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With NFL action back underway, being able to watch the NFL Network is imperative. Fortunately for cord cutters who don’t have cable but are looking to watch a live stream of the channel, doing so has never been easier.
While those with a cable log-in can watch the NFL Network via NFL.com, cord cutters can do watch it through an over-the-top streaming service, which allows you to watch a handful of channels for a monthly fee.
When it comes to these services, there are several that have NFL Network as a part of their channel packages: Fubo TV is the cheapest option, while Sling TV and PlayStation Vue offers some different pros and cons. All have free trials, so you can test them out at no cost.
Here’s a rundown of what these live streaming services provide, and how to sign up to start watching the NFL Network on your computer or other streaming device:
Cheapest Option: Fubo TV
NFL Network is included in Fubo TV‘s “Fubo Premier” bundle, which is usually $34.99 per month but is being offered for $19.99 for the first two months.
Not only does that make this the cheapest streaming service with NFL Network, but Fubo TV has DVR included and features a mostly sports-based channel package, including NBA TV, Fox Sports 1, CBS Sports Network, beIN Sports, Pac-12 Network and Big Ten Network.
Here’s the rundown of Fubo TV’s “Fubo Premier” bundle:
Total Channels Included: 70 (You can find the complete channel list here)
Price: Fubo Premier is $19.99 per month for first two months and $34.99 per month after that
Extras: Watch on two different devices at once; 30 hours of DVR is included
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to sign up and launch your free trial. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you won’t be charged
2. Return to the Fubo website to watch NFL Network on your computer. You can also watch on your phone (live NFL games can only be watched on phones via the NFL Mobile app, and only if you have Verizon), tablet or streaming device via the Fubo app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here
Cheapest Long-Term Option: Sling TV
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The NFL Network is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” bundle, which costs just $25 per month. That makes it slightly more expensive than Fubo TV to start out, but if you’re planning on keeping a streaming service for several months, Sling TV will become the cheaper option.
Here’s a rundown of “Sling Blue”:
Total Channels Included: 40-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $25 per month
Extras: Watch on three devices at once; 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra (restrictions with certain channels)
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. “Sling Blue” will give you access to NFL Network
4. Enter your payment information. The “Sling Blue” bundle is $25 per month. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Download the Sling app on your computer or mobile device and begin watching TV. If you’re interested in watching Sling TV on a mobile or streaming device, you can do so via their app, which is free to download. You can click here for a full list of compatible devices
Most Streams At Once: PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue comes in well above Sling TV in price point, as its cheapest bundle with the NFL Network is expensive is “Core,” which costs $44.99 per month.
Still, it does have some compelling advantages, as DVR is included and users can watch on five separate devices at once, which is more than any other streaming device.
Here’s a look at the “Core” bundle:
Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list here
Price: $44.99
Extras: Watch on five different devices at once; cloud DVR (restrictions with certain channels)
Free Trial: 5 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the PlayStation Vue website
2. Click on “Start Free Trial” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. There are four different options, with “Core” and above all including the NFL Network
4. Enter your payment information. The “Core” package costs $44.99 per month, while there are other options with NFL Network at $54.99 or $74.99 per month. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Return to the PlayStation Vue website to start watching on your desktop. You can also watch via the PlayStation Vue app, which is available via a handful of different mobile or streaming devices. You can click here for the complete list of compatible devices