Football is growing in popularity each year, and as it does, each network seems to want its own slice of the pie. Because it's such a money-making business, catching the game doesn't work like it did in the past. There's no longer a one-stop shop cable service that will take care of all of your football-watching needs.
Don't let this overwhelm you. There are still plenty of ways to catch nearly every game of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, or whichever team you root for. Part of this comes down to your budget and how many different services you are willing to pay for.
This new era of streaming has ushered in problems for fans in more remote locations and those who can't afford cable in addition to multiple streaming platforms. The 2023 will be yet another experiment with the fanbase, as the streaming services stretch out even further. YouTube is now the sole copyrights distributor of the all-popular NFL RedZone -- where you can watch every game at once, commercial-free.
How to watch NFL games in 2023 with cable:
A quality cable package will get you nationally televised games. For this, you will need a cable provider with NBC, ABC, ESPN, CBS, and NFL Network. More specifically, you'll need ABC or ESPN to catch the NFL Draft, Amazon to catch Thursday night games, CBS to watch the Super Bowl, and FOX to watch some regular season and postseason action. All of those stations will carry Wild Card games as well.
How to watch NFL games in 2023 without cable:
Without cable, it's still possible to watch many NFL games, and there are several ways to go about doing this. The least tech-savvy approach (which also works for those who do not have internet) is to secure an over-the-air antenna. If you get a clear shot at the tower, you should be able to pick up local stations free of charge. The national networks will still play games (though they may not always be the ones you would choose).
For those who have access to the internet, there are many premium streaming services that could provide you with your NFL game-watching needs. We recommend using FuboTV.
For those who can stomach spending a bit more money, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to go. While this will set you back a few hundred bucks, Sunday Ticket will broadcast most out-of-network games and you can catch nearly all of the football action you are hoping to see. This is a pricey option and blackout restrictions may still apply.