Yes, you can watch Packers games on YouTube TV, but which channel carries them depends on the week
YouTube TV carries the channels that broadcast Green Bay Packers games: Fox, CBS, and NBC. Most Packers games air on Fox or CBS during the regular season. Some games move to NBC for Sunday Night Football or to ESPN for Monday Night Football — YouTube TV carries NBC but not ESPN, so you would miss those games.
The Packers play 17 games in the regular season. Your ability to watch depends on whether the game is scheduled for a channel YouTube TV includes and whether you live in the Green Bay market. Out-of-market games on Fox and CBS are usually available to all YouTube TV members. Games on ESPN are not available through YouTube TV at all.
YouTube TV costs $72.99 per month as of this writing, though that price changes. The service includes Fox, CBS, and NBC in all markets, plus local channels in most areas. You can stream on a phone, tablet, computer, or connected TV device.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube TV carries Fox, CBS, and NBC, which broadcast most regular-season Packers games, but not ESPN, which airs some Monday night games.
- Out-of-market Packers games on Fox and CBS are available to all YouTube TV members, but in-market games may be subject to local blackout rules.
- You can watch on any device — phone, tablet, computer, or TV — as long as you have an active YouTube TV subscription.
- If a Packers game is scheduled for ESPN or another channel YouTube TV does not carry, you will need a different streaming service or cable provider to watch it.
Which channels broadcast Packers games and when
The NFL schedules Packers games across three main broadcast windows. Sunday afternoon games air on Fox or CBS depending on the matchup and region. Sunday night games air on NBC. Monday night games air on ESPN, which YouTube TV does not carry.
Fox and CBS split the Sunday afternoon slot based on which conference the Packers play. When Green Bay plays an NFC opponent, the game airs on Fox. When they play an AFC opponent, it airs on CBS. YouTube TV includes both channels, so you can watch either game if it is broadcast in your area.
NBC Sunday Night Football games are included on YouTube TV. These games typically start at 8:20 p.m. Eastern time and feature marquee matchups. If the Packers are scheduled for Sunday Night Football, you can watch on YouTube TV's NBC channel.
ESPN Monday Night Football games are not available on YouTube TV. If a Packers game is scheduled for Monday night, you would need ESPN+ (the streaming service), cable, or another provider that carries ESPN. Check the NFL schedule before the season starts to see which Packers games fall on Monday.
How to find the Packers game schedule on YouTube TV
YouTube TV does not have a dedicated NFL or Packers section, but you can find games through the channel guide or by searching. Open YouTube TV on any device and look for the Fox, CBS, or NBC channel. The game will appear in the schedule for that channel on game day.
You can also search "Packers" or "Green Bay" directly in YouTube TV's search bar. If the game is available on a channel you have, it will show up in the results with the channel name and time. This is faster than scrolling through the full schedule, especially if you are looking for a specific week.
The NFL publishes the full regular-season schedule in May each year. You can check NFL.com or the Packers' official website to see which channel will broadcast each game before the season starts. This helps you plan ahead and know whether you will need a different service for any games.
Blackout rules and regional availability
If you live in the Green Bay market, some Packers games may be blacked out on YouTube TV. Local blackout rules prevent out-of-market broadcasts from competing with local television in the team's home region. This means an out-of-market game on Fox or CBS might not be available to you if you are in Wisconsin or the surrounding area.
Blackouts explore mainly to games that are also broadcast on local Green Bay stations. If a game is on Fox or CBS nationally, it is usually available everywhere except the local market. If you are in the Packers' local market and a game is blacked out on YouTube TV, you may be able to watch it on the local Fox or CBS affiliate instead.
Playoff games and the Super Bowl are rarely blacked out, even in the local market. If the Packers make the postseason, you can almost always watch on YouTube TV regardless of where you live.
What to do if a Packers game is not on YouTube TV
If a Packers game is scheduled for ESPN, you have a few options. ESPN+ is a separate streaming service from YouTube TV and costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. Some Monday night games are available on ESPN+ as well as on cable ESPN, but not all — check the game listing to confirm.
You can also watch through a cable or satellite provider if you have one. ESPN is included in most cable packages. If you have cable login credentials, you can use the ESPN app or ESPN.com to stream the game.
The NFL also offers NFL+, a separate subscription service. It includes some games, but not all Monday night games or nationally broadcast games. Check what is included before you buy.
Streaming quality and device compatibility
YouTube TV streams in up to 4K resolution on supported devices, though most games broadcast in standard HD. The quality depends on your internet speed — YouTube TV recommends at least 3 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps for 4K. If your connection is slower, the stream may buffer or drop to lower resolution.
You can watch on phones and tablets (iOS and Android), computers (Windows and Mac), Chromecasts, Roku devices, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and LG Smart TVs. YouTube TV also works on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If you have a compatible device, you can watch the game anywhere in your home or on the go.
YouTube TV allows simultaneous streaming on up to three devices at once. If you are watching on one device and someone else in your household wants to watch on another, you can both stream at the same time as long as you do not exceed three concurrent streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Packers games on YouTube TV if I do not have cable?
Yes. YouTube TV is a standalone streaming service that does not require a cable subscription. You pay YouTube TV directly, and you get access to Fox, CBS, NBC, and other channels. As long as the Packers game is on one of those channels, you can watch it.
What if the Packers game is on ESPN?
YouTube TV does not carry ESPN, so you cannot watch Monday night Packers games on YouTube TV. You would need ESPN+ (a separate subscription), cable with ESPN, or NFL+ to watch those games. Check the schedule before the season to see which Packers games are on ESPN.
Can I watch Packers games on YouTube TV outside the United States?
YouTube TV is only available in the United States. If you are outside the US, you cannot use YouTube TV to watch Packers games. Some international streaming services carry NFL games, but availability varies by country.
Do I need a YouTube account to watch Packers games on YouTube TV?
Yes. YouTube TV requires a Google account to sign up and stream. You can use an existing Google account or create a new one. Once you have an account and an active YouTube TV subscription, you can watch on any compatible device.
Can I record Packers games on YouTube TV?
Yes. YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. You can record any Packers game that airs on a channel you have access to, and you can watch the recording for up to nine months. This is useful if you cannot watch the game live.