Want to watch football this week but not sure which channel has your team? This guide lists every NFL Week 8 game, the kickoff time (Eastern Time) and where to watch it. Below the schedule, you’ll find a simple explanation of which services carry which games during the 2026 season.
NFL Week 8 TV schedule
| Day | Time (ET) | Game | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 8:15 pm | Panthers at Packers | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Cardinals at Cowboys | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Falcons at Buccaneers | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Ravens at Bills | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Browns at Steelers | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Colts at Jaguars | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Raiders at Jets | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Vikings at Lions | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm | Titans at Bengals | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4:05 pm | Chargers at Rams | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4:25 pm | Chiefs at Broncos | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4:25 pm | Patriots at Dolphins | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 8:20 pm | Eagles at Commanders | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 8:15 pm | Bears at Seahawks | ESPN |
Teams on bye in Week 8: Giants, Texans, Saints and 49ers.
Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX are regional. That means your local CBS or FOX station shows the games picked for your area, so you may not see every 1 p.m. game where you live. Sunday Night Football can also be "flexed", which means the NFL can swap in a more exciting game, so check again on the weekend.
Games to watch this week
- Chiefs at Broncos (Sunday, 4:25 pm, CBS): Kansas City came into Week 7 as one of the league’s unbeaten teams, and Denver is chasing them in the AFC West. Division games like this one decide playoff seeds.
- Vikings at Lions (Sunday, 1 pm, FOX): Minnesota is 6-0 and has won 11 straight games. A road game against a division rival is a real test.
- Ravens at Bills (Sunday, 1 pm, CBS): Buffalo comes off its bye. Baltimore has been playing without Lamar Jackson, so watch the injury report.
- Bears at Seahawks (Monday, 8:15 pm, ESPN): Chicago has been one of the NFC’s best teams this season and finishes the week in prime time.
Where to watch NFL games in 2026: the simple guide
| Game time | Network | How to stream it |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 pm and 4 pm (local games) | CBS and FOX | Free with an antenna, or Paramount+ (CBS) and FOX One (FOX), or a live TV service |
| Sunday Night Football | NBC | Peacock |
| Monday Night Football | ESPN and/or ABC | ESPN Unlimited (needed for ESPN-only games) |
| Thursday Night Football | Prime Video | Amazon Prime |
| International games (9:30 am Sunday) | NFL Network | NFL+ |
| Out-of-market Sunday games | NFL Sunday Ticket | YouTube TV or YouTube Primetime Channels |
| Christmas Day (two games) | Netflix | Netflix subscription |
The cheapest way to watch
- Buy an antenna. A simple TV antenna picks up your local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations for free. This covers most Sunday games and Sunday Night Football.
- Add only the one or two apps you need. If your team plays on Thursday, Prime Video covers almost all of those games. If you want Monday night games that are only on ESPN, you need ESPN Unlimited.
- Use NFL+ on your phone. NFL+ lets you watch live local and prime-time games on a phone or tablet.
Watching from outside the United States
Most of the services above only work in the U.S. Fans in other countries usually watch with NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which carries every game live in most countries. Check which service has the rights where you live.
Quick answers
What time do NFL games start? Most Sunday games start at 1:00 pm, 4:05 pm or 4:25 pm ET. Prime-time games start at about 8:15–8:20 pm ET.
Can I watch the NFL for free? Yes. With an antenna, you can watch local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games for free.
Which games are on Prime Video? Almost every Thursday Night Football game, plus the Black Friday game on Nov. 27.
We update this page every week of the season. Bookmark it, and check our NFL Schedule section for the full week-by-week list.
