You might feel you need a playbook wrist to keep up with the NFL these days, or at least an expensive cable package, but you'll save youself a whole lot of hassle — and time and money — by subscribing to YouTube TV instead.
There are a few really good cord-cutting services out there, but none of them strikes the balance of fullness and affordability better than YouTube TV. Plus it offers one thing none of its competitors can: Sunday Ticket.
Read on as we explain how to watch NFL online with YouTube TV from anywhere in the world.
What NFL action can I watch on YouTube TV?
CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and NFL Network are the channels you need in order to watch the NFL on TV this season, and YouTube TV carries them all.
Although it isn't the only over-the-top streamer to carry these channels, YouTube TV is the most comprehensive and cost-efficient option, and undoubtedly one of the best streaming services to subscribe to right now.
The only games you can't watch on YouTube TV are those shown on Prime Video.
YouTube TV is also the home of Sunday Ticket, which lets you watch any out-of-market Sunday afternoon game. However, it isn't included as part of a standard YouTube TV subscription. RedZone is also available separately.
Best YouTube TV deals for watching the 25/26 NFL season
YouTube TV includes CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and NFL Network in its base plan, which usually costs $82.99 per month, but for a limited time you can get your first three months for $49.99 each after a 3-day FREE trial.
Similarly, Sunday Ticket would ordinarily set you back $378 per year, but right now you can get Sunday Ticket for $276 per year on top of a YouTube TV subscription.
RedZone costs an additional $10 per month.
Watch YouTube TV from anywhere in the world
YouTube TV only works in the U.S., which means that even if you're a paying customer, the moment you leave the country geo-restrictions will come into effect and prevent you from using your subscription to watch the NFL.
A good VPN, however, will allow you to access all of the services you subscribe to from anywhere in the world. Our testing has revealed NordVPN to be the best VPN.
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the NFL.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your CBS stream of a game, choose 'United States' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to YouTube TV and watch the action live.
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