For the 2022 season, NFL fans may want to watch their games in ultra-high-definition. This year, only FOX is expected to stream some games in 4K. CBS, ESPN, and NBC do not broadcast NFL games in 4K.
4K NFL Live Viewing Options
The simplest way to get 4K is to pay for an add-on to see the games on a live TV streaming service. To watch 4K games on fuboTV, you’ll need the Elite Plan ($79.99/month). With YouTube TV, you’ll need the base plan ($72.99 / month) plus the 4K add-on ($19.99/month after a 30-day free trial).
Those options, while expensive, are the most straightforward way to access the 4K games.
The Free Workaround
If you subscribe to any live TV provider that carries FOX, you can watch 4K games for free with the Fox Sports app. When you open the app, you’ll have the opportunity to authenticate your provider. Simply follow the on-screen prompts and you’ll be able to watch the games live.
Unfortunately, outside of select games on FOX, no other NFL telecasts have been available in 4K. But, even if they do add 4K games on NBC, CBS, or ESPN, you will likely need an upgraded package from fuboTV or YouTube TV to watch them.
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $25 OFF | Sign Up | |||
| $79.99 | $94.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
| Fox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |