Which NFL Games Stream on Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus carries Thursday Night Football, a package of regular-season games that air live each Thursday during the NFL season. The service does not stream Sunday or Monday night games, playoff games, or the Super Bowl. Thursday Night Football is the only NFL content Paramount Plus offers during the regular season.

The specific teams playing each Thursday change week to week. You can find the upcoming Thursday Night Football schedule on Paramount Plus's sports section or on the NFL's official website, which lists all broadcast locations for each game.

Paramount Plus also carries some NFL-related shows and analysis programs outside of live game broadcasts, but these are not games themselves — they are commentary and recap content.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus streams Thursday Night Football live during the NFL regular season, but no other NFL games.
  • You need an active Paramount Plus subscription to watch; the games are not free even if you have a cable login.
  • The Thursday Night Football schedule changes each week, so check Paramount Plus or NFL.com to see which teams are playing.
  • If you want to watch Sunday or Monday games, you will need a different streaming service or cable package.

What Subscription Level You Need

Both the Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Premium tiers include Thursday Night Football. The difference between the two is that Essential includes ads during the broadcast, while Premium removes most ads. Both let you watch the games live.

You cannot watch Thursday Night Football with a free Paramount Plus account or with a cable login alone. You must pay for a Paramount Plus subscription directly, even if you already subscribe to cable or another streaming service.

How to Find Thursday Night Football on the App or Website

Open Paramount Plus and look for the Sports section or a dedicated NFL hub. During the NFL season, Thursday Night Football appears prominently on the home screen on game days. You can also search for "Thursday Night Football" in the search bar to find upcoming games and past broadcasts.

If you are using the Paramount Plus app on a phone, tablet, or smart TV, the layout is the same — navigate to Sports and look for the game scheduled for that Thursday. Games typically start at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time, though start times can vary.

Streaming Quality and Device Compatibility

Paramount Plus streams Thursday Night Football in up to 4K resolution on supported devices, though most phones and tablets stream in standard or high definition. The service works on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles including PlayStation and Xbox.

Your internet speed affects picture quality. Paramount Plus recommends at least 5 Mbps for HD streaming and 25 Mbps for 4K. If your connection is slower, the app automatically adjusts the quality to prevent buffering.

What to Do If a Game Is Blacked Out or Not Available

Blackout rules vary by location and game. Some Thursday Night Football games may not be available in your region due to local broadcast agreements. If you see a message that a game is not available in your area, it typically means a local TV station or cable provider has exclusive rights to that broadcast in your market.

Check the game details on Paramount Plus to see if an alternative broadcast option is listed. You can also look up the game on NFL.com to find which channel or service is broadcasting it in your location.

Other Ways to Watch NFL Games If Paramount Plus Does Not Have What You Want

If you want to watch Sunday games, you will need NFL Sunday Ticket (available through YouTube TV or YouTube's standalone app), cable with an NFL package, or ESPN Plus for some Monday Night Football games. The NFL also streams some games through Amazon Prime Video and other services depending on the week and matchup.

Your cable provider may also offer the NFL Network or RedZone as add-ons, which show multiple games simultaneously on Sundays. Check your cable package or contact your provider to see what football content is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need cable to watch Thursday Night Football on Paramount Plus?

No. You need only a Paramount Plus subscription. You do not need a cable login or cable package. However, you do need to pay for Paramount Plus directly — it is not free.

Can I watch Thursday Night Football on Paramount Plus if I am outside the United States?

Paramount Plus availability and NFL streaming rights vary by country. In some regions, Paramount Plus does not carry Thursday Night Football or may not be available at all. Check your local Paramount Plus app or contact their support to learn what sports content is available where you live.

What happens if I miss a Thursday night game?

Paramount Plus typically makes Thursday Night Football games available on demand after they air live. You can watch the full game or highlights through the app, though availability may be limited depending on your subscription tier and location.

Can I watch Thursday Night Football on Paramount Plus without ads?

Yes, if you have a Paramount Plus Premium subscription. The Essential tier includes ads during the broadcast. Premium removes most ads, though some may still appear during live sports.

Is Thursday Night Football the only NFL content on Paramount Plus?

During the regular season, Thursday Night Football is the only live NFL games on Paramount Plus. The service also carries NFL-related shows, analysis programs, and replays of past games, but no other live game broadcasts.