The first NFL Sunday of the season is finally here but for cord-cutters, it can be confusing trying to figure out the best way to stream all of the football games every week. Between blackouts and cash back, free trials and price hikes, there is a lot to consider when picking a live TV streaming service to watch football this season. So, let us make it easy for you. If you still don’t know how you are going to watch the first weekend of NFL action, we recommend Hulu + Live TV. The service is the only streamer that currently has all of the channels airing NFL action and a free trial long enough to watch games on both Sunday and Monday.

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Three-Day Free Trial

So, if you want to watch your in-market games on CBS and Fox as well as the national games on NBC and ESPN, Hulu + Live TV is your best bet. The streamer offers a three-day free trial, so if you sign up today, you will get two days worth of NFL action, and you’ll still have an extra day to check out what types of non-sports content it has to offer.

If after your three-day free trial, you decide that you want to keep Hulu + Live, you are in line for major savings. Anyone who signs up for the service before Wednesday, Sept. 11 will automatically get $30 back after their first month of service. This isn’t a bill credit that requires you to stay signed up for a second month to take advantage of it.

Anyone who signed up for Hulu + Live TV this week and opts for the ad-supported Disney Bundle Basic that comes with their subscription for free will automatically get $30 back on their method of payment after one month. At that point, they are able to upgrade to the ad-free Disney Bundle if they would like. A subscription to Hulu + Live TV runs $76.99, so after the rebate, your first month will cost just $47.

How to Get $30 Back With a Hulu + Live TV Subscription

• Click here to get the deal.
• Click “Start Your Free Trial.”
• Enter your email or create a profile.
• Select the ad-supported Disney Bundle Basic.
• Complete the signup process.
• Enjoy the NFL, “Only Murders in the Building,” and more while saving $30.

$30 Cash-Back Offer

While Hulu + Live TV’s three-day free trial is the longest available that lets you watch all of the NFL action this weekend, it is not the longest for a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV STREAM offers a five-day free trial, and typically has the most top channels of any competing service. However, DIRECTV is currently engaged in a bitter carriage dispute with Disney that has pulled ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FX, Disney Channel, and more from the satellite and streaming company’s offerings.

Watch Every Channel With NFL Games

This means that if you wanted to watch the NFL via DIRECTV STREAM or DIRECTV Via Internet, you would be missing “Monday Night Football” on ESPN and ABC, unless there is an unexpected breakthrough before kickoff on Monday night. So, Hulu + Live TV is the only service that has all of the channels you need to watch every NFL game available in your market and also offers a free trial.

YouTube TV is slightly cheaper than Hulu + Live TV, but when you factor in that the latter comes with free access to the Hulu on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+, the value of Hulu + Live TV pushes it over the edge.

Keep in mind that on Oct. 17, Disney will raise the price of nearly all of its streaming products, including Hulu + Live TV. Both the plan that includes the ad-supported Disney bundle and the one that comes with the ad-free option will increase by $6 per month. So, mid-way through the season, it might be worth looking into a lower-cost option. But, that’s what’s great about streaming services is that there are no long-term contracts. So you can enjoy your one month of Hulu + Live TV (including a three-day free trial), get your $30 cash back, and then decide if you want to pay $82.99 to keep the service or move to a different option.

Free 3-Day Trial

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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.

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Where it really separates itself is value. Your subscription doesn’t just cover live TV — it also includes full access to Hulu’s on-demand library, plus bundled subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN Select content at no extra cost. That means you’re getting everything from next-day network TV episodes and Hulu Originals, to Marvel, Star Wars, and live sports content all in one place without juggling multiple bills.

For sports fans, Hulu + Live TV also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) in select areas, a feature many competing services have dropped. That can be a big deal if you’re trying to follow local MLB, NBA, or NHL teams.

The DVR experience is another strong point. Subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to fast-forward through commercials on recorded content — a feature that used to cost extra but is now standard. It’s designed to feel closer to a traditional cable DVR, just without the box.

If you want to customize further, several add-ons are available. You can upgrade to premium channels like HBO, Showtime, or Starz, add an unlimited streams option for households with lots of viewers, or go ad-free on Hulu’s on-demand content (live TV will still include ads).

Overall, Hulu + Live TV is less about being the cheapest option and more about being the most comprehensive. It’s built for people who want live TV, on-demand shows, and bundled streaming services all under one roof — without having to piece everything together themselves.

Free 3-Day Trial

$89.99+ / month

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