How to watch the Week Four of the 2024-2025 NFL season live online for free—and without cable
Five teams remain undefeated after three weeks of play in the NFL—and a few of those might not be who you would have expected at the start of the season.
The Seahawks and Vikings are perfect so far this season (as are the Bills, Chiefs and Steelers. Last season, neither Seattle nor Minnesota even made It to the wild card round of the playoffs.
Both will have to work to keep that undefeated streak going this week. The Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, while Seattle will face the Lions Monday night. Both are shaping up to be can’t miss games.
Planning to kick back and enjoy the action? There’s more than one way to do so. Here’s all you need to know about this week’s games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Monday night once again hosts two games this week, as the Bills take the spotlight Sunday evening. As always, the home team is listed second.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New England Patriots vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox
Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Sept. 30
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC
How can I watch NFL games for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. To ensure you're getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream 2024 NFL games live online if I don't have a cable subscription?
You can—and have several options.
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service will give you a one-week free trial, followed by a $8 or $13 monthly charge. (An annual plan is as low as $30 right now.)
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to several games, including all upcoming Sunday night matchups. It carries a $8 or $14 monthly charge—and the service has recently done away with its free trial. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Disney+
Disney's bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network's Sling lower-tiered "Orange" plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive "Blue" plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, unfortunately.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per month and up after the free trial option. (The package that includes NFL Network will run you $99 per month.)
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There's a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Not today. Amazon is the home of Thursday Night Football, with the exception of Thanksgiving (though it will air a game on Black Friday). The first matchup on Amazon this year will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 3.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
There are three, in fact.
NFL App
The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to watch an "out of market" game, you've got two choices.
NFL+
Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You're looking at a $50 charge per season. ($100 for premium.)
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube once again is the home for this channel. Prices this year start at $73 per month for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $449 for just Sunday Ticket (spanning the entirety of out-of-market games this season).
This story was originally featured on Fortune.com