Is ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Tonight? Channel, NFL ‘TNF’ Start Date

We’re down to the final week of preseason football action. It’s time to place your last round of futures bets and finish up your fantasy football research because the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.

Prime Video will once again air the majority of regular-season Thursday Night Football games for the 26-27 campaign, but their coverage begins in Week 2. The first week of the regular season features a special Wednesday night Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock) as well as a Thursday night matchup from Melbourne, Australia, between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on Netflix.

The final week of the preseason begins tonight, with additional games airing on Friday, August 28 and two final matchups on Saturday, August 29. What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight? Here’s how to watch NFL preseason action online.

Is Thursday Night Football on Tonight (August 27)?

Yes! The final week of the preseason begins tonight, with four games airing across three platforms (more on that below).

What Channel Is Thursday Night Football on Tonight?

NFL action begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network, with two games also airing at 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video and ESPN Unlimited. The Rams/Chargers matchup, which will also air on NFL Network, starts at 10:00 p.m. ET.

How To Watch Tonight’s Thursday Night Football Games on NFL Network:

NFL Network is included with a variety of cable providers (Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, and more) and is also available via a slew of over-the-top streaming services.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.

You can also watch the NFL Network live with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN Unlimited. Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube offer free trials for new subscribers.

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How To Watch Tonight’s Thursday Night Football Games on Prime Video:

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

Is NFL Network Included With ESPN Unlimited?

Yes! NFL Network has been added to the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers. You can access ESPN Unlimited with an active subscription to DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum TV, Verizon, FiOS, U-Verse, or Cox.

How To Watch ESPN Unlimited:

You can bundle ESPN Unlimited, Hulu, and Disney+ for $35.99/month for 12 months or purchase ESPN Unlimited as a standalone service for $29.99/month. You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited with FOX One for $39.99/month.

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When Does Thursday Night Football Start:

Thursday night football action begins in Melbourne, Australia, when the San Francisco 49ers battle the Los Angeles Rams during Week 1 (September 10 on Netflix). Prime Video’s coverage of TNF begins on Thursday, September 17, when the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions on Prime Video.

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