Reddit NFL Streams may have been your go-to place to stream the NFL preseason games. Now that it’s been banned, what are the best alternatives?
The NFL preseason is on the horizon, but where can the games be streamed live in the coming weeks? With several games being aired nationally across the various networks, let’s take a look at where you can find each of the NFL games on live streams.
You don’t have to miss a single snap in before things really get going and the NFL Network will have nearly half of the preseason games live.
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The NFL preseason, all things being equal, is not particularly known for its watchability. Sure, you see players on the field, wearing your team’s uniform. It’s a great time to see some names that most likely will disappear during the regular season.
What is the best way to stream the live NFL preseason games in the coming weeks, and what service provides the cheapest realistic option?
NFL Network recently announced that they will broadcast a record 23 live games. On top of that, they will be the only network to show all 48 games, but how can you watch or stream the NFL preseason games, whether live or not?
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To view every game this season, a cable or streaming subscription that contains NFL Network will be required. If you also want to watch the preseason games broadcast on FOX, ESPN, CBS, and NBC, you may also need further subscriptions.
As it stands, the cheapest option to stream live NFL preseason games appears to be Sling TV. For $35 per month, you can get full access to the NFL Network, as well as access to FOX and NBC. That combination will offer the potential to stream 25 of the 28 live NFL preseason games broadcast nationally.
At the higher cost of $65 a month, fuboTV and YouTube TV both offer the capability to stream all 28 nationally broadcast NFL preseason games live. All three streaming services will also offer access to stream all 48 preseason games, whether live or on-demand viewing.
There are a total of 28 NFL preseason games being broadcast nationally, including the Hall of Fame Game, that can be watched via stream over the coming weeks. Let’s take a look at the schedule and which network each game will be shown live on.
You might be concerned about missing the action now that Reddit banned r/nflstreams. Read on to find to why Reddit NFL streams was banned and what the best alternatives are.
The r/nflstreams subreddit was one of the most valuable resources for NFL fans around the world. Links, which were reliable for the most part, were posted for every single NFL game.
Fans were also spoiled for choice, considering they could watch NFL Redzone and NFL Network. And the best part about all of this was that the streams were completely free. No payment, no account, just a link with a couple of pop-ups here and there.
However, the free ride came to an end when Reddit banned the page. So, why did Reddit ban one of their most popular pages?
The short answer to this question is that the subreddit was technically illegal. If you watch other sports, you probably weren’t too surprised to see Reddit make this decision. Before the ban, the page for NBA and Soccer streams were also taken down.
The basic problem is that posting free links is a clear case of copyright infringement and leagues were starting to take notice. Interestingly though, Reddit was never forced to ban the subreddit, but rather chose to do so according to their own repeat infringement policy.
Of course, there are very few truly free ways to watch the NFL. One of the best way is with the Yahoo! Sports App. Users can livestream games for free on their phones or tablets.
This includes MNF and TNF games too. However, fans can only watch games which are broadcast in their local TV market. The official NFL app also works in a similar way.
Keep in mind, these are option for streaming local games, and are not available for fans outside of the United States.
The following were some of the streaming platforms available this year with their prices and features. Of course, by the time next season comes around, these details are subject to change.
All Thursday Night Football games can be live-streamed using Amazon prime video. If you already have a prime subscription, you can stream the games at no additional charge.
This year, fans can watch NFL games live with Hulu+LiveTV. The normal Hulu package doesn’t include NFL coverage, but users can watch ESPN, NBC, Fox, and CBS for a fee.
Price: $54.99/month
What’s missing?: NFL Redzone and NFL Network
Subscribers will have access to sports channels including ESPN and NFL Network. Additionally, there is an option for a 7 day free trial and for an extra $10.99, you can watch NFL Redzone too.
Price: $64.99
What’s missing?: ABC
This may be the most comprehensive option for streaming NFL in 2020. With Youtube TV, you can access every channel you need for the NFL (and more). However, you will have to pay an additional $10.99 for Redzone similar to FuboTV.
Both streaming services will be available via mobile apps on Android and IOS. Moreover, fans can watch the games on their TVs using Roku, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV with both Youtube TV and FuboTV.
Price: $64.99
What’s missing?: Technically, nothing. You’ll have to pay an additional fee for Redzone, though.
Fans can also stream games on a number of other platforms including Sling, AT&TV Now, Vidgo, and CBS All Access.
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