NFL today
NFL today — what channel for every regular-season window
Sunday day, Sunday night, Monday night, Thursday night. Each window has its broadcaster. SDZ carries all five at $39.95/mo.
TL;DR: An NFL game today airs on one of five channels depending on the day and matchup: CBS (AFC Sunday afternoon), FOX (NFC Sunday afternoon), NBC (Sunday night), ESPN (Monday night), or Prime Video (Thursday night). The ‘NFL Today’ pre-game show airs on CBS at 12pm ET every Sunday during the regular season. Slam Dunk Zone covers all five broadcasters plus the CBS pre-game window in its $39.95/mo lineup. 5,000+ channels, 6 devices.
What channel NFL is on today — the rule of thumb
The window-to-channel rule for any given day in 2026:
- Sunday 1pm ET: CBS if visitor is AFC, FOX if NFC. Most metros get a doubleheader on the local affiliate.
- Sunday 4:25pm ET (national): Whichever network has the doubleheader window that week. Rotates by season.
- Sunday 8:20pm ET: NBC. Sunday Night Football, every Sunday during the regular season.
- Monday 8:15pm ET: ESPN. Monday Night Football, every Monday during the regular season.
- Thursday 8:15pm ET: Prime Video. Thursday Night Football, every Thursday during the regular season.
Is ‘The NFL Today’ the same as the games?
Note: ‘The NFL Today’ is the long-running CBS pre-game show airing 12pm ET every Sunday during the regular season — analyst panel previewing the day’s matchups. Separate from the games. If you searched ‘NFL today what channel’ looking for the pre-game show, the answer is CBS at noon Eastern.
If you searched looking for tonight’s NFL game broadcaster, see the window-to-channel list above. SDZ carries CBS — including the noon pre-game show — plus all five game-day broadcasters at $39.95/mo flat.
How to know what NFL game is on now
Three reliable ways: the NFL’s official schedule site (free, always-current); the EPG inside your IPTV player on SDZ (shows what’s on now and what’s on next on every channel); or just open the channel list and scroll to CBS / FOX / NBC / ESPN / the Thursday-night feed during the appropriate window.
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| Streaming-bundle stack | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $97.98 (YT TV + Prime) | $39.95 |
| Sunday day games | Yes | Yes (CBS + FOX) |
| Sunday Night Football | Yes | Yes (NBC) |
| Monday Night Football | Yes | Yes (ESPN) |
| Thursday Night Football | Need Prime extra | Included |
FAQ
People also ask
What NFL game is on today?
Depends on the day. Sundays: CBS (AFC) and FOX (NFC) afternoon, NBC at 8:20pm ET. Mondays: ESPN at 8:15pm ET. Thursdays: Prime Video at 8:15pm ET. The NFL’s official schedule site shows the matchups; SDZ’s EPG shows what’s on each channel now.
What channel is the NFL Today pre-game show on?
CBS at 12pm ET every Sunday during the NFL regular season. The show is the lead-in to the 1pm ET CBS Sunday afternoon games. Both are part of the SDZ channel lineup at $39.95/mo flat.
Can I watch all the NFL today on one service?
Yes — SDZ at $39.95/mo flat covers CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and the Thursday-night streaming-platform feed. The closest streaming-stack equivalent (YouTube TV + Prime Video) costs $97.98/mo for the same five-broadcaster coverage.
What if my local CBS or FOX game is blacked out?
Local-market blackouts apply per the broadcaster’s standard policy on every service that carries the broadcaster, including SDZ. The EPG shows you what’s available in your feed at any given moment.
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