The NFL is back, and fans in the UK have more ways than ever to follow the action in 2025.
Channel 5 has expanded its free-to-air coverage, airing games every Sunday, while Sky Sports has nearly doubled the number of matchups it shows live. On top of that, viewers can choose from multiple streaming options, including the official NFL Game Pass on DAZN, or add-on packages through Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, depending on how much coverage they want and which devices they’re using.
It’s a simpler setup than the maze of broadcasters in the United States, but UK fans still need to weigh up the pros and cons of each service, since features, availability, and pricing vary.
Whether you’re planning to tune in on TV with Sky or prefer streaming through Game Pass on your phone or tablet, there’s a solution to fit your game day routine.
What are NFL Games
If you’re watching from the UK, there are several ways to catch live NFL action each week—whether on traditional TV or via streaming services. Between Sky Sports, Channel 5, and Game Pass on DAZN, fans can expect a healthy mix of free-to-air and subscription coverage.
We’ll keep this schedule updated with teams, kickoff times, and broadcast details. Keep in mind that NFL Game Pass streams every matchup except for two games each Sunday that are reserved for Sky’s broadcast rights (see “blackout” details below).
Also worth noting: many fixtures kick off around 1 am UK time, which technically puts them into the following day compared to the US schedule.
NFL Week 3 – UK TV Schedule
Thursday, 18 September
- Dolphins vs Bills – 1:20am – Sky Sports
Sunday, 21 September
- Steelers vs Patriots – 6:00 pm – Sky Sports (blackout on Game Pass)
- Rams vs Eagles – 6:00 pm – Sky Sports NFL, Channel 5
- Broncos vs Chargers – 9:05 pm – Sky Sports+
- Cowboys vs Bears – 9:25 pm – Sky Sports NFL, Channel 5
- Cardinals vs 49ers – 9:25 pm – Sky Sports NFL (blackout on Game Pass)
Monday, 22 September
- Chiefs vs Giants – 1:20 am – Sky Sports NFL
Tuesday, 23 September
- Lions vs Ravens – 1:15 am – Sky Sports NFL
NFL Game Pass with DAZN
NFL Game Pass is the league’s official streaming service in the UK—think of it as Netflix for American football. It shows games live or on demand all season long, with US commentary and halftime coverage. You also get access to extra programming such as Hard Knocks, A Football Life, and full-game replays.
Game Pass is now part of DAZN (though you don’t need a DAZN subscription to use it). DAZN works on a wide range of devices, including:
- Android & iOS apps
- Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Subscription options (2025):
- Weekly Pro – £15.99 per week
- Weekly Pro Ultimate – £17.99 per week
- Season Pro – £17.99 per month or £169.99 per year
- Season Pro Ultimate – £19.99 per month or £189.99 per year
Ultimate adds features like multiview (up to 4 games at once), streaming on 5 devices, HDR & Dolby 5.1 (select games), alternative feeds like ManningCast, plus perks like NFL Shop discounts and ballot access for international game tickets.
What’s included?
- All regular season & playoff games (except two blacked out on Sundays—see below)
- Super Bowl LIX
- NFL RedZone live
- NFL Draft rounds 1–7
- Full replays, highlights, and NFL Originals
NFL Blackout Rules
Game Pass has one key restriction: Sky Sports gets priority on two Sunday games (one 6pm, one 9pm kickoff), meaning those aren’t available live. Instead, they appear on-demand 24 hours later.
Blackouts do not apply to:
- Monday, Thursday & Sunday Night Football
- Thanksgiving games (27 Nov)
- Playoffs & Super Bowl
Watch the NFL for Free on Channel 5
If you’d rather not pay, Channel 5 offers free-to-air NFL coverage. Previously limited to Monday nights, the new multi-year deal expands to Sunday 6 pm and 9 pm games (with the latter slot on 5Action).
Free coverage includes:
- Regular Sunday games (6 pm & 9 pm)
- International Games (London & Dublin)
- Thanksgiving Day specials
- Three playoff games
- Super Bowl 2026
Channel 5’s new “NFL: Big Game Night” format mixes live action with studio challenges where families represent teams for prizes like NFL city trips. It’s aimed at newcomers and younger fans, though purists may find it distracting.
NFL on Amazon Prime Video & YouTube
New for 2025, you can subscribe to Game Pass as an add-on via:
- Amazon Prime Video – £31.99 per month (cancel anytime, UK & select regions)
- YouTube – £31.99 per month or £169.99 for the season (better value if paying up front)
Note: Subscribing via YouTube or Prime means you can’t use the DAZN app—you’re locked to that platform.
NFL on Sky Sports
Sky remains the UK’s main NFL broadcaster, with a dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel (407 on Sky / 507 Virgin Media). Games also appear on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+.
A new three-year deal boosts coverage by nearly 50% more games. Sky gets first pick of 6pm and 9pm kickoffs, sometimes airing multiple games at once across different channels.
Sky’s NFL lineup includes:
- Thursday Night Football
- Sunday & Monday Night Football
- NFL RedZone
- All International Games (London, Ireland, Spain)
- Three Thanksgiving games
- Every playoff game, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl
- Extras: Fantasy Live, Good Morning Football, NFL Films
Sky without a dish: NOW
- Day Membership – £14.99 (24 hours)
- Month Membership – £34.99 (cancel anytime)
- Boost (£6) – HD + 2 streams
- Ultra Boost (£9) – 4K, Dolby Atmos + 3 streams
Watching the NFL in the US
If you’re stateside, NFL games are spread across CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, and Amazon Prime. Options include:
- NFL+ – from $6.99/month (live local & primetime games on mobile, replays with Premium)
- Streaming bundles – SlingTV, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV
- Peacock – new home for some NBC games
- Free OTA TV – CBS, Fox, NBC with a digital antenna
Watching NFL Abroad with a VPN
Services like Sky Go and Channel 5 are geo-restricted outside the UK. With a VPN (e.g. NordVPN), you can connect to a UK server and access it as if you were back home.
Similarly, you can use a VPN to appear in the US and access American streaming options, but generally, UK services offer better all-in-one coverage.
