How to stream the NFL’s Week 15 for free

In Week 15, the stakes are high, with playoff implications on the line, and the schedule is a little different from what you’re used to. The best game of the week (Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs) is actually on Thursday, and there are two games on Saturday available exclusively on NFL Network. Here’s how to stream all the NFL games for Week 15, even out-of-market ones, and a complete schedule for what to watch.

Stream NFL games today for free: Week 15

All six of the streaming services below vary significantly in terms of the channels offered, the pricing structure, the add-on options, and the devices you can stream from. We’ve included all of the relevant details below, and if you have any lingering questions or concerns, fear not: Each service offers a one-week free trial.

1) Hulu with Live TV

• Cost: $44.95 per month
• Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, the CW (check your local availability here)
• Local channels: Yes (check your local availability here)
• ESPN: Yes
• NFL Network: No
• NFL RedZone: No

Hulu with Live TV has all of the essentials when it comes to streaming NFL games today. Even better, its 50-plus channel lineup includes six ESPN channels, seven if you include SEC Network. (Here’s the complete list of Hulu Live TV channels.) While you won’t be able to add NFL RedZone or NFL Network, Hulu has one thing none of its competitors can match: a massive library of on-demand entertainment you can watch anytime. Here are guides to the best movies, documentaries, anime, and Hulu original series to watch to get you started.

TRY HULU LIVE TV

2) Sling TV

• Cost: $25-$40 per month (40% off first month)
• Sling TV devices: Amazon Fire TVs, Android Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, and iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: NBC, Fox (check your local availability here.)
• ESPN: Yes
• NFL Network: Yes (Sling Orange, Sling Orange + Blue)
• NFL RedZone: Yes (Sling Blue + Sling Blue Sports “Sports Extra”)

Sling TV is your cheapest option for watching NFL RedZone. You can add it to the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue packages for just $10 per month. You’ll want the latter, which costs $40 per month, if you want to get ESPN channels in addition to regional sports networks and FS1 and FS2. (Here’s a complete guide to Sling TV channels.) The one drawback: When it comes to network channels, Sling TV only offers NBC and Fox (and here again, you’ll need either Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue), but the company is currently offering new subscribers a free HD antenna, so you can at least watch some games that way (just not this week).

TRY SLING TV

3) FuboTV

• Cost: $44.99 for your first month and $54.99 per month thereafter
• Devices: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC, CBS (check local availability here)
• ESPN: No
• NFL Network: Yes
• NFL RedZone: Yes (FuboTV + Sports Plus)

FuboTV specifically caters to sports fans, as you’ll note by the abundance of sports channels in its basic lineup, which includes regional sports networks, Big Ten Network, BeIn Sports, and FS1 and FS2. It’s the best streaming service for international soccer and, with a standard package that includes access to all four major broadcast channels and NFL Network, which you might need to watch Thursday Night Football, it’s a solid choice for streaming NFL games, too, especially if you add NFL RedZone to your package. The major asterisk to FuboTV is that it doesn’t include ESPN, but you’ll get free three-day replay for games and 30 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Here’s the complete FuboTV channels list.)

TRY FUBOTV

4) AT&T TV Now

• Cost: $50-$135 per month 
• Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)

There’s a good chance that you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs. The second you sign up you’ll gain instant access to 45+ channels, including local channels and even free HBO on PLUS and MAX channel suites. Plus, it comes with CloudDVR which lets you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. One account works on two devices, but you can add more devices for only $5.

TRY AT&T TV NOW

5) YouTube TV

• Cost: $40 per month (after a seven-day free trial)
• Devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
• ESPN: Yes
• NFL Network: No
• NFL RedZone: No

YouTube TV offers a simple and compelling package for sports fans. In addition to all of the local channels, you’ll get ESPN, a couple of college sports networks, and specialty channels like NBA TV and MLB Network. While it’s light on extras like NFL RedZone, YouTube TV is great if you have roommates you’re looking to split the cost with. Each subscription supports up to six accounts per household, and each comes with unlimited cloud DVR. (You can find the full list of YouTube TV channels here.)

TRY YOUTUBE TV

6) PlayStation Vue

• Cost: $44.99-$79.99 per month (after a seven-day free trial)
• Devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android devices
• Local channels: NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
• ESPN: Yes (PlayStation Vue Access and above)
• NFL Network: Yes (PlayStation Vue Core and above)
• NFL RedZone: Yes (PlayStation Vue Sports Pack)

PlayStation Vue offers a comparable channel list as Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV at a slightly higher price point. One thing that sets it apart: You can stream on up to five devices at once, and you can upgrade your account to include nearly 80 channels. (Here are all of PlayStation Vue channels.)

TRY PLAYSTATION VUE

Other ways to watch NFL games on TV today

1) NFL Sunday Ticket

• Cost: $73.99 per month for four months or a single payment of $293.96
• Devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android TV, tablets, and iOS and Android devices.

NFL Sunday Ticket lets you watch every NFL game today except those subject to local blackout restrictions. At this point in the season, you’re better off going the monthly route, and if you’re a student, the NFLST.TV U package is just $24.99 per month. There’s also a workaround to make NFL Sunday Ticket work on Amazon Prime.

TRY NFL SUNDAY TICKET

2) CBS All Access

• Cost: $4.99 per month
• Devices:  Roku, Apple TV,  Android and Android TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, select smart TVs

If you’re looking for CBS games in particular, CBS All Access will let you catch all of the action live. You can also add CBS All Access as an Amazon Prime channel, which comes with a free seven-day trial. No matter what device you subscribe on, you’ll also get access to all of your favorite CBS shows and Star Trek: Discovery.

TRY CBS ALL ACCESS

Week 15 NFL TV schedule

All times EST.

Thursday, Dec. 13

8:20pm, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Fox, NFL Network, Amazon Prime

Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

4:30pm, Houston Texans at New York Jets | NFL Network

8:20pm, Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos | NFL Network

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018

1pm, Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons | Fox

1pm, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Baltimore Ravens | Fox

1pm, Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills | Fox

1pm, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears | Fox

1pm, Oakland Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals | CBS

1pm, Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts | Fox

1pm, Washington Redskins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Fox

1pm, Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings | CBS

1pm, Tennessee Titans vs. New York Giants | CBS

4:05pm, Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers | Fox

4:25pm, New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | CBS

8:20pm, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams | NBC

Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

8:15pm, New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers | ESPN

New to cord-cutting? Here are our picks for the best movie streaming sites of 2018 and free live TV apps and channels. If you’re looking for a specific channel, here’s how to watch HBO, Showtime, Starz, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, AMC, FX, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, FS1, TBS, TNT, Golf Channel, Syfy, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Bravo, Lifetime, Discovery, PBS, the CW, BBC, CSPAN, NBA TV, MTV, TLC, the Weather Channel, and NFL RedZone without cable, as well as free movies on YouTube. If you’re on the move, here’s how to watch Fox Sports Go and live stream NBC Sports.

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