8-8 record, the Panthers will come out on top of the tie-breaker.
The game of the week, however, is Seahawks vs 49ers. Not only will it decide the NFC West — which is also sending the Rams into the playoffs — but the No.1 seed in the conference. Seattle has won six straight, but so has San Francisco, and the Niners have done so while averaging 35.7 points per game.
Check out all of the TV and streaming details below to find out how to watch NFL 2025 from anywhere, including free options.
Watch NFL live streams for FREE
You can watch select NFL games free-of-charge on 7Plus in Australia, 5 in the U.K., TVNZ Plus in New Zealand, Twitch in the U.S., and Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
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7Plus shows TNF and two Sunday day games each week; 5 shows two Sunday day games each week; TVNZ Plus shows three games each week; Twitch shows TNF each week; Virgin Media Play shows every European game, three playoff games and the Super Bowl.
Away from home?You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there's an easy solution — you can use a VPN to watch NFL 2025 for free. We'll show you how to do that below.
Watch NFL 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the football on your usual subscription?
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You can still watch NFL 2025 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review .
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app.For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Aussie service, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action.Head to 7Plus or another streaming service and watch NFL 2025.
How to watch NFL live streams in the U.S.
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This season, NFL games are being televised on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, ABCand NFL Network, and live streamed on Twitch, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Peacock, ESPN Select/ESPN Unlimited and Netflix.
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Best ways to watch NFL without cable
The most cost-efficient way of tuning in is via one of the best cable TV alternatives .
Sling will give you the most bang for your buck, though it doesn't carry CBS. Sling Blue includes NFL Network, and local network affiliates from ABC, FOX and NBC (availability varies by market). Sling Orange carries ESPN and ESPN 2. Both plans start at $46/month, but you can combine them for $61/month (with the first month currently available at half price.
YouTube TV is comprehensive but more expensive. It carries ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network — as well as local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC affiliates — in its base plan, which usually costs $82.99 per month. But right now you can get your first five months for $62.99 with our exclusive offer . RedZone costs an extra $10/month.
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If you want just about every NFL game — even the out-of-market ones — you can add NFL Sunday Ticket to your subscription. It usually costs $378/year, but right now you can get Sunday Ticket for $276/year on top of YouTube TV.
Another great alternative is Fubo , which carries all the broadcast channels, plus ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network, on its Pro plan. It usually costs $84.99/month, but you'll get your first month for $54.99 after a 7-day FREE trial .
Fubo has a new Sports + News plan now too, which carries CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network, for $55.99/month.
Watch NFL via streaming services
Twitch and Prime Video are home to TNF from Weeks 2 to 17 (excluding Thanksgiving), plus the NFL Black Friday game. Prime Video will also show a Wildcard Round game. Prime Video costs $14.99/month or $139/year after a 30-day FREE trial , but Twitch is free .
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CBS simulcasts its coverage of NFL games on Paramount Plus , which starts at $7.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day FREE trial .
FOX simulcasts its coverage of NFL games on FOX One , which costs $19.99/month or $199.99/year after a 7-day FREE trial .
NBC simulcasts its coverage of NFL games on Peacock , which will also show one Week 17 Saturday night game exclusively. A subscription costs $10.99/month or $109.99/year.
ESPN simulcasts its coverage of NFL games on ESPN Unlimited , which carries ESPN Select and all ESPN channels, and costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year, but for a limited time you can bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99/month for 12 months.
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Finally, you will need a Netflix subscription to access this year's Christmas Day games during Week 17. The games will also air on a broadcast network in the competing teams' cities.
One final option is NFL Plus , the NFL's own streaming service, which provides access to live local and primetime games. The catch is you can only watch on your phone or tablet. NFL Plus starts at $6.99 a month and also offers a Premium tier with access to NFL RedZone on your TV.
How to watch NFL live streams in the U.K.
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Two NFL games are free-to-air in the U.K. each Sunday, courtesy of Channel 5, 5Action and the 5 streaming service . Select International games and the Super Bowl will also be shown on the free platform.
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Another option is NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which live streams every fixture (apart from London games), plus RedZone. A subscription starts at £89.99 for the rest of the season, or £17.99/month.
Sky Sports airs at least five live games per week including every TNF, SNF and MNF, and NFL RedZone.
Packages start from £22/month if you're an existing customer — ot check out Sky TV deals and packages if you want to sign up. Alternatively, Now Sports offers Daily, Monthly and Annual passes. Prices start at £14.99 for 24-hour access.
If you're not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to one of these services, try using NordVPN to watch the NFL as if you were back at home.
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How to watch NFL live streams in Canada
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In Canada, select games are shown on Bell Media networks TSN, CTV and RDS (French-language), each week.
If you don't have cable, you could subscribe to TSN+ instead. A subscription grants access to everything TSN has to offer, including college football , the NBA , ATP and WTA tennis and PGA Tour golf, for $8/month or $80/year.
Every single game is shown on the Canadian NFL Game Pass , which comes included with a standard DAZN subscription. DAZN starts at CA$24.99/month.
Those traveling outside Canada can still access their NFL streams using NordVPN .
How to watch NFL live streams in Australia
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At least three NFL games are free-to-air in Australia each week, courtesy of 7Mate and the 7Plus streaming service . Every postseason game will also be shown on the free network.
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Comprehensive NFL coverage is available via NFL Game Pass on DAZN. It live streams every single game, plus RedZone. A subscription starts at AU$159.99 for the rest of the season, or AU$32.99/month.
At least five live games per week, including every TNF, SNF and MNF, are shown on ESPN via Foxtel .
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? ESPN's NFL coverage is available to stream on Kayo Sports , with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just AU$30/month, and hosting plenty of NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.
Anybody who hasn't used the service before can choose between a 7-day FREE trial and 1 month for AU$1 .
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Alternatively, all NFL games shown on ESPN are available to live stream via Disney Plus too. A subscription starts at AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your account as if you were back home.
NFL schedule 25/26 (Week 18)
Saturday, January 3
4:30 p.m. — Panthers vs Buccaneers (ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited)
8 p.m. — Seahawks vs 49ers (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Unlimited)
Sunday, January 4
1 p.m. — Browns vs Bengals (CBS, Paramount Plus)
1 p.m. — Packers vs Vikings (CBS, Paramount Plus)
1 p.m. — Colts vs Texans (CBS, Paramount Plus)
1 p.m. — Cowboys vs Giants (FOX, Fox One)
1 p.m. — Saints vs Falcons (FOX, Fox One)
1 p.m. — Titans vs Jaguars (FOX, Fox One)
4:25 p.m. — Chiefs vs Raiders (CBS, Paramount Plus)
4:25 p.m. — Chargers vs Broncos (CBS, Paramount Plus)
4:25 p.m. — Jets vs Bills (CBS, Paramount Plus)
4:25 p.m. — Commanders vs Eagles (CBS, Paramount Plus)
4:25 p.m. — Cardinals vs Rams (FOX, Fox One)
4:25 p.m. — Lions vs Bears (FOX, Fox One)
4:25 p.m. — Dolphins vs Patriots (FOX, Fox One)
8:20 p.m. — Ravens vs Steelers (NBC, Peacock)
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