How to Watch NFL in the UK: Sky Sports, NFL Game Pass & More
NFL (American Football) is back for another season in 2025, and the options for watching and streaming it in the UK have expanded significantly. Channel 5 now offers free coverage on Sundays, while Sky Sports has increased its NFL offerings by almost 50%. Additionally, there are various other options available for streaming the games, including the official NFL Game Pass on DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube add-ons.
The NFL Game Pass is the official online streaming service for American football in the UK, similar to Netflix but for football. It allows viewers to watch games live or on-demand throughout the season on various devices with the app. The Game Pass is now available on DAZN, a global sports streaming service, offering games with US broadcast commentary and analysis. The service also includes NFL shows like Hard Knocks and A Football Life, with the option to download games for offline viewing.
DAZN offers a premium subscription called Season Pro Ultimate, which includes exclusive features like Multiview (watching up to 4 games at once), streaming on 5 devices in 2 locations simultaneously, HDR & Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, alternative feeds, and more. The subscription plans range from weekly to annual options, with prices starting from £15.99 per week to £189.99 annually.
One important aspect to note with Game Pass is the blackout rules, which may affect the availability of certain games for live streaming. Sky Sports has priority for specific games, meaning some games may only be available on Game Pass 24 hours after the initial broadcast. However, blackout restrictions do not apply to all games, including Monday, Thursday, and Sunday night games, U.S. Thanksgiving Day games, playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
For those looking to watch NFL for free, Channel 5 has expanded its coverage to include Sunday games alongside the existing Monday night games. The new coverage will feature unique formats like ‘NFL: Big Game Night’, where teams compete in the studio during breaks. Channel 5 will also broadcast international games, Thanksgiving Day specials, playoff games, and Super Bowl 2026 for free.
In addition to Game Pass on DAZN, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube now offer the option to watch NFL games as an add-on channel subscription. The prices vary for monthly and seasonal subscriptions, with the full season option on YouTube considered the best value. Sky Sports remains a popular choice for watching NFL on broadcast TV in the UK, offering a dedicated channel and expanded coverage of almost 50% more games. Sky customers can watch games live on the NFL channel or via Sky Go, with alternative viewing options available through Now (previously Now TV) for non-satellite customers.
Overall, the 2025 NFL season offers a plethora of options for UK viewers to watch and stream games, ranging from free-to-air coverage on Channel 5 to premium subscriptions on DAZN and Sky Sports. With various platforms and services available, fans can choose the best option based on their preferences and viewing devices.
