Ultimate Guide to Watching NFL in the UK: Sky Sports, NFL Game Pass, and Free on Channel 5

In the UK, American Football fans have a plethora of options to watch and stream NFL games for the 2025 season. Channel 5 offers free coverage on Sundays, while Sky Sports has increased its NFL offerings by almost 50%. Additionally, fans can choose from services like NFL Game Pass on DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube add-ons for different levels of coverage and device compatibility.

Watching NFL games in the UK may not be as complicated as in the USA, but it still requires some decision-making due to the variety of features and prices offered by each service. This guide will help you navigate through these options so you can enjoy all the NFL action you desire, whether on Sky TV or via Game Pass on your mobile device.

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Which NFL Games Can You Watch on UK TV?

Here is a rundown of the different broadcasters and streaming services where you can catch NFL games in the UK. Each week, a variety of games will be broadcast on TV, including free-to-air channels and streaming platforms.

Teams, kick-off times, and channels will be updated regularly, with Game Pass being the exception showing all games except for two blackouts per week (not available live on Game Pass).

Most games have late kick-off times around 1 am UK time, which technically makes them the next day compared to the US schedule.

Week 14 Games

Friday 5th December

• Lions vs Cowboys – 1:15 am – Sky Sports NFL

Sunday 7th November

• Colts vs Jaguars – 6 pm – Channel 5
• Steelers vs Ravens – 6 pm – Sky Sports+
• Bengals vs Bills – 6 pm – Sky Sports NFL (blacked out)
• Broncos vs Raiders – 9:05 pm – Sky Sports+
• Bears vs Packers – 9:25 pm – Sky Sports NFL, Channel 5
• Rams vs Cardinals – 9:25 pm – Sky Sports NFL+ (blacked out)

Monday 8th December

• Texans vs Chiefs – 1:20 am – Sky Sports NFL

Tuesday 9th December

• Eagles vs Chargers – 1:15 am – Sky Sports NFL

Live Streaming NFL Game Pass on DAZN

NFL Game Pass is the official online streaming service for the sport in the UK, offering live and on-demand games throughout the season. It is similar to Netflix but for American football, accessible on the web or through various devices using the app.

Game Pass is now available on DAZN, a global sports streaming service that moved a couple of seasons ago. It provides games with US broadcast commentary and halftime analysis, as well as NFL shows like Hard Knocks and A Football Life. Users can also download games to watch offline.

DAZN is compatible with various devices, including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

The free plan has been replaced by the Season Pro Ultimate option, a premium subscription that includes exclusive features such as Multiview, streaming on multiple devices, HDR & Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, alternative feeds, a one-time code for NFL Shop, and an exclusive ballot for international NFL tickets.

Users can choose to pay for Season Pro and Season Pro Ultimate annually, monthly, or weekly, with prices as follows:

• Weekly Pro – £15.99 per week
• Weekly Pro Ultimate – £17.99 per week
• Season Pro – £17.99 per month
• Season Pro Ultimate – £19.99 per month
• Season Pro annual – £169.99
• Season Pro Ultimate annual – £189.99

Regardless of the plan chosen, subscribers will have access to regular season and postseason games, the Super Bowl, live RedZone, NFL Draft rounds 1-7, previous season highlights, full game replays, NFL originals and programs, and much more.

DAZN

Understanding NFL Blackout Games

One limitation of Game Pass is the broadcasting blackout rules that apply to certain games. Sky Sports has priority for specific games, which means they will only be available on Game Pass 24 hours after the live broadcast.

DAZN states that two Sunday games each week will be subject to blackout (one at 6 pm and one at 9 pm kick-off). However, certain games are exempt from blackout, including all Monday, Thursday, and Sunday night games, U.S. Thanksgiving Day games, playoff games, Super Bowl LIX, and any postseason games.

Despite blackouts, Game Pass can be used abroad without the need for a VPN, except in the US and China.

How to Watch NFL for Free on Channel 5

For NFL fans in the UK looking for a more affordable option, Channel 5 has expanded its coverage of the sport. In addition to showing free-to-air games on Monday nights, Channel 5 now offers Sunday games as well.

With a new multi-year deal, viewers can enjoy NFL games on Sundays via Channel 5, including 6 pm and 9 pm kick-offs. However, Sky Sports has first pick on those slots, and the later kick-off will be on 5 Action, a digital-only channel.

Channel 5

Channel 5’s enhanced NFL coverage will be hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek, and Osi Umenyiora. The new format ‘NFL: Big Game Night’ will feature studio competitions between teams representing on-field teams, providing a unique viewing experience.

Throughout the 2025 season, Channel 5 will also broadcast international NFL London and Dublin Games, Thanksgiving Day specials, three playoff games, and Super Bowl 2026, all free-to-air.

If you’re traveling during a game, refer to our guide for watching Channel 5 from abroad.

NFL Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube

New for this season is the option to watch Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video (200+ games) or YouTube (250+ games) as an add-on subscription channel.

On YouTube, the monthly cost is £31.99 (cancel anytime) or £169.99 for the season. Keep in mind that the DAZN app cannot be used with this service.

Game Pass on Amazon Prime Video is available in the UK, Germany, France, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil at a flat rate of £31.99 per month, with the option to cancel anytime.

Tip: Opt for the full season option on YouTube for better value.

Amazon

Watching NFL on Sky Sports

Sky Sports remains the primary broadcaster for NFL games on TV in the UK. With a dedicated channel on Sky 407 / Virgin Media 507, Sky offers a wide range of NFL coverage, including a new three-year deal that increases the number of games shown by almost 50%.

Sky has the first pick of games for 6 pm and 9 pm kick-offs over Channel 5, with additional games shown on channels like Sky Sports+ and Mix simultaneously. Some weeks feature three games at the 9 pm slot.

In a first, Sky Sports will broadcast all NFL International games in London and Europe, including Ireland and Spain. The coverage also includes Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night games, Monday Night Football, live NFL RedZone, Thanksgiving games, playoffs, Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, Fantasy Live, NFL Network content, and more.

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