Is ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon tonight? Channel, ‘TNF’ schedule, free NFL live stream info
Week 1 of the NFL preseason officially begins tonight (August 13) with six games.
If you’re an ESPN Unlimited subscriber, you can watch the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals matchup, while two games — the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers — will air on NFL Network.
Unfortunately, Raiders vs. Cardinals won’t air on ESPN (you’ll need an Unlimited subscription), while three additional preseason matchups will only be available to stream on NFL+.
I know, I know, it’s… confusing, to say the least. Thankfully, there are a ton of preseason NFL football streaming options. Here’s how to watch tonight’s games live online.
Is Thursday Night Football On Amazon Tonight (August 13)?
Nope. The first and only NFL preseason game on Prime Video takes place on Thursday, August 27 when the Cleveland Browns host the New England Patriots at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The first regular-season TNF football game on Amazon is set for Week 2 (September 17) when the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions.
What Channel Is Thursday Night Football On Tonight?
Preseason NFL action continues tonight with six games, three of which will be available to stream on ESPN Unlimited or NFL Network:
The other three games will be available to stream on your TV, PC, Phone, or tablet via NFL+ (streaming details below):
- Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals (7:00 p.m. ET on NFL+)
- Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots (7:30 p.m. ET on NFL+)
- Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans (8:00 p.m. ET on NFL+)
How To Watch NFL Network Live:
NFL Network is included with a variety of cable providers (Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, and more) and is also available through Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN Unlimited.
If you have a valid cable login, you can also watch NFL Network live on the NFL app.
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.
You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium for $39.99/month or $45.99/month (includes Disney+ and Hulu). This plan also includes access to NFL RedZone.
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.
Does ESPN Unlimited Offer a Free Trial?
ESPN doesn’t directly offer a free trial, but you can sign up for a free trial of DIRECTV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. As we mentioned above, all four platforms offer access to ESPN Unlimited in select packages.
ESPN’s Unlimited Plan is also included in DIRECTV’s MySports package, which is now only $49.99/month for the first two months ($64.99/month after).
How To Watch Out-of-Market Preseason NFL Football on NFL+:
You can watch live out-of-market preseason games on your TV, PC, phone, or tablet via NFL+.
You can purchase NFL+ as a standalone service for $6.99/month or $39.99/year ($14.99/month or $79.99/year for NFL+ Premium).
You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium for $39.99/month or $45.99/month (includes Disney+ and Hulu). This plan also includes access to NFL RedZone.