How to watch NFL on Firestick for free?

By Ritik Rawat in FireStick Channels - November 3, 2022

This article will address all of your questions about whether or not you can watch NFL on Firestick for Free. Whether you will have to pay for it or not. We will show you how you can watch NFL on Firestick using streaming media players such as Firestick through various channels that are linked to this Amazon device. 

NFL Network and NFL RedZone can be streamed via the NFL App on Amazon Fire TV. NFL Network and NFL RedZone can be streamed via the NFL App on Apple TV. NFL Network and NFL RedZone can be streamed via the NFL App on Roku.

How you can stream and watch NFL on Firestick for free

There are many ways through which you can watch NFL on Firestick without any cable connection. However, you would still have to buy a paid subscription for the fact that the NFL game lasts for 18 weeks and no channel offers free trials for such longevity. But, one of the hacks would be to watch NFL on different channels by using their free trial services until the sports last. In the next sections, we will be providing you with the last of the channels that come with a free trial so don’t worry.

Watch NFL on Firestick for Free

Watch NFL on Firestick for Free: How to install and activate NBC, Sports, ESPN, CBC, and Fox Sports? This is how you will be installing these apps on Firestick

Step1: Searching for the app

Go to the search menu from your home screen and type the name of the app you are looking for. This can be done through the on-screen keyboard that will be provided to you. You can also get the desired results by using the voice command. The voice command feature is available in all Fire TV devices and can be used for selection and scrolling processes.

Step 2: Get your app by clicking ‘Get’

For the purpose of installing the app, you have to now click the ‘Get’ button, lying next to the app icon

Step 3: Open the app

 Under the ‘ Your apps and channels’ section the desired app would be there, now simply launch or Open it.

App activation on Firestick

Cable channels like NBC Sports, Fox Sports, etc. will need you to first install the app and then activate it. This is how the process will follow:

  • Launch the application
  • From the settings, click the ‘Sign In with TV Provider option from the settings’’
  • After you have signed in, the activation code will be generated that you may take note of.
  • The channel that you want to activate will have a specific activation page that you can simply find out by typing ‘name of the channel +activate’. After you have reached the page simply enter the activation code.
  • After you have entered the code, you will finally be able to access the content from your desired channel.

Also Read: How to access the NFL Red zone on FireStick?

How to watch NFL on Firestick through other means?

Now you got the answer for what are those platforms via which you can watch NFL on Firestick for Free. Beside that there are several other mediums other than the ones listed above through which you can enjoy glimpses of your favorite sports. They are:

  • NFL Network

NFL Network is available on FireStick. Subscribe to Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV

  1. Go to your Firestick’s home screen, click the search bar, and type NFL into the search bar.
  2. Open the NFL app on the Firestick device by clicking on it.
  3. Select the GET option. Click open once the app has been installed.
  • Sling TV

When it comes to affordability Sling TV stands out as one of the finest contenders. Over the recent years, the popularity of this streaming platform is accentuating as more and more people are heading over here to watch their favorite content from different channels in the lack of cable subscriptions. Sling TV is an entity independent of Firestick, so if you don’t have a firestick device or want to go for alternatives then it would be available on iOS, Android, Android TV, NVIDIA Shield, and Apple TV.

What does Sling TV offer?

With sling TV you can access more than 50 channels in full-HD quality. One of them is NFL and that is how you will be streaming it on Firestick.

  • Hulu

Hulu is another streaming platform that is only available inside the US.

What does Hulu offer?

With Hulu, you can watch NFL games as well more than 75 channels along with features such as 50 hours of cloud DVR support, various HBO shows, and whatnot.

Hulu free or not?

  1. Hulu for $5.99 per month where the first month will be free (with ads)
  2. Hulu for $11.99 per month where the first month will be free (with no ads)
  3. Hulu+Live TV for $64.99 per month where the first week will be free
  4. It also includes a bundle which is Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+bundle for $12.99 per month where there won’t be any free trial.

If you don’t have any budget constraints as such then you can go for the bundle giving you access to elite streaming services such as ESPN+ and Disney +

Also Read: How to Watch Sky Sports on FireStick?

  • Fubo TV

Entertaining the sports palette of US, Spanish and Canadian residents, Fubo TV is a streaming television service and the type of sports streamed varies from country to country. When it comes to streaming NFL online, Fubo TV definitely has it, but alas not for free, as part of their Fubo sports plus package.

Can I watch NFL on Firestick for Free via Fubo TV?

There is a 7-day free trial that you can make use of but for the long term, they have a 75.99$ monthly plan that will provide you unlimited access to not just NFL but to other 90 channels.

  • Youtube TV

Youtube TV is a relatively new player in the market that can be gauged by the fact that it has only 85 channels in its realm. However, installation it on your Firestick device could serve as means of watching NFL on Firestick. Since it is owned by Google, you can be assured of the bolstered streaming quality and unlimited cloud DVR support.

Also Read: Guide to Install Centry Sports Kodi Addon on FireStick

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you watch the NFL on Firestick without a cable connection?

You can watch NFL on Firestick without a cable connection by subscribing to a live TV streaming service that offers NFL Network. Services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and AT&T TV Now all offer NFL Network as part of their channel packages, and you can sign up for a free trial to test them out.

What is the hack to watching NFL on different channels?

The hack to watching NFL on different channels is to find a live TV streaming service that offers the channels you want. Services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and AT&T TV Now all offer a variety of channels, so you can pick and choose the ones that suit your needs. You can also sign up for a free trial to test them out.

What are the channels that come with a free trial?

If you want to watch NFL on Firestick for Free there are certain limitations. The channels that come with a free trial vary depending on the live TV streaming service you choose. Services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and AT&T TV Now all offer a variety of channels, so you can pick and choose the ones that suit your needs. You can also sign up for a free trial to test them out.

How long does the NFL game last?

The NFL game typically lasts about three hours.

Do any channels offer free trials for the NFL game?

Some channels do offer free trials for the NFL game. However, these free trials typically only last for a limited time, so you’ll need to be sure to cancel if you don’t want to be charged.

Conclusion: Watch NFL on Firestick for Free

The channels or apps mentioned above can serve as the best source for watching NFL on Firestick. If you want to stream it for free then you can get free trials of Fubo TV, sling TV, youtube TV, or Hulu.

Visit the NFL official website for more details.