How to Watch the NFL Online Without Cable

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The NFL 2023 season officially kicks off Thursday night when the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Detroit Lions.

The game will air exclusively onNBCandPeacock, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET withFootball Night in America, also available to stream online.

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This seasons 17-game schedule returns after making its debut in 2021, with 18 weeks and 272 total games scheduled through Jan. 7.

Thankfully, even without cable, you dont have to miss any of the action this season. You can access out-of-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable cable antennas, and all the NFL games will also be available to stream online on a variety of platforms such as DirecTV Stream, ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, Sling TV,Fubo TV and Hulu Plus Live TV.

Here are the best ways to stream the NFL this year, in addition to the NFL 2023 schedule:

DirecTV Stream DirecTVs Entertainment Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. For $65/month, you get access to the streamers exclusive Sports Pack, which more than 75 channels and 20+ specialty sports networks.

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Disney Plus Disney Plus, which also wraps in ESPN Plus and Hulu for only $12.99/month, may be the most affordable way to stream the NFL this year especially if youre already paying for separate ESPN or Hulu subscriptions.

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Sling TV Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming. You can choose between Sling Blue and Sling Orange, both half off for your first month. You can also get both for $27.5 your first month. Sling Orange has ESPN, while Sling Blue includes the NFL Network for added analysis and commentary. Plus, NFL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to gain access to NFL RedZone.

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Fubo TV Fubo is one of the more expensive options for streaming the NFL, but its also the most comprehensive. The Starter Plan gets you ESPN for coverage of the Draft, in addition to more than 100 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. Youll also have access to the NFL Network for Thursday Night Football through ESPN.

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VidGo VidGo is one of the newest streaming platforms whose offerings cater towards sports fans with access to ESPN and the NFL Network. After football season is over, you can use the service to stream other tournaments, events and games on channels such as Fox Sports, ESPN 2, ESPN U, Big Ten Network and beIN Sports. Plus, VidGo also boasts live access to NFL Red Zone and the Pac 12 networks for college sports. Test out the service with a 3-day free trial today and pay $10 for your first month if you decide to keep it.

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NFL 2023 Schedule: Thursday, Sept. 7

Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs 5:15 p.m. / 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15

Cincinnati BengalsatCleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBSHouston TexansatBaltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., CBSCarolina PanthersatAtlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., FoxTampa Bay BuccaneersatMinnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., CBSTennessee TitansatNew Orleans Saints, 1 p.m., CBSArizona CardinalsatWashington Commanders, 1 p.m., FoxJacksonville JaguarsatIndianapolis Colts, 1 p.m., FoxSan Francisco 49ersatPittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m., FoxGreen Bay PackersatChicago Bears, 4:25 p.m., FoxPhiladelphia EaglesatNew England Patriots, 4:25 p.m., CBSMiami DolphinsatLos Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m., CBSLas Vegas RaidersatDenver Broncos, 4:25 p.m., CBSLos Angeles RamsatSeattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m., FoxDallas CowboysatNew York Giants, 8:20 p.m., NBC