Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Football is back as the NFL Hall of Fame game kicks off from Canton, Ohio on Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The game (8 p.m. ET start time) will be televised nationally on Fox. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Cowboys vs Steelers online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels with a subscription to FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Cowboys vs Steelers live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via FoxSports.com.
You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch via the Fox Sports digital platforms, but you can do that with your FuboTV credentials.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Cowboys vs Steelers live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via FoxSports.com.
You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch via the Fox Sports digital platforms, but you can do that with your Vidgo credentials.
AT&T TV
AT&T TV has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for AT&T TV, you can watch the Cowboys vs Steelers live on the AT&T TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the AT&T TV website.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via FoxSports.com.
You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch via the Fox Sports digital platforms, but you can do that with your AT&T TV credentials.
If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in select markets) and 35-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Fox and most NFL channels, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Cowboys vs Steelers live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via FoxSports.com.
You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch via the Fox Sports digital platforms, but you can do that with your Sling TV credentials.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Cowboys vs Steelers live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via FoxSports.com.
You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch via the Fox Sports digital platforms, but you can do that with your Hulu credentials.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
Cowboys vs Steelers Hall of Fame Game Preview
Football is back but don’t expect any big names to be on the field for the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. The Cowboys will be without Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, Bradlee Anae, Josh Ball, Francis Bernard, Chauncey Golston, C.J. Goodwin, Trysten Hill, Malik Hooker, Blake Jarwin, DeMarcus Lawrence, Jourdan Lewis, Zack Martin, Tyron Smith, T.J. Vasher and Greg Zuerlein. None of those players listed were expected to play, so the team is minimizing the travel and risks that come with COVID-19.
It’s a shorter trip for the Steelers, but don’t expect to see Ben Roethlisberger or other veterans. Mason Rudolph will draw the start at quarterback for Pittsburgh and Dwayne Haskins will back him up.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has said he likes what Haskins — a former first-round pick — has brought to the table.
“I like what he is doing,” Tomlin recently said of Haskins, via Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. “He’s taking care of the ball, but at the same time, he’s being aggressive. He’s dialed in, even in the reps that he’s not doing. He’s building a rapport with the group of guys that he’s getting to work with. That’s a component to this that we often don’t talk about, too. There is a get to know when in terms of the cohesion, especially when you are working with multiple groups and multiple people, and that’s a guy who is getting some third-group reps, some second-group reps, so he has a lot of people to get comfortable with.”
One player Steelers fan should be excited about seeing is first-round running back Najee Harris.
“The excitement’s there for sure,” Harris said about Thursday’s game, “but it’s a difference between being excited and knowing that it’s not the real thing. But it’s also a good way to get your feet wet and let the game slow down for me. I’m trying to play as much as I can that game, but what I really want to do is take as much game reps as possible – good, bad, whatever – do what I can to learn from all the mistakes I do and then go in the film room and break down film and try to keep working.”
The Cowboys went 6-10 last season in a year marred by injuries. Dallas will be using the game to get a look at some of the younger players on the roster.
“The fact that we’re playing the four games this year, Week 1 and Week 4 will be huge games for the younger players. You’re looking at a good half of football,” Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy said. “To me, this is what the preseason has always been about. You’re able to get your starters and guys you have history with, you can get most of your work done in the practices. This is about the development of your roster, the competition of your roster. And what better way to let these guys compete than these preseason games.”