Football is back! NFL preseason is set to begin with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31st at 8 p.m. ET. Week one officially kicks off August 7th, at 7 p.m. ET with the Colts at the Ravens.
If you've been wondering how to watch your favorite NFL teams, we've got a list of places where you can catch all the preseason games.
You can take advantage of various free trials before paying full price for the rest of the season. There are also various price options that'll suit those on a budget and those willing to splurge on their favorite sport.
The NFL Network provides all the preseason games and added coverage when you sign up for NFL Redzone. You can subscribe to the NFL network through certain cable providers. Providers like Cox, Dish, Fios by Verizon, Optimum, Xfinity and Spectrum all have the NFL network in their different packages.
NFL+, the NFL's streaming network, will also have access to most pre-season games. You can get the basic package for $6.99 per month, or upgrade to the $16.99 per month package and get access to NFL Redzone and NFL Pro.
Peacock is the subscription service that's all about its sports offerings, which is what makes it the perfect option for NFL preseason. For just $7.99/month, you can get the basic channels, but you'll have to upgrade to the $13.99/month package for access to the NFL Network. There's also a no-ad version for $16.99/month.
Hulu has NFL preseason games with its Hulu + LiveTV subscription. You'll pay $82.99 per month, which is pricey, but that price range comes with Hulu Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+. As a cable alternative, Hulu + Live TV comes with all the networks' preseason games air. These networks include CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC and the NFL Network.
To get access to the NFL network, you'll need either Sling TV's Blue or Orange subscription. The Blue package includes the NFL Network, while the Orange package includes ESPN. You can get both the Orange and Blue bundles for $30.50 for the first month and then $60.99 per month after that. Individually, the Blue and Orange packages cost $23 for the first month and $45.99 after that.
DIRECTV has a sports package you can add to the base package that includes the NFL Network, among a long list of other sports channels. You can choose from multiple different packages, but the Ultimate package will get you the most in terms of sporting events. However, the lower Choice tier also includes the NFL Network.
The Ultimate package starts at $84.99 for the first month and jumps to $119.99 per month. The Choice package is $59.99 for the first month and $89.99 each month after.
This year, Amazon has exclusive rights to just one NFL preseason game: the New England Patriots vs. the New York Giants in week three of the preseason. Additionally, Prime is host to all the Thursday night football games during the regular season. After a 30-day free trial, an Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually.