How one can watch Week 1 of 2024 NFL season free of charge—even with no cable subscription

The Sunday (and Monday) custom of a day comfortably settled into your sofa or favourite watering gap with mates and Fantasy Soccer cohorts returns because the opening weekend of the 2024 NFL season hits its peak. The Chiefs may be hoping for a document third-in-a-row Tremendous Bowl victory, however there are 31 different groups that need to knock them off the perch.

There are new guidelines, new gamers, and new highlights, however that’s not dimming followers’ pleasure one bit. Right here’s how finest to catch the rest of the opening weekend video games.

Which NFL groups are enjoying this week? And what channels are airing the video games?

There’s a large spectrum to select from immediately. As at all times, the house workforce is listed second.

Sunday, Sept. 8

Charlotte Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Payments, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS

Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Monday, Sept. 9

New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN

How can I watch NFL video games free of charge—even when I’m out of market?

One of the simplest ways to look at any form of community programming free of charge on a giant display screen is with a very good HD antenna. To make sure you’re getting probably the most dependable sign, make sure to check the antenna in a number of areas in your house.

Can I stream 2024 NFL video games dwell on-line if I don’t have a cable subscription?

Yep—and also you’ve bought a number of decisions.

Peacock

NBC’s streaming service gives you entry to a number of video games, together with all upcoming Sunday evening matchups. Costs will run you $8 or $14 per thirty days. (The free model of Peacock doesn’t embody dwell sports activities.)

Disney+

Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ now not has a free trial, so that you’ll should pay $17 per thirty days for all three mixed (or $30 per thirty days for no advertisements on Hulu).

Together with Reside TV within the bundle bumps the worth to $77 per thirty days ($90 with no advertisements).

Hulu with Reside TV

The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it’s going to price you $77 per thirty days.

YouTubeTV

After a free trial, you possibly can count on month-to-month costs of $73.

Sling TV

Dish Community’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per thirty days. Including the extra complete “Blue” plan bumps the associated fee to $55 per thirty days. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, sadly.

DirecTV Stream

Previously often called DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per thirty days and up after the free trial choice. (The bundle that features NFL Community will run you $99 per thirty days.)

Fubo TV

This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, adopted by month-to-month costs of $80 and up, relying on the channels you select.

Can I watch NFL video games on Amazon?

Sure, however not immediately. Amazon would be the house of Thursday Evening Soccer as soon as once more, except for Thanksgiving (although it’s going to air a sport on Black Friday). The primary matchup on Amazon this yr would be the Buffalo Payments going through the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 12.

Does the NFL provide any viewing packages to look at the video games I would like?

It does. You’ve got three to select from.

NFL App

The NFL App will allow you to stream video games which are being broadcast domestically in your market on Sundays. If you wish to watch an “out of market” sport, you’ve bought two decisions.

NFL+

Watch dwell native and out of market video games and (with the premium subscription) replays. You’re taking a look at a $50 cost per season ($100 for premium).

NFL Sunday Ticket

YouTube as soon as once more is the house for this channel. Costs this yr begin at $73 per thirty days for Sunday Ticket and YouTubeTV or $119.75 per thirty days ($479 per yr) for simply Sunday Ticket spanning the whole lot of out-of-market video games this season.

What’s this new kickoff rule all about?  

The NFL is making an attempt a one-year experiment this season, placing all members of the kicking and receiving groups (besides the kicker and returners) inside a 10-yard zone down the sector. Solely the kicker and two returners shall be allowed to maneuver till the ball hits the bottom or is touched by a returner contained in the 20.

Kicks that attain the top zone within the air could be returned, or taken as a touchback and possession on the 30. If a ball hits the bottom (or a participant) earlier than the top zone and goes into the top zone, the touchback shall be on the 20. The kick also can nonetheless be returned.

Onside kicks, in the meantime, can now not be surprises, because the trailing workforce should declare plans to aim one—and solely within the fourth quarter.