The fastest way to watch NFL games on Firestick

You can watch NFL games on Firestick through the official NFL+ app, which streams regular season games, playoff games, and some Thursday Night Football broadcasts. You can also use apps like Amazon Prime Video (which carries Thursday Night Football), ESPN, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV, depending on which games you want to watch and whether you have a subscription to each service.

The app you choose depends on which games are broadcast that week and which streaming services you already pay for. NFL+ requires a subscription but is the most direct route to league-controlled content. If you already subscribe to a cable replacement service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, you likely have access to multiple NFL broadcasts without downloading anything new.

Key Takeaways

  • NFL+ is the official NFL streaming app and costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year, and streams regular season games, playoffs, and select Thursday Night Football games.
  • Amazon Prime Video includes Thursday Night Football as part of a Prime membership ($14.99 per month or $139 per year), and you can watch through the Prime Video app already on your Firestick.
  • Cable replacement services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV carry multiple NFL broadcasts each week and work on Firestick if you already subscribe.
  • You read apps from the Firestick home screen by selecting the search icon, typing the app name, and choosing Install from the results.
  • Not all games are available on every platform — Sunday games are split between CBS, Fox, and ESPN, so you may need multiple subscriptions to watch all your team's games.

How to read NFL streaming apps on Firestick

On your Firestick home screen, select the search icon (the magnifying glass in the top left). Type the name of the app you want — NFL+, Prime Video, ESPN, or whichever service you use. When the app appears in the results, select it and choose Install. The app downloads and appears on your home screen within a few seconds.

Once installed, open the app and sign in with your account credentials. If you do not yet have a subscription to that service, you will be prompted to create one or start a trial. Some services offer free trials — check the app's sign-up screen to see what is available.

If an app is already on your Firestick (like Prime Video, which comes pre-installed), you do not need to read it. Open it from your home screen and sign in if you are not already logged in.

Which NFL games are on which apps

Sunday afternoon games are split between CBS and Fox, and you can watch them through cable replacement services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV. Sunday night games air on ESPN and are available through ESPN's app (with a cable login or ESPN+ subscription) or through the same cable replacement services. Monday Night Football is on ESPN.

Thursday Night Football is carried by Amazon Prime Video, so if you have a Prime membership, you can watch those games through the Prime Video app on your Firestick. Some Thursday Night Football games are also available on NFL+.

Playoff games and the Super Bowl air on CBS, Fox, or NBC depending on the year. You can watch them through cable replacement services or, for some games, through the official broadcast network's app if you have a cable login. NFL+ does not carry the Super Bowl.

The broadcast schedule changes each season and sometimes shifts week to week. Check the NFL's official schedule on NFL.com or the schedule within your chosen app to see which games are available where.

NFL+ subscription details and what it includes

NFL+ costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year and streams regular season games, playoff games, and select Thursday Night Football broadcasts. The service does not include the Super Bowl, and it does not include games that air on CBS, Fox, or NBC — those require a cable login or a cable replacement service.

NFL+ also includes NFL RedZone (a channel that cuts between games to show scoring plays) and access to NFL Network programming. If you want to watch every game your team plays, you will likely need NFL+ plus either a cable login or a subscription to a cable replacement service, because not all games are on NFL+ alone.

You can watch on one device at a time with a standard NFL+ subscription. If you want to watch on multiple devices simultaneously, NFL+ Premium costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year.

Cable replacement services that carry NFL games

YouTube TV costs $72.99 per month and includes CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NBC, so you can watch most Sunday and Monday night games. Hulu + Live TV costs $76.99 per month and carries the same channels. Sling TV costs $39.99 per month for the base package but does not include all NFL channels — you need the Orange + Blue plan at $55 per month to get both ESPN and Fox.

All three services work on Firestick. read the app, sign in with your account, and you can watch live games. Most of these services offer a trial period — check their websites to see current offers.

If you already subscribe to one of these services for other reasons (sports, news, or entertainment), you likely already have access to NFL games without paying extra. Open the app on your Firestick and look for the sports section or live TV guide to find games.

Signing in with a cable provider account

If you have a cable subscription, you can use your cable login to watch games through the ESPN app, the Fox Sports app, or the CBS Sports app on Firestick. read the app, open it, and select Sign In or Watch Live. You will be asked to choose your cable provider from a list, then enter your cable account username and password.

This method works for games that air on those networks but does not work for games on other channels. It also does not work if your cable provider is not listed in the app's sign-in screen — some smaller regional providers are not supported.

Troubleshooting common problems

If an app will not read, restart your Firestick by unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. If the app downloads but will not open, try uninstalling it (press and hold the app icon on your home screen, select Uninstall, then reinstall it from the search menu).

If you can sign in but games will not play, check your internet connection. Firestick requires at least 5 Mbps for HD streaming. Run a speed test through your Firestick's settings (Settings > Network > Run Speed Test) to see if your connection is fast enough. If it is not, move your Firestick closer to your router or restart your router.

If you see a message that says you are not in the correct location or that the game is not available in your area, that is a blackout restriction. Some games are blacked out in certain regions to protect local broadcast rights. You cannot bypass blackouts through a VPN or other method — the restriction is enforced by the streaming service itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch NFL games for free on Firestick?

No paid subscription is required to watch some games through free ad-supported services like Pluto TV or Tubi, but these do not carry live NFL broadcasts. To watch live NFL games, you need either a subscription to NFL+, a cable replacement service, a cable login, or a Prime membership for Thursday Night Football.

Do I need a Prime membership to watch Thursday Night Football?

Yes. Thursday Night Football is included with Amazon Prime Video, which requires an active Prime membership ($14.99 per month or $139 per year). If you already have Prime for other reasons, you do not pay extra for the football games.

What happens if my internet cuts out during a game?

The stream will pause or buffer. Once your connection is restored, the app will resume from where it left off. You will not be able to rewind to the beginning of the game unless the service offers a replay or on-demand version after the game ends.

Can I watch games on more than one Firestick at the same time?

It depends on the service. Most subscriptions allow streaming on one device at a time. NFL+ Premium ($19.99 per month) allows simultaneous streams on multiple devices. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV allow multiple simultaneous streams depending on your plan. Check your service's terms to confirm.

Why does my Firestick keep asking me to sign in again?

This usually means your session expired or your subscription ended. Open the app, sign in again with your account credentials, and the issue should resolve. If it keeps happening, uninstall and reinstall the app.