How to watch out-of-market NFL games in 2026
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NFL Sunday Ticket is the official way to watch out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games in the US. In simpler terms: if your local CBS or FOX station is showing something else, Sunday Ticket is the service built to fill that gap.
It doesn't carry every NFL game, though. Local CBS and FOX broadcasts still need the right local channel, while nationally distributed games live on their own networks and streaming services. NFL rights, naturally, prefer a little chaos.
Outside the US, NFL Game Pass International on DAZN offers much broader NFL coverage in supported countries. In this article, we'll compare the main ways to watch out-of-market NFL games, from the official US options to international alternatives that may be useful when traveling or using a VPN. VPNs can sometimes open up regional streaming options, but availability varies, and services may use VPN detection, location checks, or local payment requirements.
Quick comparison: best ways to watch out-of-market NFL games
The best way to watch out-of-market NFL games depends largely on where you live. The table below compares the main viewing options and shows which services are available in the US and internationally.
| Method | Best for | 2026 price | What you get | Main limitation |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out-of-market Sunday games for US viewers | $240 new-user offer; $378 with YouTube TV / $480 standalone for returning users | Out-of-market Sunday regular-season games | Doesn't include every national/digital-exclusive game |
| NFL Game Pass on DAZN | Broad NFL coverage for viewers outside the US | Varies by country; UK Season Pro £179.99 | Live/on-demand games, RedZone, NFL Network, playoffs, Super Bowl | Regional restrictions can apply; separate purchase in most markets |
| DAZN Canada | Complete NFL access for Canadian viewers | CA$34.99 monthly or CA$249.99 annual upfront | NFL Game Pass is included with regular DAZN | Canada only |
| NFL RedZone | Following Sunday action without full games | Included with NFL+ Premium; also via some TV packages | Live whip-around Sunday coverage | Not complete games |
What are out-of-market NFL games?
Out-of-market NFL games are Sunday afternoon matchups that your local CBS or FOX station isn't showing. Because those networks carry different games in different regions, two fans in different cities can turn on CBS at the same time and get completely different kickoffs.
Say you live in Denver but follow the Philadelphia Eagles. Your local station may prioritize the Broncos or another matchup with more regional interest, leaving the Eagles game available elsewhere in the country but not on your local broadcast.
A useful way to see this in practice is to look at 506 Sports, which tracks NFL television coverage and publishes regional coverage maps during the regular season. These maps show which CBS and FOX games are assigned to different parts of the US, making it easy to check which matchups are considered local in your area and which are out of market.
That doesn't automatically make the game “blacked out.” Out-of-market is mainly a geography issue, while blackouts refer to a different set of availability restrictions. NFL Sunday Ticket is the official US package built specifically to give fans access to these out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
Official way to watch out-of-market NFL games: NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket is the official US service built for live out-of-market Sunday regular-season games. If a Sunday afternoon matchup isn't available on your local CBS or FOX station, Sunday Ticket is designed to give you access to it.
You don't need YouTube TV to get it. Sunday Ticket can be purchased standalone through YouTube or bundled with YouTube TV, depending on how much of your NFL viewing you want in one place.
Sunday Ticket is not an every-game NFL package. Its main job is much more specific: covering those Sunday afternoon games your local CBS or FOX market doesn't show.
How much does NFL Sunday Ticket cost in 2026?
NFL Sunday Ticket pricing in 2026 depends on whether you're a new or returning subscriber and whether you buy it standalone through YouTube or add it to a YouTube TV plan. Returning subscribers can pay a different rate, so there isn't one price that applies to everyone.
You may see $240 advertised for the 2026 season, but that's currently a promotional price for eligible new subscribers, not the standard price for every customer. YouTube's terms specify that the offer is for users who have never previously subscribed to NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube or YouTube TV.
| Plan | Current 2026 price |
| New subscriber, standalone | $240/season promotional offer |
| New subscriber + YouTube TV | $240/season + YouTube TV |
| Returning subscriber, standalone | $480/season |
| Returning subscriber + YouTube TV | $378/season + YouTube TV |
| Student plan | $119/season |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/month standard price |
As of August 2026, Sunday Ticket pricing depends on the plan and subscriber. Eligible new users can get the season for $240, while returning subscribers may pay more.
Students can get a $119 plan after verifying eligibility. YouTube also offers a month-to-month option for eligible users, which is different from installment plans: monthly plans can be canceled, while the installment option simply splits the cost of a full-season subscription.
NFL+ Premium: cheaper for RedZone and replays, but not out-of-market Sunday games
NFL+ Premium can look like a cheaper alternative to the Sunday Ticket, but there’s an important catch: it does not show live out-of-market regular-season Sunday afternoon games. Its strengths are RedZone, replays, and mobile access instead.
What can you watch with NFL+ Premium?
NFL+ Premium includes live local and primetime games on phones and tablets, live out-of-market preseason games, NFL Network, and NFL RedZone. You also get full and condensed replays of every game after they finish. Live local and primetime postseason games are available on mobile too.
The regular Premium price is $14.99 per month or $99.99 per season.
Can NFL+ show live out-of-market regular-season games?
No. During the regular season, live access is limited to games available in your local market and national broadcasts on supported mobile devices. If you want to watch a Sunday afternoon game airing outside your region, Sunday Ticket remains the official option.
NFL+ Premium works better if you’re happy to follow Sunday action on RedZone or watching the full game afterward.
When is NFL+ Premium worth it?
NFL+ Premium makes sense for viewers who mainly want RedZone, don’t need every game live, or like catching full and condensed replays later. At $99.99 per season, it’s also a much cheaper NFL package than Sunday Ticket – just aimed at a different type of viewer.
Watch out-of-market NFL games internationally with NFL Game Pass
Outside the US, NFL Game Pass International is the main alternative to NFL Sunday Ticket. It offers much broader coverage, including regular-season games, playoffs, the Super Bowl, NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and on-demand replays.
How you get Game Pass depends on the country. In the UK, you can subscribe through Amazon Prime Video or directly through DAZN. In Canada, NFL Game Pass is included with a regular DAZN Canada subscription.
For US viewers, Game Pass International is not an official replacement for Sunday Ticket, since it is designed for international markets.
Still, it may be relevant to VPN users. A VPN can sometimes make a streaming service appear as if you're connecting from another country, but access is not guaranteed. Services may detect and block VPN connections, and regional account or payment requirements can still prevent you from subscribing.
Watch All NFL Games on NFL Pass on Amazon Prime Video UK
One option we tested was to access NFL Game Pass through Amazon Prime Video UK with a VPN. Amazon and DAZN distribute Game Pass as a Prime Video add-on, so the subscription is managed and watched inside Prime Video rather than through the DAZN app.
As of August 2026, Amazon lists NFL Game Pass in the UK for £29.99 per month, with the option to cancel the monthly plan. That's useful if you don't want to commit to a full-season plan.
Amazon originally launched the Game Pass add-on in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil. For this guide, though, we're sticking to the UK setup we tested.
Step 1: subscribe to a VPN service
NFL Game Pass International on Amazon Prime Video is available in the UK, Germany, France, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil. You'll need a VPN with servers in one of the supported countries. I recommend NordVPN, as it has plenty of servers in all of these countries. It's also known for its strong security features and fast streaming speeds.
Step 2: install the VPN
Installing a VPN is as straightforward as setting up any other program. Simply follow the steps provided during the installation process, and you'll be all set.
Step 3: connect to a server in a supported region
After installing the VPN app, open it and log in using your account details. Next, connect to a server located in a region where Amazon Prime Video offers the NFL Game Pass add-on, such as the UK. If you're using NordVPN, you can easily find a server by using the search bar and clicking connect on the selected server.
Step 4: set up a new Amazon account
While connected to a VPN, create a new Amazon account. Using a new Amazon account helps ensure a smoother experience when subscribing to regional services. It is better to create a new account to be sure Amazon doesn’t detect that you are using a VPN. Also, I recommend using incognito or private browsing mode.
Start by opening an incognito window in your web browser, then visit the Amazon website for the region you connected to, such as amazon.co.uk for the UK or amazon.ca for the Canadian version. Create a new Amazon account using an email address different from the one associated with your existing account.
Step 5: subscribe to Amazon Prime
You’ll need an active Amazon Prime subscription to add the NFL Game Pass. Amazon Prime costs around $12.00/month in the UK.
Step 6: add the NFL Game Pass subscription
Once you have Amazon Prime, you can add NFL Game Pass as an extra subscription. Just go to the Subscriptions section in Prime Video on Amazon, find NFL Game Pass International, and add it to your plan. It currently costs around $20.00/month for the first 6 months and $43.00/month after that.
Step 7: start watching the NFL Games
With everything set up, you can now start streaming out-of-market NFL games. Make sure you are connected to the VPN whenever you want to watch. Then, go to the Amazon Prime Video app or website and navigate to the NFL Game Pass section, where you can browse the available games and channels. Once there, enjoy streaming live NFL games, along with access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone for comprehensive coverage.
Stream NFL Game Pass directly through DAZN
DAZN is the main official way to get NFL Game Pass International in many countries outside the US. It includes live and on-demand regular-season games, playoffs, the Super Bowl, NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and replay formats such as Game in 40.
As of August 2026, Season Pro pricing varies by country:
- UK: £179.99
- Germany: €199.99
- France: €219.99
- Australia: AUD339.99
- Brazil: R$479.90
Local restrictions can still apply. In the UK and Ireland, two Sunday games per week are unavailable live and appear on demand 24 hours later.
Canada works differently. NFL Game Pass is included with DAZN Canada Standard, which costs CA$34.99/month, CA$24.99/month with annual billing, or CA$249.99/year.
A VPN may load another country's DAZN service, but subscribing is another matter. DAZN restricts VPN use, and regional payment or account requirements can block checkout. In our testing, payment was a bigger obstacle than accessing the site itself. This means you need to have a payment method from that specific country.
That made the Amazon Prime Video UK method somewhat easier, since signup was less restrictive and did not require a UK-local payment method.
Can you watch out-of-market NFL games with a VPN?
A VPN changes the IP location a streaming service sees, which can sometimes make a regional service available from another country. But a VPN is not an NFL streaming service by itself – you still need a subscription or broadcaster that actually carries the game.
For NFL fans, VPNs are generally more relevant for accessing international NFL Game Pass services than for trying to change which games NFL Sunday Ticket treats as local or out-of-market.
1. Accessing NFL Game Pass through an international service
A VPN can sometimes open regional versions of DAZN or Amazon Prime Video. In our testing, the Amazon Prime Video UK method was easier: we connected to a UK VPN server, created an Amazon account, and successfully purchased NFL Game Pass without a UK-local payment method.
That is a test result, though, not a guarantee for every VPN server, card, or Amazon account.
2. Using DAZN with a VPN
VPNs can also work with DAZN, but reliability varies. DAZN blocks some VPN IP addresses, and switching servers may sometimes solve the problem.
The bigger hurdle can be checkout. Reaching another country's DAZN service and successfully subscribing are two separate steps. Regional payment methods or account requirements may prevent signup even when the VPN connection itself works.
As for NFL Sunday Ticket, using a US VPN server is not a reliable way to change your local market. YouTube can use location information beyond your IP address and may ask you to verify your location. For that reason, international Game Pass services are a much more practical VPN use case than trying to change Sunday Ticket's market rules.
Do Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, or YouTube TV show out-of-market NFL games?
Not all of them. Standard packages from YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling mainly show NFL games carried by the local and national networks included in your plan. They do not automatically give you every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game.
The key issue is location. CBS and FOX regionalize Sunday afternoon coverage, so switching from Hulu to Fubo usually won’t change the matchup available in your area.
These services can still cover plenty of NFL action: NBC carries Sunday Night Football, ESPN and ABC carry Monday Night Football, and NFL Network shows selected games. Other matchups may be exclusive to platforms such as Prime Video or Netflix.
If the Sunday afternoon CBS or FOX game you want isn't being shown in your market, NFL Sunday Ticket is the dedicated US package for that out-of-market game.
| Service | Best NFL-focused plan | Regular price | Local Sunday CBS/FOX | SNF | MNF | NFL Network | RedZone | Out-of-market Sunday games |
| YouTube TV | Sports Plan | $64.99/mo | CBS + FOX* | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | +$10.99/mo | ✅Yes, with the Sunday Ticket add-on |
| Fubo | Fubo Sports | $64.99/mo | CBS + FOX* | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Add-on available ($10.99/month) | ❌No |
| Hulu + Live TV | Live TV | $89.99/mo | CBS + FOX* | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | +$9.99/mo | ❌ No |
| Sling TV | Essentials + Select | from $34.99/mo | FOX in select markets; no CBS * | Select markets | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | +$11.00/mo | ❌ No |
The service carries CBS and/or FOX only in markets where it has an agreement with the local affiliate station. Availability therefore, varies by location. Before subscribing, check the provider’s ZIP-code channel lineup to confirm that your local CBS and FOX affiliates are included; otherwise, you may not receive the Sunday NFL games assigned to your market through that service.
Final thoughts
If you mainly want to watch Sunday afternoon games that aren't shown in your local market, NFL Sunday Ticket is still the go-to option in the US. You'll still need the right service for local games, primetime matchups, and streaming exclusives, so no single subscription neatly covers everything.
For viewers outside the US, NFL Game Pass International through DAZN is the broader option. VPN users may also look at services such as DAZN or Amazon Prime Video UK, although access can depend on the VPN server, account setup, and payment method.
And if you don't care about watching every game from kickoff to the final whistle, NFL RedZone is a great middle ground. It lets you jump between Sunday games and follow the biggest scoring chances and key moments across the league.
So the best choice really comes down to how you watch football: full out-of-market games, broader international access, or a fast-moving Sunday roundup.
FAQ
Can I watch out-of-market NFL games without Sunday Ticket?
Yes, but your options depend on where you are. In the US, Sunday Ticket is the official package for live out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass International offers broader coverage through DAZN and other supported platforms.
Does NFL+ show out-of-market games?
No, not live out-of-market regular-season Sunday games. NFL+ offers live local and primetime games on supported mobile devices, plus live out-of-market preseason games. NFL+ Premium also adds RedZone and game replays.
Does Fubo have out-of-market NFL games?
No, not all of them. Fubo carries NFL games available through its local and national channels, but regional CBS and FOX games still depend on your location. For Sunday afternoon games outside your market, you'll generally need Sunday Ticket.
Can I use a VPN with NFL Sunday Ticket?
No, not as a reliable way to change your NFL market. YouTube can verify your playback area using device location as well as other location data, so simply switching to another US VPN server may not change which games are considered local.
Can I use a VPN with NFL Game Pass?
Yes, VPNs can sometimes reach regional Game Pass services, but access isn't guaranteed. DAZN detects and blocks some VPN connections, and its terms prohibit using a VPN to subscribe to Game Pass from another country. Regional payment requirements may also prevent signup.
Can I watch out-of-market NFL games for free?
No, not reliably for the regular season. Live out-of-market Sunday afternoon games in the US generally require NFL Sunday Ticket. Free trials or limited promotions may occasionally be available, but there isn't a permanent free option for the full out-of-market Sunday schedule.
Is NFL Game Pass included with DAZN in Canada?
Yes, in Canada, NFL Game Pass is included with a regular DAZN subscription, so you don't need to purchase a separate Game Pass Season Pro package.
Does NFL Sunday Ticket include playoffs?
No, NFL Sunday Ticket is for out-of-market regular-season Sunday afternoon games. Playoff games are carried separately through national broadcasters and streaming services.
