YouTube TV now provides almost every channel you’ll want for the 2025 NFL season and preseason, including Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network. It’s also bringing back NFL Sunday Ticket, giving you access to all Sunday out-of-market games (more than 160 games per season). Here’s how the pricing and bundling work, along with a few practical notes.
What you get
– NFL Sunday Ticket: Access to all out-of-market Sunday games (about 160+ games per season). This is the main draw for football superfans who want every Sunday game outside their local market.
– YouTube TV channels: The core lineup includes Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network, covering most of the live NFL coverage you’ll need week to week.
– Free trial: You can try YouTube TV for free for 10 days (Sunday Ticket isn’t included in the trial).
Pricing and bundling options
– Standalone NFL Sunday Ticket: $480 per year, or $40 per month for 12 months.
– Bundled with YouTube TV: Sunday Ticket price drops to $378 per year, or four monthly payments of $94.50.
– YouTube TV price: $59.99 per month for the first two months, then $82.99 per month thereafter.
– Combined billing (initial four months): The total runs as $154.50 per month for the first two months (roughly $94.50 + $59.99), and $177.50 per month for the following two months (roughly $94.50 + $82.99).
– Ongoing access: If you bundle Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV, you must keep YouTube TV active to continue accessing Sunday Ticket.
Practical notes
– Live latency: YouTube TV streams can run on a slight delay compared with true live feeds, which may affect keeping up with the game in real time.
– Other games and services: Even with NFL Sunday Ticket, you may still need access to other services for certain exclusive games. The article notes you’ll still want Prime Video and Netflix for exclusive games (with Peacock also mentioned as a possibility). In practice, Thursday Night Football is on Prime Video, NBC games are on Peacock, and Netflix does not host NFL games as of the latest schedules.
– Value considerations: Bundling Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV offers a lower annual price for Sunday Ticket and the convenience of one monthly bill and a familiar streaming interface. However, the combined monthly cost can be significant, so it’s worth comparing with other options and considering how many games you’ll actually watch.
Bottom line
For football fans who want the widest slate of Sunday NFL games alongside a robust channel lineup, pairing NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV is a compelling option. The bundle simplifies billing and can reduce the annual price of Sunday Ticket, but you’ll want to factor in the ongoing cost of YouTube TV and the potential lag in live streams. If you’re eyeing exclusive games, remember to account for Prime Video and Peacock (and, to a lesser extent, Netflix) as part of your broader viewing plan. A good approach is to calculate the four-month cycle cost (as outlined above) and compare it against other streaming and network options to see what fits your schedule and budget. If flexibility and a broad NFL slate are your priorities, this bundle is a strong pick.