Watch This Week’s NFL Games on Your Phone: Apps and Kickoff Times
Watch This Week’s NFL Games on Your Phone: Apps and Kickoff Times
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It is Sunday morning, you know your team plays today, and you have no idea which channel has the game. Sound familiar? This week’s NFL slate is easy to follow. Finding where to watch NFL games is simple once you know where to look, and most of the answer is on your phone.
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Below you will find the big games of Week 10 with kickoff times in Eastern time and the channel for each one. Then we match each channel to its official app: the NFL app, Paramount+ for CBS, Peacock for NBC, ESPN and Prime Video. You will also see which options cost nothing and which ones need a subscription. This guide covers this week’s biggest games, and the full Week 10 schedule is always in the NFL app.
One honest note before we start. Live games are either on free local TV or behind a paid service, and no app makes every game free. That is why we show the free route and the paid route side by side.
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The Big Games of NFL Week 10
Here is the quick board for Sunday, Nov. 15, plus Monday night. Find your game, note the channel and jump to the matching section below.
Notice the early game. The Patriots and the Lions play in Munich, Germany, so kickoff is 9:30 a.m. in the East and 6:30 a.m. on the West Coast. For that reason, set an alarm if you want the whole game. The other Sunday games follow the usual pattern: one big wave at 1:00 p.m., a second wave in the late afternoon, then Sunday Night Football.
Start With the Official NFL App
The first app to install is the official NFL app. It is free to download, and it works as your game day hub: live scores, the full schedule, highlights and news in one place. Moreover, it shows the channel for each game, so you can check it in seconds on your phone.
Inside the app there is also NFL+, a paid plan that streams live local and primetime games on phones and tablets. In other words, the free app tells you where to watch, and the subscription is optional if you want games on your phone without a TV. Test the app today, not five minutes before kickoff.
Find Your Game by Channel
The channel decides the app, so use this order: check the board, find the network, then open the matching section.
CBS games: Chiefs, Bills, Seahawks and Rams
CBS has the Chiefs at the Falcons and the Bills at the Jets at 1:00 p.m., then the Seahawks at the Raiders and the Rams at the Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. A local CBS station is free with a digital antenna. If you prefer your phone, Paramount+ carries NFL on CBS with a paid plan, but availability depends on your plan and your area.
FOX games: Patriots, Vikings and the 49ers
FOX has the early game in Munich, the Vikings at the Packers at 1:00 p.m., and the 49ers at the Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. Like CBS, a local FOX station is free over the air. On the phone, FOX has its own apps, FOX One and FOX Sports, which ask for a subscription or a TV provider login. Check your app store before game day.
NBC and Peacock: Sunday Night Football
The Steelers visit the Bengals at 8:20 p.m. on NBC. Because NBC is a broadcast network, a local station is free with an antenna. Peacock streams the same game with a subscription, and that is the easy choice if you are away from the TV.
ESPN: Monday Night Football
On Monday, the Chargers play at the Ravens at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN. This one is not on free over-the-air TV. The ESPN app is free to download for scores and news, but watching the game needs ESPN access through a TV provider or an ESPN plan.
Prime Video: Thursday Night Football
Thursday games live on Prime Video and are included in a Prime membership. This week, the Commanders at the Giants air there on Thursday, Nov. 12, and the next Thursday game will be there too.
What Is Free and What Costs Money
This table sums it up. Use it as a shortcut when you are in a hurry.
Why Your Local Channel Can Show a Different Game
In the U.S., the league sells many Sunday games by region. Therefore, a CBS or FOX station in Boston can show a different game than a station in Dallas, even at the same time. The board above lists this week’s biggest games, but your local station shows the one chosen for your market.
If your game is not on your local station, you have two paths. First, check the NFL app for the national channel. Then, if it is a paid service, decide if a short subscription is worth it for the weekend. You can also watch at a friend’s place if they already have the service.
Your Game Day Checklist
- First, find your game on the board and note the kickoff time in your time zone.
- Then check the network and open the matching app or plug in the antenna.
- Next, log in and test the app before kickoff, because passwords always fail at the worst time.
- After that, charge the phone and connect to Wi-Fi to save mobile data.
- Finally, keep a backup, such as a second app or a radio broadcast.
Watch Out for Fake Streams
Pages that promise every game for free show up every week, and they are where many fans get burned. Expect pop-ups, malware and requests for personal data. If a page wants card details before the game starts, close it.
A VPN does not change this either, because the broadcaster still owns the license. In short, stick to local TV and official apps.
Conclusion
You can follow every big game of Week 10 with a plan and the right app. Use the board to find your game, use an antenna for the free route, and use the NFL app for scores and the channel. Finally, subscribe to a network app only for the games you really want to see.
FAQ
What time is the first NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 15?
The Patriots and the Lions play in Munich at 9:30 a.m. ET on FOX. The main wave starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Which channel has Sunday Night Football this week?
NBC has the Steelers at the Bengals at 8:20 p.m. ET. Peacock streams the same game with a subscription.
Can I watch NFL games on my phone?
Yes, in several ways. The NFL app shows scores and the schedule for free, and NFL+ streams live local and primetime games with a subscription. Network apps such as Paramount+ and Peacock also stream their games with a plan.
Why is my local station showing a different game?
Many Sunday games are shown by region. The board lists the biggest games of the week, but your station shows the one chosen for your market.
Is any NFL game free?
Games on local CBS, FOX and NBC stations are free with an antenna. Streaming apps and ESPN need a subscription or a TV provider login.
Where is the Monday night game?
The Chargers play at the Ravens at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 16, on ESPN.
Is it safe to use sites that promise every game for free?
No. They often carry malware, pop-ups and fake forms. Stick to local TV and official apps.
