How to watch Thursday Night Football with a VPN
Football fans can stream every Thursday Night Football game with ExpressVPN by following just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a U.S. server location.
- Sign up for Prime Video or head to Twitch.TV.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Twitch
Price: Free
Twitch.tv is expected to once again offer free Thursday Night Football streams throughout the 2023 season. Twitch also offers alternate broadcasts, including a Spanish-language simulcast.
Can I use a VPN to watch Thursday Night Football games from another country?
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Why do you need a VPN to watch Thursday Night Football?
Chicken wings, cold drinks, and a comfy chair aren’t the only ways to properly enjoy Thursday Night Football games. You’ll want to add ExpressVPN to your football-viewing palate this fall. Not only does ExpressVPN offer servers in 105 countries across the globe, all of which are optimized for speed and security, but you can stream every game, from the preseason through Super Bowl 59, on computers, smartphones, and even smart TVs and gaming consoles. A 6-month or 12-month subscription covers up to eight simultaneous connections, allowing you to watch your favorite teams—and track your fantasy team along the way—in blazing-fast HD.
Best VPN for watching NFL games in 2023
ExpressVPN is the best VPN for safely and securely streaming Thursday Night Football throughout the 2023 NFL season. Our high-speed servers allow you to enjoy every touchdown without missing a single snap regardless of your device. ExpressVPN offers easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms that other VPNs may not support, like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers, plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!
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Where to watch Thursday Night Football in 2023
You can find a complete guide on how to watch Thursday Night Football below.
U.S.
Prime Video
Price: 15 USD/month
Every Thursday Night Football games will air on Prime Video in 2023. Although most viewers will need to pay for Prime Video to watch every Thursday night game, fans in local markets will be able to watch the games without a Prime subscription. For example, an Eagles fan living in Philadelphia or a Vikings fan living in Minneapolis can watch the Eagles-Vikings showdown through a local affiliate (channel varies depending on the market) in Week 2. However, an Eagles fan living in Detroit would need to watch through Prime. All TNF games will air at 8:20 p.m. ET each week.
Canada
TSN
Price: 20 CAD/month or 200 CAD/year
Country: Canada
TSN airs select Sunday afternoon NFL games, along with Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football in Canada. Note that Canadian subscribers will need a Canadian credit card to subscribe.
United Kingdom
Sky Sports
Price: 22 GBP/month and up
Living in the UK and want to catch Thursday Night Football games? Sky Sports is your best bet for catching streams of the games. You will also need to provide a valid postal code and a UK/Ireland credit or debit card.
If you’re traveling abroad and you already have an existing Sky subscription, you can access Sky Go with a VPN and get set up in a minute!
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
France
beIN Sports
Price: 19 EUR/month
Football fans in France can watch Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Monday Night Football games on beIN Sports channels and the beIN Sports Connect app throughout the 2023 season.
2023 Thursday Night Football schedule
You can find the entire Thursday Night Football schedule below.
| Game | Date and time |
| Philadelphia Eagles 34, Minnesota Vikings 28 | Thursday, September 14, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| San Francisco 49ers 30, New York Giants 12 | Thursday, September 21, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| Detroit Lions 34, Green Bay Packers 20 | Thursday, September 28, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20 | Thursday, October 5, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| Kansas City Chiefs 19, Denver Broncos 8 | Thursday, October 12, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| Jacksonville Jaguars 31, New Orleans Saints 24 | Thursday, October 19, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
Buffalo Bills 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18 | Thursday, October 26, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. BST |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Tennessee Titans 16 | Thursday, November 2, 8:20 p.m. ET / 12:20 a.m. GMT |
| Chicago Bears 16, Carolina Panthers 13 | Thursday, November 9, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| Baltimore Ravens 34, Cincinnati Bengals 20 | Thursday, November 16, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| Miami Dolphins 34, New York Jets 13 | Friday, November 24, 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT |
| Dallas Cowboys 41, Seattle Seahawks 35 | Thursday, November 30, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| New England Patriots 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 18 | Thursday, December 7, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| Las Vegas Raiders 63, Los Angeles Chargers 21 | Thursday, December 14, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| Los Angeles Rams 30, New Orleans Saints 22 | Thursday, December 21, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
| Cleveland Browns 37, New York Jets 20 | Thursday, December 28, 8:20 p.m. ET / 1:20 a.m. GMT |
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FAQ for NFL live streams
Can I stream the NFL outside the United States?
Definitely! NFL Game Pass International is available to customers all over the world, although prices vary by region (check with our Support team for up-to-date advice on the best location). Plus there’s the added bonus of no blackout games! With ExpressVPN you can always stream NFL football games securely and in HD with unlimited bandwidth, just connect to one of our secure, high-speed servers before launching the Game Pass International app.
Can I stream football on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream football on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
- With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
- By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
- By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
- By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
- With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as some streaming consoles and gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN.
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
Does ExpressVPN come with an NFL Game Pass or NFL+ account?
No, you’ll still have to purchase a subscription or create a separate account. But, ExpressVPN ensures you can stream safely and at top speeds, without having to compromise your security or picture quality, and it works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds).
What’s the difference between watching NFL Game Pass International and NFL+ in the U.S.?
In international markets such as Mexico, Brazil, and most EU countries, NFL Game Pass International offers live streaming of all 256 regular-season games, plus the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl, without any blackouts. On the other hand, the NFL+ app in the U.S. offers NFL game live streams for only a single team (within your home market), along with national primetime games. It is also only available for live streams on mobile and tablet devices.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, contact a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
