How Much Does NFL Network Cost?

Updated on August 15, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 11 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

NFL Network costs as little as $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year through NFL+, making the NFL’s own streaming service the cheapest direct way to get the live channel in the United States. NFL+ Premium costs $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year and adds NFL RedZone, full and condensed game replays, All-22 coaches film, and NFL Pro.

You do not need an $80+ live-TV package just to watch NFL Network. The channel itself can now stream through NFL+ on supported smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google/Android TV, Xbox, phones, tablets, and computers. The mobile-only restriction applies to NFL+’s live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games, not to the NFL Network live channel.

Other 2026 options include Sling Select starting at $19.99 per month, ESPN Unlimited at $29.99 per month, Fubo Sports + News at $55.99 per month, YouTube TV plans that include NFL Network, and Hulu + Live TV at $89.99 per month. Which one makes sense depends on whether you only want NFL Network or also need RedZone, ESPN, local broadcast stations, and out-of-market Sunday games.

Article Highlights

• NFL+ costs $6.99/month or $49.99 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 1.7 hours of work, before taxes)/year and includes the live NFL Network channel.
• NFL+ Premium is $14.99/month or $99.99/year and adds NFL RedZone plus replays.
• Sling Select starts at $19.99/month and includes NFL Network.
• ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year and now includes NFL Network.
• ESPN Unlimited bundled with NFL+ Premium costs $39.99/month.
• Fubo Sports + News is currently $55.99/month and includes NFL Network plus ESPN Unlimited.
• NFL Sunday Ticket is a separate product for out-of-market Sunday afternoon games and is not required just to watch NFL Network.

Current NFL Network Prices

Service	Current price	What you get
NFL+	$6.99/month or $49.99 (about 1.7 hours of work at $30 per hour)/year	NFL Network, mobile live local/primetime games, preseason access, game audio, NFL Films
NFL+ Premium	$14.99/month or $99.99/year	Everything in NFL+ plus NFL RedZone and game replays
Sling Select	Starts at $19.99/month	NFL Network plus a small live-TV channel package
ESPN Unlimited	$29.99/month or $299.99/year	NFL Network plus ESPN networks and ESPN streaming content
ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium	$39.99/month	NFL Network, ESPN, RedZone, NFL replays, NFL Films, and NFL+ Premium benefits
Fubo Sports + News	$55.99/month	NFL Network, ESPN Unlimited, major sports channels, and select local channels
YouTube TV Sports Plan	$64.99/month	Sports-focused live-TV package with NFL Network access
YouTube TV main plan	$82.99/month	100+ live channels including NFL coverage and NFL Network
Hulu + Live TV	$89.99/month	100+ channels including NFL Network, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN access

The NFL’s current subscription pricing lists NFL+ at $6.99 monthly and $49.99 annually, while Premium is $14.99 monthly and $99.99 annually. Those prices make NFL+ much cheaper than buying an entire live-TV package when NFL Network is the main channel you want.

NFL+ Is the Cheapest

NFL+ includes the 24/7 NFL Network live stream, live out-of-market preseason games, live game audio, NFL Films programming, and live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games on phones and tablets. The NFL’s plan comparison confirms that NFL Network is included in both NFL+ tiers.

The annual plan is substantially cheaper than keeping the monthly subscription for a full year. Twelve months of NFL+ at $6.99 costs $83.88 (about 2.8 hours of work at $30 per hour). The annual plan is $49.99, saving $33.89, or about 40%.

The Premium difference is even larger. Paying $14.99 × 12 totals $179.88. The annual Premium plan is $99.99, saving $79.89, or about 44%.

If you expect to keep either plan all year for NFL Network, studio programming, draft coverage, offseason programming, or replays, annual billing is the lower-cost option at current prices.

NFL+ Basic vs NFL+ Premium

The extra $8 per month between NFL+ and NFL+ Premium mainly buys RedZone and replay features rather than a better version of NFL Network. Both tiers already include the live channel.

NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone across supported devices, full-game replays, condensed games, All-22 film, and NFL Pro.

For a viewer who only wants NFL Network, paying $14.99 rather than $6.99 means spending another $8 per month, or $96 across 12 monthly billing periods. The upgrade makes more sense for people who actively use RedZone and replays.

ESPN Now Offers NFL Network 

NFL Network entered a new phase in 2026. NFL support states that the channel has been owned by ESPN/Disney since April 1, 2026, and ESPN added NFL Network to its app for Unlimited subscribers on July 30, 2026.

ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year. The current ESPN pricing page confirms both rates.

Twelve monthly payments at $29.99 total $359.88. The $299.99 annual plan saves $59.89 over a full year.

ESPN also sells an ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium bundle for $39.99 per month. Buying the two separately would currently cost $29.99 + $14.99 = $44.98. The bundle saves $4.99 per month, or $59.88 over 12 months if the prices remain unchanged and the subscriber qualifies for the offer.

That bundle is one of the cleaner football packages because it combines NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NFL game replays, Monday Night Football, ESPN’s linear networks, and the broader ESPN streaming catalog.

Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV

Viewers who need a broader replacement for cable have several more expensive ways to get NFL Network.

Sling Select is the cheapest current skinny-bundle option. Sling’s current Select package starts at $19.99 per month and includes NFL Network, FS1, FX, and several news and entertainment channels. Markets with one or two included local broadcast stations add $5 per month, while markets with all three supported locals add $10. Sports Extra, which includes NFL RedZone, is another $11 per month.

That means Sling Select plus RedZone starts at $30.99 per month before any local-channel surcharge. A market with the full $10 local surcharge would put the same setup at $40.99 per month.

Fubo Sports + News currently costs $55.99 per month. Fubo’s current channel list includes NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, CBS Sports Network, and ESPN Unlimited programming. Local-channel availability depends on market.

YouTube TV currently charges $82.99 per month for its main plan. Its NFL viewing guide includes NFL Network among the national football channels. YouTube TV also operates a lower-cost Sports Plan, currently $64.99 per month, and NFL Network remains available on the main plan and Sports Plan.

Hulu + Live TV currently costs $89.99 per month for the ad-supported Live TV package. NFL Network is among its sports channels, and the package also includes access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN content.

The Device Rule

NFL Network itself is not limited to a phone or tablet. The NFL’s supported-device list includes Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android/Google TV, Xbox Series S and X, newer Vizio, LG and Samsung smart TVs, iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and Android tablets.

The restriction applies to a different NFL+ feature: live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games. Those games can be watched through NFL+ only on phones and tablets and cannot simply be cast to the television.

The NFL Network live stream is available across supported devices. Premium subscribers can also watch NFL RedZone and game replays across supported devices.

This distinction is critical when comparing plans. Someone buying NFL+ specifically for the NFL Network channel can watch that channel on a supported television. Someone expecting every NBC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, and primetime game through the same $6.99 subscription will not get that experience.

The Hidden Price

The most expensive mistake is buying a full live-TV service only because you want NFL Network.

NFL+ annual: $49.99/year.

YouTube TV main plan for 12 months: $82.99 × 12 = $995.88.

Hulu + Live TV for 12 months: $89.99 × 12 = $1,079.88.

If NFL Network is the only must-have channel, moving from a full year of YouTube TV to annual NFL+ creates a nominal difference of $945.89. Moving from Hulu + Live TV to annual NFL+ creates a difference of $1,029.89.

Those comparisons do not mean the services are equivalent. YouTube TV and Hulu provide dozens of channels, local stations, and broader sports coverage. The calculation shows how expensive those extras become when the reader only wanted NFL Network.

NFL Network Is Not NFL Sunday Ticket

NFL Network and NFL Sunday Ticket solve different problems. NFL Network is a 24/7 league channel carrying studio programs, news, preseason games, and a limited number of exclusive regular-season games. Sunday Ticket is primarily for out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games shown on CBS and FOX.

YouTube’s 2026 announcement lists the returning-subscriber season price at $378 when Sunday Ticket is purchased through YouTube TV and $480 when purchased standalone through YouTube Primetime Channels. NFL RedZone adds $42 to either season package. Current promotions can change what a new or eligible discounted subscriber actually pays.

Readers who need those out-of-market Sunday games can see our full guide to NFL Sunday Ticket costs. Sunday Ticket should not be added to an NFL Network budget unless that additional game coverage is actually needed.

Three Realistic NFL Network Budgets

NFL Network-only viewer: NFL+ annual at $49.99 per year. This is the lowest-cost path for someone primarily interested in NFL Network and NFL programming.

NFL Network + RedZone viewer: NFL+ Premium annual at $99.99 per year. That is only $50 more per year than NFL+ annual and adds RedZone plus replays.

Broader football viewer: ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium at $39.99 per month. Five months covering much of the regular season would total $199.95 if the subscriber used monthly billing for exactly five billing periods. That package combines NFL Network, RedZone, replays, ESPN networks, and Monday Night Football coverage without paying for a full traditional live-TV package.

A viewer who also needs local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC channels may be better served by Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or an existing cable package. Our guide to cable TV costs provides a separate benchmark for traditional television packages.

When Each NFL Network Option Makes Sense

NFL+ makes sense if:

• You mainly want NFL Network at the lowest price.
• You are comfortable using separate services or local television for games not included in NFL+ TV access.
• You expect to keep NFL Network all year and can use the cheaper annual subscription.

NFL+ Premium makes sense if:

• You also want NFL RedZone.
• You use full, condensed, or All-22 game replays.
• The additional $50 per year over annual NFL+ is worth those features.

ESPN Unlimited or its NFL+ Premium bundle makes sense if:

• You want NFL Network and ESPN’s broader sports lineup.
• You watch Monday Night Football and other ESPN programming.
• You want RedZone and replays without moving all the way to a full live-TV service.

A live-TV package makes sense if:

• You need local broadcast stations and a wider entertainment lineup.
• You are replacing cable rather than purchasing NFL Network alone.
• The household uses enough of the additional channels to justify spending $55-$90+ per month.

What We Verified

• Checked: NFL+ remains $6.99/month or $49.99/year, while NFL+ Premium remains $14.99/month or $99.99/year.
• Confirmed: NFL Network can now be streamed through NFL+ across supported TV and streaming devices, while local and primetime NFL+ game access remains phone/tablet restricted.
• Cross-referenced: NFL Network became available to ESPN Unlimited subscribers through the ESPN app on July 30, 2026.
• Verified: Sling Select starts at $19.99/month and includes NFL Network, with Sports Extra adding RedZone for $11/month.
• Checked: Fubo Sports + News currently costs $55.99/month, YouTube TV’s main plan is $82.99/month, and Hulu + Live TV is $89.99/month.

Related NFL Costs

NFL Network is only one piece of the cost of following professional football. Fans considering full out-of-market coverage can compare the price of NFL Sunday Ticket, while collectors and players can compare the cost of an official-style NFL football.

Fubo users can also compare the broader Fubo subscription costs before choosing a sports-focused package specifically for NFL Network.

Answers to Common Questions

What is the cheapest way to watch NFL Network?

NFL+ is currently the cheapest direct option at $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

Can I watch NFL Network on my TV with NFL+?

Yes. The NFL Network live stream works across supported connected TVs and streaming devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android/Google TV, Xbox, and supported Samsung, LG, and Vizio televisions.

Why are some NFL+ games still mobile-only?

The phone/tablet restriction applies to live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games supplied through NFL+. It does not apply to the NFL Network channel itself.

Does NFL+ include RedZone?

Standard NFL+ does not. NFL RedZone is included with NFL+ Premium at $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year.

Does ESPN Unlimited include NFL Network?

Yes. NFL Network was added to ESPN Unlimited in July 2026. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year.

Is NFL Sunday Ticket included with NFL Network?

No. Sunday Ticket is a separate subscription for out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games. NFL Network alone does not provide every Sunday game.