You can watch NFL preseason games in several ways for the 2025 season:
- Many preseason games air on local TV affiliates of the teams playing. For example, the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game can be watched on KDKA-TV in the Pittsburgh market. Outside of local markets, NFL+ subscription streaming service allows you to watch games live.
- NFL Network broadcasts 21 live preseason games and offers comprehensive coverage, including game analysis and highlights.
- ESPN streams five out-of-market preseason games on the ESPN app for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer subscribers.
- YouTube TV also offers access to major networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN) that broadcast preseason games, available through a subscription.
- According to the latest info, the final week of the 2025 NFL preseason, featuring 16 matchups across three days, is available on NFL+ for live streaming.
So depending on your location and subscription preferences, you can watch preseason games on local TV, NFL Network, through NFL+, ESPN app, or streaming services like YouTube TV.
