If you’re thinking about NFL Sunday Ticket this season, let’s save you some money. My full breakdown for 2026 is in the video below, but here are three quick things you need to know.
1. What You Get (and What You Don’t)
NFL Sunday Ticket will not get you every NFL game. What you’re actually paying for are Sunday afternoon out-of-market games (1:00 PM and 4:05/4:25 PM ET kickoffs).
That means:
- ✅ Sunday afternoon games not shown in your area
- ❌ No primetime games
- ❌ No playoffs
- ❌ No locally aired Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX
You can bundle Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV to help fill in some of those gaps, or buy Sunday Ticket as a standalone service through YouTube.
2. Pricing and Payment Options
You don’t have to pay for the entire season at once. YouTube now lets you split the cost into monthly payments, but the total is still the full season price for the season pass.
There are two main options:
- Season pass: Pay upfront or monthly; locked in for the full season
- Month-to-month: Higher monthly price but more flexible; cancel anytime (confirm availability)
If you bundle with YouTube TV, don’t forget to factor in the base plan cost. Promotions pop up, but they rarely last all season.
Check out my related savings guide for YouTube TV. Look into the new Sports Plan!
3. Ways to Save
NFL Sunday Ticket is expensive, but there are ways to save for both new and returning subscribers.
- New subscribers: Discounts for YouTube Premium members, students and military. There are also deals for Xfinity, Best Buy and Verizon customers.
- Returning subscribers: Some viewers (including me) have been offered discounts through email. Even if you don’t get a targeted email, try contacting YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket support via chat or call them at 833-389-2054. Viewers in my comments confirmed they showed my $144-off deal to support and got the discount applied.
If the price is still too much, consider NFL RedZone as a cheaper alternative. It shows every touchdown and can be added to many live TV streaming services or bundled with NFL+ Premium.
Will there be a free 3-4 month trial of HBOMax – given out in December to NFL SUNDAY TICKET customers, as in the past 2 years?
Not heard about that at this point.