How to Stream NFL Week 16 Christmas Eve Football Games Online for Free Wireless: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN
Yes, it’s Saturday and yes, it’s Christmas Eve. Neither seems like a typical day for watching NFL games, but (let’s face it), 2022 is kind of an odd year.
Realizing that family comes first at Christmas, the NFL is trying to prevent a player uprising by forcing all teams to play at Christmas and has moved most of this week’s games to Saturday. (Don’t worry purists, there will still be tomorrow.)
So when you’ve got all your shopping done and the halls are decked out enough, here’s who’s playing today – and different ways to watch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And which channels will broadcast the games?
Here’s a look at this week’s matchups. As always, the home team comes second.
Saturday December 24th
Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Saturday December 25th
Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Monday 26 December
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
How can I watch my local NFL team for free – even if I’m out of market?
The best way to watch any kind of network programs on a big screen for free is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games is pretty easy, as many are aired on broadcast networks, meaning you can watch them even without a cable subscription. To ensure you are getting the most reliable signal, you should test the antenna in multiple locations around your home.
Note that this option will not work for non-wireless NFL network games.
How can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Try one of these:
peacock
NBC’s streaming service gives you access to multiple games, including all Sunday night matchups. You can get a seven-day free trial followed by a $5 or $10 monthly fee. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Outstanding+
CBS’s streaming service gives you access to games that air on this network. You can get a week-long free trial followed by a monthly fee of $5 or $10.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $13.99 a month for all three together (or $19.99 a month with no ads on Hulu). Including Live TV in the package bumps the price up to $70 per month ($76 without ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial version of this service is also no longer offered. It costs $70 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a trial period of up to two weeks, it costs $65.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling recently increased its prices. The lower Orange plan now costs $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan brings the cost up to $55 per month. (An increase of $5 per month.) The seven-day free trial is gone, but the cord-cutting service offers a 50% discount off the first month’s bill.
DirectTV stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, this often-rebranded streaming service costs $70 a month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks to most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly fees ranging from $70 to $100 depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch NFL games on Amazon?
Yes, but not on weekends. Amazon is the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football for the next 11 years, but will not carry weekend games. Next up is the Dallas Cowboys versus the Tennessee Titans on December 29th.
Does the NFL offer viewership packages to watch the games I want?
Actually a trio.
NFL app
That NFL app you can stream games broadcast locally in your market on Sundays. If you want to see an “out of print” game, you have two options.
NFL+
Watch local and out-of-market games and (with the premium subscription) replays live. There is a seven-day free trial, after which it costs $30 per season. ($80 for premium.)
NFL Sunday ticket
DirecTV customers have access to it, but (if you meet the conditions, e.g. live in an apartment complex or in an area where you cannot receive DirecTV) you can also sign up for an online version that allows you can watch every NFL game live season. There’s a week-long trial, followed by charges of $73.49 per month for four months, or $293.36 for the entire season (or $99 for four months, or $396).
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