Which NFL Games You Can Watch on Paramount Plus

What NFL Games Are on Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus carries Thursday Night Football, a package of 15 regular-season games each year. These games air live on Thursday evenings during the NFL season, typically from September through December. The service also shows playoff games and the Super Bowl when those events fall under the CBS broadcast rights — which rotates year to year.

Paramount Plus does not show Monday Night Football (ESPN), Sunday Night Football (NBC), or the bulk of Sunday afternoon games (Fox and CBS regional broadcasts). If you want to watch your local team's Sunday game or a prime-time matchup on Monday, you will need those networks or a cable subscription, not Paramount Plus alone.

The Thursday Night Football package is the main draw for NFL fans on Paramount Plus. Games are included with a Paramount Plus subscription at any tier — both the ad-supported and ad-free plans carry the same live games.

Key Takeaways

Paramount Plus streams Thursday Night Football live during the regular season, which includes 15 games per year.
The service carries playoff games and the Super Bowl only when those broadcasts fall under CBS's rights, which changes annually.
Sunday afternoon regional games, Monday Night Football, and Sunday Night Football are not available on Paramount Plus.
Thursday Night Football is included with any Paramount Plus subscription tier, whether you pay for ads or ad-free viewing.

How to Find Thursday Night Football on Paramount Plus

Open the Paramount Plus app or website and look for the Sports section or search for "Thursday Night Football." During the season, upcoming games appear on the home screen. Games are marked with the date and time, and you can set reminders so you do not miss kickoff.

Live games begin at their scheduled time — typically 8:15 p.m. Eastern on Thursday nights. If you cannot watch live, Paramount Plus keeps full game replays available for several days after broadcast, though the replay is not always marked clearly in the app. Searching the team name or the opponent usually surfaces the replay faster than browsing.

Blackout Rules and Regional Restrictions

NFL games on Paramount Plus are subject to local blackout rules, which means if you live in the home team's market, you may not be able to stream the game live. Blackouts explore to Thursday Night Football the same way they explore to cable broadcasts. If your local team is playing on Thursday night and you live in their region, the game will be blacked out on Paramount Plus until after it finishes airing on local television.

Blackout status depends on your device's location, which the app determines through your IP address or device settings. If you are traveling or using a VPN, blackout rules may change. The blackout lifts once the game ends on television, so you can usually watch the replay the next morning without restriction.

When the NFL Season Runs and Game Schedules

The NFL regular season runs from September through early January, with Thursday Night Football games airing every week during that window. The exact schedule is released in May each year, and Paramount Plus updates its app with the full list of games and broadcast times.

Playoff games begin in January. If a playoff game falls under CBS's broadcast rights that year, it will stream on Paramount Plus. The Super Bowl also streams on Paramount Plus when CBS has the broadcast rights — this rotates among the networks, so Super Bowl availability on Paramount Plus is not may provide every year. Check the Paramount Plus schedule in early January to see which playoff games are included.

Cost and Subscription Tiers

Paramount Plus offers two subscription tiers: an ad-supported plan and an ad-free plan. Pricing varies by region and changes periodically, so check the Paramount Plus website for current rates. Both tiers include access to Thursday Night Football and all other live sports content.

Some cable packages and bundle deals (like through Amazon Prime Video Channels or Apple TV Channels) offer Paramount Plus as an add-on. If you already subscribe to cable or another streaming bundle, check whether Paramount Plus is included before paying for a separate subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch NFL games on Paramount Plus if I do not have cable?

Yes. Thursday Night Football streams live on Paramount Plus without requiring a cable subscription. You only need a Paramount Plus account. However, you will miss games on other networks — Sunday afternoon games, Monday Night Football, and Sunday Night Football are not on Paramount Plus.

Do I need to pay extra to watch Thursday Night Football?

No. Thursday Night Football is included with any Paramount Plus subscription. You do not pay a separate fee for sports or games — they are part of your regular subscription at any tier.

What happens if my team plays on Thursday night and I live in their market?

The game will be blacked out on Paramount Plus during the live broadcast. You can watch it on local television instead, or wait until after the game ends to watch the replay on Paramount Plus, which is not subject to blackout.

Can I watch playoff games and the Super Bowl on Paramount Plus?

Playoff games and the Super Bowl stream on Paramount Plus only when CBS has the broadcast rights that year. The rights rotate among networks, so availability changes annually. Check the Paramount Plus schedule in January to see which postseason games are included.

What if I want to watch games on Sunday or Monday?

Paramount Plus does not carry Sunday afternoon regional games or Monday Night Football. You would need ESPN Plus for Monday Night Football, Peacock for Sunday Night Football, or cable for Sunday afternoon games in your region.

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