How Much Does NFL Network Cost?

Last Updated on October 13, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: January 2026
Written by Alec Pow – Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Our data shows that NFL Network sits at the center of U.S. football coverage, yet its price shifts sharply with each platform, plan, and bundle. This guide goes over every current subscription path, mobile, live-TV stream, or legacy cable, so readers can match budget to desired access without overpaying.

We found three distinct ways to watch NFL Network: the league-run NFL+ app, virtual multichannel services such as Sling TV or YouTube TV, and traditional cable or satellite bundles. Each route carries its own fee, device rule, and upgrade ladder.

Article Insights

• $6.99/month via NFL+ Basic is the rock-bottom entry for live channel access.
• $45.99/month Sling Blue remains the lowest full-screen TV path.
• YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu cluster near $82–$85/month for NFL Network plus broader coverage.
• RedZone adds $10–$11 monthly; Sunday Ticket starts at $378 per season.
• Cable bundles average $90–$120 after boxes and surcharges.
• Annual price bumps hit every August; promo trials cushion the blow.

NFL Network delivers round-the-clock league updates, yet fans who crave every snap must pair it with broader rights packages or Sunday Ticket to avoid missing marquee games.

How Much Does NFL Network Cost?

Monthly cost of NFL Network starts as low as $6.99 yet climbs past $100 once premium add-ons like RedZone and Sunday Ticket enter the cart.

The cost of accessing the NFL Network in the US as of 2025 can vary depending on the subscription path chosen. The NFL Network is included with the NFL+ streaming service, which is priced at about $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the full season.

NFL+ offers access to live local, primetime regular season and postseason games on mobile devices, live out-of-market preseason games, NFL Network, ad-free game highlights, and more. There is also an NFL+ Premium tier at $14.99 per month or $99.99 per season that adds NFL RedZone, game replays, and additional content.

According to the New York Times, in addition to NFL+, many users watch NFL Network as part of broader TV or streaming service packages. The NFL Network will be integrated into ESPN’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service, launching in fall 2025 at a monthly subscription price of $29.99.

This ESPN service will include access to the NFL Network, the RedZone channel, and all ESPN linear networks, offering fans a centralized platform for NFL content without needing cable subscriptions. The deal places the NFL Network as a core offering in this new streaming bundle, making it accessible along with other ESPN programming.

Bookies says that for those aiming to watch every NFL game in 2025 through various streaming and cable providers, the total cost becomes considerably higher. Comprehensive access, combining NFL+, ESPN bundles, Prime Video (which holds Thursday Night Football), Peacock, Netflix for special games, and Sunday Ticket, can push the overall outlay to approximately $657 to $875 or more per season, depending on your provider and selections. The NFL Network portion itself separately costs about $7 per month or $35 per season through NFL+ standalone subscriptions, but full NFL access demands multiple subscriptions or higher-tier cable/streaming plans.

Live games stream only on phones or tablets; desktop and smart-TV viewers must settle for replays or cast the mobile feed—an annoying subscription gap some users flag in app reviews.

Live TV Streaming Services 

We compiled the big four virtual providers that embed NFL Network inside a base package:

Sling’s lower price point wins phones, Rokus, and Fire Sticks on money alone, yet its 50-hour DVR ceiling trails YouTube TV’s unlimited cloud storage. Fubo carries 4K preseason feeds, a perk valued by big-screen fans. Hulu pairs Disney+ and ESPN+ automatically, boosting total coverage with one login.

Also read our articles about the cost of the NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Football.

Cable & Satellite Providers 

Data indicate that legacy carriers, Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, DirecTV, and Dish, slot NFL Network into mid- or top-tier TV bundles. The typical all-in channel plan lands between $90–$120/month, with Xfinity posting a current football-centric triple-play at $110.

While that price grants wider broadcast reach and no bandwidth caps, regional sports add-ons often cost another $10–$15 per month, making cable the priciest route once taxes and equipment rentals surface.

NFL Sunday Ticket Pricing 

Our data shows YouTube TV subscribers pay $378/season (or 12× $31.50/month) for Sunday Ticket, while the bundle that tacks on RedZone rises to $420/season (12× $35/month). These rates appear across Google’s offer terms and TechRadar’s July 2025 explainer.

Buying Sunday Ticket through YouTube Primetime Channels—no base plan required—drops the headline to $276/season (8× $34.50/month). Pairing RedZone pushes the standalone tag to $318/season (8× $39.75/month).

YouTube also launched a true month-to-month model: $115/month without RedZone or $125/month with it. CBS Sports confirms those rolling prices in an August 2025 offer recap.

Discount ladders target niche groups. Veterans can claim rates as low as $85/month, while DraftKings ties a promo that slices up to $200 off the annual pass and adds betting credits, effectively moving all-in cost to the $85–$276 range for new sportsbook users.

NFL Network vs Football Streaming 

Amazon Prime delivers Thursday Night Football only, ESPN owns Monday Night, and CBS/FOX cover regional Sunday slates. NFL Network fills the gaps with preseason, international, and late-season Saturday simulcasts plus daily studio programming. Cord-cutting reporter Raymond McCain argues that the channel “functions best as supplemental depth rather than a full game provider.”

Cheapest Ways to Access 

Our pricing grid shows NFL+ Basic at $6.99/month as the floor for live 24/7 channel access on mobile. For big-screen viewers, Sling Blue’s $45.99 base remains the lowest ongoing subscription fee, and its half-price first-month promo drops the opener to $23 (give or take a few dollars).

Short-term stacking works, too: many fans run Sling only September through January, then cancel, trimming annual spend by roughly $230 versus year-round billing.

Device Compatibility

NFL+ supports iOS, Android, and mobile browsers; casting to Chromecast or AirPlay is allowed but lacks native smart-TV apps. Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu run on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation, and most connected TVs. Cord Cutters News lists full device grids—every platform above covers NFL Network in 720p or 1080p and supplies 60-fps motion where available.

Price Increases and Seasonal Promotions

Streaming services raised base rates $5–$8 ahead of the 2025 season; YouTube TV moved from $72.99 to $82.99, and Hulu + Live TV jumped to $82.99. Tom’s Guide flags August free-trial bursts and Sling’s recurring 50 percent month-one discount as the easiest way to offset hikes.

Is NFL Network Worth the Cost

We found value concentrated in offseason documentaries, daily news blocks, and exclusive preseason action. Yet the channel still misses Sunday afternoon local games, Sunday Night Football, and most playoff contests. Media economist John Buffone tells Circana clients that the network “adds incremental engagement but cannot stand alone for comprehensive live viewing.”

Real-World Pricing Scenarios

Fans mix and match subscription paths to hit personal budget goals. Tom’s Guide shows mobile-only viewers paying a flat $99.99/year for NFL+ Premium—no extra package or device fee. support.nfl.com

Sling’s own rate card confirms the $45.99 Blue base and $11 Sports Extra, bringing a five-month football window to $275 after the 50 percent first-month discount.

Cord Cutters News tallies a YouTube TV season at five payments of $82.99, then layers the $420 NFL Sunday Ticket + RedZone bundle, pushing peak-season damage near $950.

Xfinity’s mid-tier “Popular TV” plus taxes averages $110/month nationwide, making legacy television the costliest long-term route once equipment rentals join the invoice.

Answers to Common Questions

Is NFL Network automatically included with NFL+?

Yes. Both NFL+ tiers stream the full channel live; Premium simply folds RedZone and replays on top.

What is the cheapest TV streaming service carrying NFL Network?

Current rates place Sling Blue at $45.99/month as the lowest live-TV option.

Can I avoid a full cable contract and still get NFL Network on a big screen?

Yes. Any Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV running Sling, YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu will deliver the channel contract-free.

Is RedZone part of NFL Network?

No. RedZone requires NFL+ Premium, YouTube TV Sports Plus, or similar sports add-ons at $9.99–$10.99/month.

Does NFL Network broadcast regular-season Sunday games live?

Only select international and late-season Saturday matchups; most Sunday action resides on CBS, FOX, NBC, or Sunday Ticket.