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The 2026 NFL "All-Access" Checklist

To catch every snap—from the local Sunday openers to the exclusive international and holiday games—here is the modern fan's lineup:

• YouTube TV: Your "base camp." It provides FOX, CBS, NBC, and NFL Network, plus ESPN for Monday Night Football.

• NFL Sunday Ticket: The only way to get every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game (purchased via YouTube).

• Amazon Prime Video: Still the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football.

• Netflix: The new home for the Christmas Day doubleheaders.

• Peacock: Required for exclusive regular-season games and a Wild Card playoff game.

• ESPN+: Necessary for the exclusive International Series games and the "extra" Monday Night matchups.

• Paramount+: While CBS is on YouTube TV, some fans keep this for 4K streaming or as a cheaper alternative to a full cable replacement.

Why it feels impossible…

If you are a die-hard fan who refuses to miss a single game, you aren't just a sports fan anymore; you're a media subscriber. Challenge Impact on Fans

Cost | Between the monthly fees for streamers and the hundreds of dollars for Sunday Ticket, the "season pass" can easily exceed $1,000.

Interface | You have to jump between at least 5 different apps just to find where your team is playing that week. |

Exclusivity If your team plays on Christmas (Netflix) or a random Friday in Brazil (Peacock), you are forced to sub or miss out. |

It’s a far cry from the days of just needing an antenna and a comfortable couch. Does your team usually play in the "exclusive" slots, or are you mostly a Sunday afternoon viewer?