Is Thursday Night Football on Amazon Tonight? Channel, TNF Schedule, Free NFL Live Stream Info
The NFL preseason officially kicks off tonight (August 13) with six games. If you're an ESPN Unlimited subscriber, you can catch the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals, while two other games -- the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers -- will air on NFL Network. However, the Raiders vs. Cardinals won't be on ESPN, and three additional preseason matchups will only be available on NFL+.
It's a bit confusing, but there are plenty of streaming options for tonight's games. Here's a breakdown of how to watch:
Amazon and Thursday Night Football
No, Thursday Night Football isn't on Amazon tonight. The first NFL preseason game on Prime Video will be on Thursday, August 27, when the Cleveland Browns host the New England Patriots at 8:00 p.m. ET. The first regular-season TNF game on Amazon is set for Week 2 (September 17) when the Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions.
Channel and Schedule
Tonight's preseason action includes:
- Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network)
- Arizona Cardinals @ Las Vegas Raiders (8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited)
- Tennessee Titans @ San Francisco 49ers (9:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network)
The other three games will be available on NFL+:
- 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+)
Streaming Options
Here's how to watch the NFL Network and ESPN Unlimited live:
NFL Network:
- Included with various cable providers: Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, etc.
- Available on 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 on the NFL app.
ESPN Unlimited:
- Included with DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum TV, Verizon, FiOS, U-Verse, or Cox.
- Bundled with Hulu and Disney+ for $35.99/month for 12 months.
- Standalone service: $29.99/month.
- Bundled with FOX One for $39.99/month.
NFL+ and Out-of-Market Games
You can purchase NFL+ as a standalone service for $6.99/month or $39.99/year (NFL+ Premium). Bundling ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium is also an option for $39.99/month or $45.99/month, including Disney+ and Hulu.
In summary, while Thursday Night Football isn't on Amazon tonight, there are plenty of streaming options to catch the NFL preseason action. Remember to check the channels and schedules to ensure you don't miss any of the action!
