NFL RedZone streams explained: How to watch the 2024 Sunday football show for free without cable

The NFL remains one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the United States – and the world – thanks in large part to NFL RedZone. Chris Hanson's Sunday afternoon program, which proudly airs “seven hours of commercial-free football” each week and shows every single touchdown, has become the king of the football experience.

RedZone works for a variety of reasons. First, it cuts out the annoying commercials that plague most single-game broadcasts. When a game goes to commercials, RedZone cuts away from that game and takes the audience to the next best game action. It's nonstop football without the annoying interruptions.

This also makes it easier for fantasy football fans to follow their players, as they can watch key plays and 100 percent of touchdowns without any commercial breaks.

Best of all, NFL fans don't need cable to access RedZone. Thanks to the launch of numerous streaming services carrying the channel, even cord-canceling revolutionaries can join in on the seven-hour viewing party every Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Of course, it can be confusing these days to keep track of which services offer what. For those looking to join the masses who enjoy NFL RedZone each year, here's everything you need to know.

NFL RedZone streams, explained

There are plenty of ways for NFL fans to watch NFL RedZone even without cable. The program is carried by several streaming services, giving viewers multiple options to watch Hanson in action for seven hours of commercial-free football.

Fubo, which is available with a free trial, is among the networks that offer NFL Network to consumers, while NFL RedZone can be added to the package as part of the Sports Plus add-on. There are also NFL+, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

Free NFL RedZone stream

Several streaming services offer a free trial, but Fubo is unique compared to the others. Why? Because NFL RedZone is included in the free trial, even though it's part of a premium package upgrade.

Fubo offers viewers access to all NFL games not available on Amazon Prime during the 2023 NFL season, including Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and the Sunday afternoon games airing in your local market.

Fubo also has access to NFL Network programming.

What channel does NFL RedZone air on?

One of the benefits of streaming is that you no longer have to remember the NFL RedZone channel number. However, cable TV users still have to remember the channel number to find the program.

Below you can find the NFL RedZone channel listings on each major cable provider:

How much does NFL RedZone cost?

The cost of NFL RedZone varies depending on the streaming service you use. The cheapest option is to use NFL+, where RedZone is part of the premium package. Streamers only have to pay $14.99 per month for this, but only have access to NFL Network programming and select national games.

Those looking for a more comprehensive streaming option may want to look elsewhere. Most major streamers provide RedZone with an add-on. These add-ons cost between $9.99 and $15 per month.

Below you can see how much the NFL RedZone add-on costs on each major streaming service and what the total cost would be for each service in addition to the base package.

Is NFL RedZone on Fubo?

Yes, NFL RedZone is available on Fubo as part of the Sports Plus package. Fubo offers a free trial and gives NFL fans access to all NFL games not available on Amazon Prime during the 2024 season. So, anyone who wants to watch multiple games and stream NFL RedZone can sign up for the free trial and experience the ad-free NFL action.

Is NFL RedZone on YouTube TV?

Yes, NFL RedZone is on YouTube TV. Like Fubo, YouTube TV offers NFL RedZone as part of its Sports Plus Add-Ons package. There's a free trial and cable TV holdouts in particular can access RedZone without paying for YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket.

Is NFL RedZone on Hulu?

Yes, NFL RedZone is available on Hulu as part of the Sports Add-on package. There is also a free trial available.

Is NFL RedZone on Sling TV?

Yes, NFL RedZone is available on Sling TV as part of its sports add-ons. Sling is the cheapest of the major streamers that will broadcast the event – aside from NFL+ – but doesn't offer a free trial. Additionally, viewers won't have access to the NFL games on Fox because Sling doesn't carry those channels.

Is NFL RedZone on NFL+?

Yes, NFL RedZone is available on NFL+ as part of the premium package. Streamers can access all NFL Network programming, NFL RedZone, and select national games as part of this service. Football junkies can also access All-22 coaches' films after games.

Is NFL RedZone streaming on DirecTV?

Yes, NFL RedZone will be available on DirecTV Stream. It will be available as part of the service's sports add-on package and will cost an additional $15 per month, continuing the NFL's longstanding relationship with DirecTV even after Sunday Ticket moves to YouTube TV.

Jacob Camenker contributed to this article.