Archive · 6 Sep 2025
NFL Games Go Online, Changing Fan Viewing
For the first time, every NFL game will be available online.
This season, all 272 regular season games can be streamed on platforms like YouTube, Peacock, and Amazon.
Twenty games will be exclusively online.
The NFL has partnered with streaming services, including Disney, and now owns part of Disney's sports division.
NFL+ Premium can be added to the Disney and ESPN bundle.
This provides more options for fans to watch their favorite teams, though no single platform has every game.
All 272 regular season NFL games will be available via streaming.
Twenty games this season will be exclusively available on streaming platforms.
The Kansas City Chiefs vs. LA Chargers game from São Paulo was exclusively online on YouTube.
NFL+ Premium can be added to the Disney and ESPN bundle for an extra $10.
The NFL now owns a 10% stake in Disney’s sports division.
- Who
- NFL and various streaming platforms
- What
- All NFL games available on streaming platforms for the first time
- When
- This season and beyond, starting with the 2024-2025 season
- Where
- Across various streaming platforms including YouTube, NFL+, and others
- Why
- To broaden viewership and provide more accessible ways to watch games
Traditional Television View
Streaming View
Availability
Traditional Television View
Traditional TV offers convenience for watching games.
Streaming View
Streaming services provide flexibility to view the NFL games.
Financial implications
Traditional Television View
Some analysts feel streaming may negatively impact the traditional linear ecosystem.
Streaming View
NFL is expanding its audience by striking deals to reach new viewers.
- Total Regular Season Games
- 272
- Games Only on Streaming
- 20
- NFL+ Premium Price
- $10
- Disney's Sports Division Stake
- 10%
- Event Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
