As part of its deal with the NFL, Thursday Night Football is streaming exclusively on Amazon's Prime

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Can I watch NFL Thursday night games for free on broadcast television?
This is where things get a little tricky. If you live in the home town of one of the two teams that are playing on any particular Thursday, you’ll likely have an opportunity to watch, even if you don’t have an Amazon Prime account. Simulcasts will be offered on broadcast networks, letting you watch for free with a good HD antenna.

But if you’re outside of the range of those stations, streaming or a trip to the local sports bar is your only option.

Can I stream NFL Thursday night games live online if I don’t have an Amazon Prime account?
No. While the many streaming services can help you watch games any other day, Amazon has exclusivity to these games, preventing other streaming services from carrying them.

What changes will Amazon bring to the NFL games it airs?
Amazon gets that the streaming audience could be a bit different than the broadcast one, so it’s planning some unique twists on the game.

It will, for instance, overlay stats and game updates using its “X-Ray” technology, much like it offers information on which actors are in a scene during a film or TV show. An alternate stream will also be made for younger audiences, with the YouTube group Dude Perfect replacing the standard play-by-play and color commentary team.

Who is Amazon’s broadcast team?
Amazon has hired some of the most recognizable announcers and commentators as it jumps into the NFL. Al Michaels, who has called both Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football, will lead the team. Kirk Herbstreit, who has focused mainly on college games and been a key player on ESPN’s “College GameDay” program, will be the color commentator. And All-Pro players Richard Sherman and Tony Gonzalez will be analysts, alongside former Los Angeles Ram Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick, who played with nine teams during his career.

Will I be able to watch Thursday Night Football at my favorite bar or restaurant?
Yes. Amazon struck a deal with DirecTV that will allow over 300,000 bars and restaurants round the country to air the game

Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the Thursday night games?
Kind of. The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market as well as any played in prime time.

[Lovie777]

1. Channel 7 showing it I think......

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3. Do you live in the home town of one of the teams?

[Lovie777]

6. My hubby told me it's channel 11 (fox) that's showing the game . ...

Los Angeles. And I think I can get it on Amazon Prime also.

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12. Well the Chargers are playing the Chiefs

So the game tonight is available on local television for LA and Kansas City Areas only.

[CentralMass]

2. The NFL app also lets you stream the radio broadcast of most of the games.

I listened to the Patriots getting their asses kicked by Miami Dolphins onSunday. It was probably less painfull then watching it.

Since the local radio station the cover the local team block the game broadcast if you stream the radio station. Being able to listen on tge zBFL app is at keast something.

[Auggie]

4. I highly suggest boycotting the pay-to-watch subscription model ...

it only encourages more of this tomfoolery.

[jimfields33]

5. Everyone wanted to pick and chose their channels. It's here.

So many over the years wanted alacart so everyone should be happy. I have cable, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon prime. I spend 250 a month but don’t have any restrictions.

[Auggie]

9. We pick and choose streaming services, not channels.

[asiliveandbreathe]

8. Exactly..

[asiliveandbreathe]

7. Thanks for posting - I was just looking around..just can't believe the NFL

would demonstrate their appreciation for ALL the football fans who brought them this far by screwing them, assh^&*(..screw them and Amazon Bezos..can't stand Herbstreit..

Just watch..ALL the apps will have charges in the future..

[Auggie]

10. Never mind

You covered it in your response

[asiliveandbreathe]

13. Auggie..what about the people who can't afford pay per view, or go out to a restaurant..or in a

hospital...or nursing care facility - NO FOOTBALL FOR YOU TONIGHT...this is totally uncalled for..my husband keeps saying this sucks..he loves football, like so many millions..too many people working hard for every penny, this being like a reward, waiting for football, sit down in your easy chair..and watch a GD football game..nope..

#boycott NFL..and Amazon...(ha, fat chance)

[Auggie]

14. Agree. It's not necessary to boycott Amazon Prime totally ...

just during football season.

They're paying about $1 billion a year, BTW.

The league announced Thursday it’s renewing TV rights with all of its existing broadcast partners and adding Amazon Prime Video as an exclusive partner for its Thursday Night Football package. It’s the first time a streaming service will carry a full package of games exclusively. Amazon is paying about $1 billion per year, according to people familiar with the matter. Amazon’s deal runs 10 years and begins in 2023. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/18/nfl-media-rights-deal-2023-2033-amazon-gets-exclusive-thursday-night.html

[rurallib]

11. Since you've got to pay to see it, will they do away with commercials?

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15. No, you get to see commercials AND Jeff Bezos

who is sitting with Roger Goodell.

[tishaLA]

16. The opening was good. The graphics are bad

Al Michaels is still terrible.

[Rebl2]

18. Used to

like him, but not last night.

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17. I was able

to watch the game on my local NBC affiliate last night. I tried to watch it on A. Prime but didn’t care for it.