Something to stream every day: football edition
Something to stream every day: football edition
The NFL and college football are back with a vengeance this week, and they have a large presence on our list of things to stream each day.
Happy September, fellow autumn lovers! We’re just a few weeks away from the end of summer, but the trappings of fall have already arrived for some. That means cool temperatures, sweaters, Halloween decorations in stores, and of course, football, football, and more football.
There’ll be a heavy presence of football on this week’s list of new shows and movies to watch this week, but we’ll also have plenty of TV shows and movies to offer viewers who don’t care about the gridiron. See the best picks for new TV and movie premieres to watch this week!
Monday, Sept. 1
‘Barney's World’ fall season premiere | HBO Max
Barney, the singing and dancing purple dinosaur, is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends at the local playground. Each episode, Barney and his friends help to impart important lessons to the kids, with lots of fun and laughter along the way.
This is a good streaming option for parents who need something for the kids to watch, but it also bears watching in the wider context of HBO Max’s content philosophy. HBO Max has been steadily moving away from kids titles, and though this show only launched in 2024, it may not be long for this world if it doesn’t attract a large viewership.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
‘Murder 360’ | Paramount+
More true crime for your September, anyone? True crime from every angle. “Murder 360” dives deep into motive, method, and psychology with expert analysis, intimate interviews, and gripping cases—from thrill killings to deadly vows. The show will give viewers a more in-depth view of these murderous cases than they’ve ever seen before.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Episode by episode, “Murder 360” will explore cases like the years-long manhunt for the Bayou Strangler, the disappearance of a religious woman and her husband’s questionable devotion, and the tragic story of a decorated Marine who is ambushed at her child’s school.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
‘Wednesday’ Season 2, part B release Netflix
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at the fantastical school Nevermore Academy. All the while, gifts she never anticipated begin to develop in Wednesday, causing her to wonder just what else the future has in store.
There’s also the fact that Wednesday’s little brother, Pugsley, is now a student at Nevermore and is desperate to fit in. Morticia and Gomez find themselves around the campus quite a bit more as well, and if there’s one thing that’s harder to solve than a murder spree, it’s how to navigate family dynamics at school
Thursday, Sept. 4
NFL 2025 kickoff, Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles | Peacock
The 2025 NFL season has arrived at last. The home team Philadelphia Eagles, are fresh off a season that saw them win the Super Bowl, and quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and a nasty defense have their eye on another deep playoff run again this season.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
On the other side, the Dallas Cowboys saw their playoff chances take a big hit just days before the season, when they traded outside linebacker Micah Parsons because…well, I’m sure there were compelling reasons. How will the team look in its season debut, especially on defense?
Friday, Sept. 5
NFL from Brazil, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers | Stream for free on YouTube
Yes, I know, it’s a lot of football to watch this week. What can I say, I love football! And this game from Sao Paulo, Brazil has plenty of intriguing storylines to discuss. To start with, it’s the first game in NFL history that will stream completely free on YouTube, with no subscription fee of any kind required.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.
The game itself is also an epic AFC West matchup that will feature a duel of two of the best quarterbacks in the conference. Justin Herbert vs. Patrick Mahomes is always must-see TV, and the winner may have an early leg up on the conference title this season.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Michigan Wolverines vs. Oklahoma Sooners | ABC, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
The 2025 college football season continues this week with a matchup against two top-25 teams that have aspirations to be in the conversation for a playoff spot at the end of the year. Michigan vs. Oklahoma will see a matchup of two college football bluebloods that even casual fans will want to tune in for.
Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $89.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge.
New Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood will see his first road start as the leader in the huddle, and he’ll head into a hostile Norman to see if he can’t get the better of a duel with Sooners transfer quarterback John Mateer. Who’ll get the better of this fun Week 2 matchup?
Sunday, Sept. 7
NFL Sunday kickoff | ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC | Watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV.
I promise, I won’t do this every week of football season. Really. But with every NFL team not playing on Thursday or Friday scheduled to be in action on Sunday (or Monday night), I couldn’t ignore the opening weekend of the 2025 NFL season. Games will air across major broadcast channels during the day, and the first “Sunday Night Football” game of the year will also air.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.
There are some intriguing storylines to pay attention to in Week 1. An NFC North showdown of titans will see the Detroit Lions play the Green Bay Packers, and the Baltimore Ravens will face the Buffalo Bills on “SNF.” After a long, sometimes-exhausting offseason, football is officially back!