How to watch the 2026-27 NFL season with Sling

As the 2026 NFL preseason wraps up, now is the time to make sure you have everything you need to watch the 18-week regular 2026 NFL season when it starts on September 9. NFL games will air on FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network, and select games will stream on Netflix , Peacock, Prime Video , and Paramount+ too. One of the best ways to watch football this season is with a subscription to Sling; while Sling doesn't get you access to some games, including those on CBS and other streamers, you'll be able to watch a majority of this season's games with the service, including every game on ABC/ESPN, NBC, FOX and NFL Network — it won't break the bank either.

Here's a look at some of Sling's best plans that'll help you to watch the NFL this season, and take a look at the Week 1 schedule while you're at it!

TV channels: ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and NFL Network

What channels are showing the 2026-2027 NFL season?

This year, you can watch NFL games across ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and NFL Network.

The best Sling TV deals to watch the 2026-2027 NFL season:

Sling offers access to dozens of live TV channels, and there are several subscription tiers that offer many of the channels you need to watch the 2026-27 NFL season.

Sling Orange + Blue is the priciest Sling plan, but it's the most comprehensive if you love sports, news and entertainment. Get over 60 channels, including ABC, NBC, ESPN, and FOX, for $60.99/month, or save $23 if you pre-pay for your first three months.

Sling Select is the most economical package you want if you're looking to check out the 2026 season without breaking the bank. At just $20/month, you get FOX, NBC, ABC, and 10 other channels, so you can watch news, sports, and network shows, plus tons of additional sports and entertainment. Plus, you can use your Sling credentials to sign in to the FOX One app and watch the FOX channels included in your Sling subscription. Sling also offers a prepaid Select package: pay for your first three months of Sling Select up front for just $49.99 to save $10. After three months, the regular monthly rate will apply.

Want to tune in to the NFL and NCAAF? Check out a Sling Season Pass , a sport-focused plan that costs $200 for five months and combines Sling's Select, Essential, and Sports Extra packages all in one.

Save more than $20 if you pre-pay for your first three months of Sling Blue up front:

Save $23 up front by pre-paying for Sling Orange + Blue:

Save big with Sling Season Pass and get access to NFL and NCAAF games

Week 1 of the NFL season will open with a home game for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. The 2026 NFL season's opening game will air nationally on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. Spanish coverage of the game will air on Telemundo and Universo.

New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (in Melbourne, Australia): 8:35 p.m. ET (Netflix)

New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions : 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

New York Jets at Tennessee Titans : 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers : 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans : 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders : 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings : 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers : 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants : 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs : 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)