The NFL season continues tonight with a big matchup. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The game is being played in Brazil. Fans should know this game will not air on TV. It will stream only on YouTube.
This is part of the league’s push to reach more fans worldwide. It is also the first time YouTube will stream a live NFL game. According to Reuters, the NFL sees streaming as key to growing its global audience.
How to Watch NFL Game Tonight Without Cable
Fans asking how to watch the NFL game tonight must go online. The game streams only on YouTube. No network TV, no cable. This is a streaming exclusive.
YouTubeTV offers access with a free trial for new users. After the trial, it costs about $83 per month. That is the only official way to stream the game live. Other services will not carry the game.
Amazon Prime Video will show its first game of the season on Sept. 11. ESPN+ and Peacock also have streaming-exclusive games later this year. Netflix will stream a game on Christmas Day. But tonight, the Chiefs vs Chargers game belongs only to YouTube.
Why the NFL Chose Streaming for Tonight’s Game
The NFL is changing how fans watch games. Streaming deals bring in more money. They also attract younger fans. Many younger viewers do not use cable. They prefer services like YouTube or Amazon.
The NFL already has a deal with YouTube for Sunday Ticket. Tonight’s game is an extension of that deal. The league has tested streaming with Amazon and Peacock. Now YouTube joins that list.
This game also builds on the NFL’s global plan. Brazil has more than 38 million fans. Playing games there makes the sport more international. Last year, the NFL opened the season in Brazil for the first time. It is back again this year.
Fans wondering how to watch NFL game tonight have one clear choice. Go to YouTube at 8:00 p.m. ET. That is the only way to see the Chiefs and Chargers live.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: How to watch NFL game tonight live?
You can watch tonight’s NFL game on YouTube at 8:00 p.m. ET. It is a streaming exclusive.
Q2: Can I watch without cable?
Yes. No cable is needed. Only YouTube will stream the game live.
Q3: Is YouTube free for tonight’s NFL game?
New users can try YouTubeTV with a free trial. After that, it costs $83 per month.
Q4: Why is the NFL streaming games only?
Streaming deals reach younger fans and bring more money. It also helps the NFL expand globally.
Q5: Will Amazon Prime show tonight’s game?
No. Amazon’s first game is on Sept. 11. Tonight’s game is only on YouTube.
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