Yes, you can watch Sunday Night Football on YouTube TV
Sunday Night Football airs on NBC, and YouTube TV includes NBC in its base channel lineup in most U.S. markets. This means you can watch the game live on Sunday nights during the NFL season without paying extra. The game typically starts at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time, and you can tune in through the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, computer, or connected TV device.
Your ability to watch depends on two things: whether NBC is available in your area (it is in nearly all major markets) and whether you have an active YouTube TV subscription. You do not need a cable login or a separate NBC app — your YouTube TV membership covers it.
Key Takeaways
- Sunday Night Football broadcasts on NBC, which is included in YouTube TV's standard package in most U.S. markets.
- Games air live at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday nights during the NFL season, and you can watch on any device where you have the YouTube TV app.
- You can rewatch games on demand through the YouTube TV library if you miss the live broadcast.
- YouTube TV's cloud DVR feature automatically records Sunday Night Football games, so you can watch them later without setting a reminder.
How to find Sunday Night Football in the YouTube TV app
Open the YouTube TV app and look for the live guide at the bottom of the home screen. Scroll to find NBC on Sunday evenings during football season. The game will appear in the schedule with the team names and kickoff time. Tap on the game to tune in live.
If you prefer browsing by sport, use the search function at the top of the app and type "Sunday Night Football" or the team names playing that week. YouTube TV will show you the game in the results, along with the channel and time. You can also add the game to your library or set a reminder so you do not forget when it starts.
Recording games with cloud DVR
YouTube TV comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage, which means every Sunday Night Football game is automatically recorded and saved to your library. You do not have to do anything — the system records it for you. You can watch the recording anytime after the game airs, on any of your devices.
To find a recorded game, go to the Library section of the YouTube TV app and look for the NFL or Sports category. Your recorded games stay in the library for nine months, giving you plenty of time to rewatch them. If you want to delete a recording to free up space (though space is unlimited), you can do that manually.
Watching on different devices
YouTube TV works on phones and tablets running iOS or Android, computers with a web browser, and connected TV devices including Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. read the YouTube TV app on whichever device you plan to use, sign in with your account, and you are ready to watch.
If you are watching on a phone or tablet, you can cast the game to a TV using Chromecast or AirPlay if your TV supports it. This lets you start watching on your phone and move the picture to the big screen without interrupting the broadcast. The same YouTube TV account works across all your devices, so you can start a game on one device and pick it up on another.
What to do if NBC is not available in your area
NBC is available through YouTube TV in the vast majority of U.S. markets, but a small number of areas may not have it. You can check whether NBC is in your area before you sign up by entering your zip code on the YouTube TV website. It will show you exactly which channels are available where you live.
If NBC is not available in your area, you may be able to watch Sunday Night Football through the NBC app or NBC.com if you have a cable or streaming login from another provider. Some games may also be available through NFL+ or other streaming services, though availability varies by game and location.
Internet speed and streaming quality
YouTube TV recommends at least 3 megabits per second (Mbps) for standard definition and 7 Mbps for high definition. Most home internet connections meet these requirements, but if you experience buffering or freezing during games, try moving closer to your router, closing other apps that use the internet, or restarting your device.
YouTube TV automatically adjusts video quality based on your internet speed, so the app will lower the resolution if your connection is slow rather than stopping the stream. If you have a fast connection, the app will show you the highest quality available. You can also manually adjust the quality in the app settings if you want to control how much data the stream uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Sunday Night Football on YouTube TV if I am traveling?
Yes. YouTube TV works anywhere you have an internet connection. You can watch live games or recorded games from anywhere in the U.S. using your account. If you are outside the U.S., availability may be limited depending on where you are.
What if I miss the live game on Sunday night?
The game is automatically recorded to your library through cloud DVR, so you can watch it anytime after it airs. You can also search for the game in the YouTube TV app and watch the on-demand version if it is available. Most games stay in the library for nine months.
Does YouTube TV charge extra to watch Sunday Night Football?
No. Sunday Night Football is included in the base YouTube TV subscription at no extra cost. NBC is part of the standard channel package, so you do not pay per game or for a sports add-on.
Can I watch Sunday Night Football on YouTube TV with a free trial?
YouTube TV occasionally offers free trial periods for new members. If you sign up during a trial period, you can watch Sunday Night Football and all other included channels during that time. Check the YouTube TV website to see if a trial is currently available.
What happens if the game goes into overtime?
YouTube TV will continue broadcasting the game as long as it is on NBC, so you can watch the entire game including overtime. The cloud DVR will record the full broadcast, no matter how long it runs.