After weeks of preseason action, we’ve finally reached the first NFL Sunday of the 2026-27 regular season!

What are we looking forward to in Week 1? The marquee 1:00 game is a potential preview of the AFC championship as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills go on the road to battle CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. Can Buffalo’s offense crack Houston’s top-ranked defense? Time will tell.

There are four games on the evening slate, highlighted by an NFC East clash between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is back as he hopes to recapture the magic of his spectacular 2024 rookie season, but Jalen Hurts and company are hoping to win the division for the third straight year.

Where can you watch Week 1 NFL games online for free? Decider’s got your back, football fans. Here’s everything you need to know.

Where To Watch Week 1 NFL Games Online:

Sunday’s NFL games will air on CBS, Paramount+, and FOX, with NBC and Peacock once again hosting Sunday Night Football. Plus, don’t forget about NFL RedZone and Sunday Ticket!

The NFL website also has a helpful tool that shows you what games you can watch each week in your area on every streaming platform that offers NFL games.

You can also stream live local and primetime games on your phone and tablet via NFL+ ($6.99/month or $39.99/year). NFL+ Premium, which includes NFL RedZone, is also an option for $14.99/month or $79.99/year.

NFL Week 1 Schedule (Sunday, September 13):

FOX:

• Buccaneers at Bengals, 1 p.m. ET — FOX
• Saints at Lions, 1 p.m. ET — FOX
• Bears at Panthers, 1 p.m. ET — FOX
• Falcons at Steelers, 1 p.m. ET — FOX
• Dolphins at Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET — FOX
• Commanders at Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET — FOX

CBS:

• Bills at Texans, 1 p.m. ET — CBS
• Ravens at Colts, 1 p.m. ET — CBS
• Browns at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET — CBS
• Jets at Titans, 1 p.m. ET — CBS
• Cardinals at Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET — CBS
• Packers at Vikings, 4:25 p.m. ET — CBS

Plus, the Cowboys/Giants Sunday Night Football matchup will air on NBC, Peacock, and NFL+.

How To Watch The NFL on CBS and FOX:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the NFL live on CBS, FOX, FOXSports.com, or the CBS website. The NFL game you’ll be offered, however, depends on your location. A full coverage map of FOX and CBS games can be found on 506sports.com.

How To Watch The NFL on CBS and FOX Without Cable:

You can also watch FOX and CBS live with an active subscription to an over-the-top platform, like DIRECTV.

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.

Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV also offer FOX/CBS live streams. YouTube, Hulu, and Fubo offer free trials for new subscribers.

How To Watch The NFL on FOX One:

Available for $19.99/month, FOX One offers live news, sports, and entertainment, including NFL games airing on FOX. You can also bundle FOX One and ESPN Unlimited for $39.99/month.

The streamer currently has a three-day free trial.

How To Watch The NFL on Paramount+:

Every NFL game airing on CBS is also available to stream on Paramount+.

Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, Essential and Premium. Right now, you can get started with a seven-day free trial on the Premium plan.

The ad-supported Essential plan typically costs $8.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime titles and live CBS) costs $13.99/month.

Does Paramount+ Offer a Free Trial?

Not directly, but you can add Paramount+ to your Hulu or Amazon account for $13.99/month. Both streamers offer free trials for new subscribers.

You can also subscribe to Paramount+ through YouTube, which offers a free trial.

Enjoy the season!