No, Paramount Plus does not carry all NFL games

Paramount Plus shows only CBS games — roughly one game per week during the regular season, plus some playoff games. You cannot watch games broadcast on Fox, NBC, ESPN, or Amazon Prime Video through Paramount Plus alone. If you want to see every game your team plays, you will need access to multiple services or a cable subscription.

The games Paramount Plus carries depend on your region. CBS assigns its Sunday afternoon slots based on geography, so you might see your local team's game while someone in another state sees a different matchup. The service also carries some Thursday night games and playoff contests, but the schedule changes year to year based on CBS's broadcasting rights.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus carries only CBS Sunday afternoon games, which means roughly one game per week during the regular season in your region.
  • Games on Fox, NBC, ESPN, Monday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football on Amazon are not available through Paramount Plus.
  • Your region determines which CBS game you see, so you might not get your team's broadcast even if they are playing on CBS that week.
  • Playoff games on CBS appear on Paramount Plus, but Super Bowl broadcasts are not included with the service.

Which games Paramount Plus actually carries

Paramount Plus carries CBS's regional Sunday afternoon games. These air at 1 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. ET on Sundays throughout the regular season. The specific game you see depends on your location — CBS divides the country into regions and sends different matchups to different areas. If your team is not the featured game in your region that week, you will not see them on Paramount Plus.

The service also includes some Thursday Night Football games that CBS broadcasts, though these are limited. Paramount Plus carries select playoff games that air on CBS, including Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference Championship rounds. The Super Bowl, however, does not stream on Paramount Plus — it airs on CBS television but is not made available through the streaming service.

What you cannot watch on Paramount Plus

Monday Night Football airs exclusively on ESPN and is not on Paramount Plus. Thursday Night Football games that air on Amazon Prime Video are not available through Paramount Plus. Fox broadcasts Sunday afternoon and playoff games that do not appear on the streaming service. NBC carries Sunday Night Football and some playoff games, none of which stream on Paramount Plus.

If your team plays on any network other than CBS, you will need a different service or a cable subscription to watch them. This is the biggest limitation for fans who want comprehensive coverage — a single streaming service cannot provide access to all games because the NFL distributes broadcast rights across multiple networks.

How to find out what game is on in your area

The easiest way to see which game Paramount Plus will show in your region is to check the service's schedule directly. Open the app or website, go to the Sports section, and look at the upcoming NFL games. Paramount Plus displays the game that will air in your location for each Sunday.

You can also check CBS Sports or your local CBS station's website to see the regional broadcast map for that week. These maps show which game CBS is sending to your area. If your team is not listed for your region, they are either playing on a different network that week or not being broadcast in your area at all.

Other ways to watch NFL games if Paramount Plus does not have yours

A cable or satellite subscription gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN, which together cover most regular-season games. If you have cable through your provider, you can also stream those networks' apps directly using your login credentials.

NFL Plus is a separate subscription from the NFL itself. It streams out-of-market games on your phone and tablet (not on TV), and includes condensed replays of every game. This is useful if you want to watch your team play but they are not broadcast in your region, though you cannot watch them live on a television.

Amazon Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football exclusively during the season. YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and other live TV streaming services include CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN, so they carry a wider range of games than Paramount Plus alone.

Why Paramount Plus does not have all games

The NFL sells its broadcast rights separately to different networks. CBS owns the rights to show certain Sunday afternoon games. Fox has different Sunday slots. NBC has Sunday Night Football. ESPN has Monday Night Football. Amazon has Thursday Night Football. No single network — and therefore no single streaming service — has the right to broadcast every game.

Paramount Plus is owned by CBS, so it can only stream what CBS broadcasts. CBS does not have the rights to every game, so Paramount Plus cannot either. This is why fans who want to watch all their team's games typically need multiple services or a traditional cable subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch my team's game on Paramount Plus if they are playing on CBS?

Only if your region is assigned that game. CBS divides the country into regions and sends different games to different areas. Check Paramount Plus's schedule or your local CBS station to see which game broadcasts in your location that week.

Does Paramount Plus show the Super Bowl?

No. The Super Bowl airs on CBS television but does not stream on Paramount Plus. You will need a cable subscription, a live TV streaming service, or access to CBS.com to watch it online.

Can I watch Monday Night Football on Paramount Plus?

No. Monday Night Football is broadcast exclusively on ESPN and does not appear on Paramount Plus. You will need an ESPN subscription or cable access to watch those games.

What if I want to watch every game my team plays?

You will likely need multiple services. Your team plays on different networks throughout the season — CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and possibly Amazon. A cable subscription or a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV covers most of these networks in one place.

Does Paramount Plus show playoff games?

Yes, but only the playoff games that CBS broadcasts. This includes some Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference Championship games. Playoff games on other networks do not appear on Paramount Plus.