Football fans, prepare for the biggest calendar drop of the year during the 2025 NFL Schedule Release. Tonight’s release is the unofficial kickoff to the next NFL season full of surprises, rivalries, and can’t-miss matchups that will have fans marking their calendars faster than a two-minute drill.
Tonight’s football fans will first look at holiday games for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Black Friday, primetime matchups, and the NFL’s international slate of games. Key revenge games, rookie QB debuts, and potential playoff previews, with all roads leading to Super Bowl LX (60) on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. This will be the first time Vegas will host the big game.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the NFL Schedule Release live without cable.
When to Watch
2025 NFL Schedule Release (Wednesday, May 14)
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Channel(s): ESPN2, NFL Network
- Stream: DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Plex, or NFL+
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Schedule Release Live Without Cable TV
NFL Network and ESPN/ABC are the home of the 2025 NFL Schedule Release , and cord cutters can watch all the action on the gridiron on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any compatible device with a subscription to DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV. The draft and more exclusive content will also be available to stream on NFL+.
Plex and other FAST users can stream this year’s schedule release on the NFL Channel.
You can find out more about each streaming service below.
Watch the NFL Schedule Release Live on DIRECTV
Stream the NFL Schedule Release live with DIRECTV. The Entertainment package includes the 2025 NFL Schedule Release on ESPN2 in a lineup of over 90 channels for only $84.99 per month. Unlock NFL Network by upgrading to the Choice plan or adding the Sports Pack add-on.
DIRECTV also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including NFL Network, Fox, ESPN networks, FS1, TBS, TNT, and ABC in select markets, for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content, and more on ESPN+.
With all DIRECTV plans, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the NFL Schedule Release Live on Fubo
Stream the NFL Schedule Releasea live on ESPN2 and NFL Network with the Pro plan from Fubo. Stream the NFL Schedule Release and over 100 sporting events, in a lineup of over 220 channels for only $84.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the season and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours and Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and save $20 on the first month.
Watch the NFL Schedule Release Live on Hulu + Live TV
Stream over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. The streamer includes all of the NFL Schedule Release coverage on ESPN2, NFL Network, and more popular entertainment, lifestyle, news, and sports networks. Plus, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Try Hulu + Live TV free for three days.
Watch the NFL Schedule Release Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including the NFL Schedule Release on ESPN2, NFL Network, and more with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
Save $46 over two months if you subscribe by July 31.
Stream the NFL Schedule Release Live on NFL+
As the official streaming service of the NFL, NFL+ allows you to watch live NFL games on your mobile device. The NFL+ plan allows you to stream live local and primetime regular and postseason games on your phone and tablet. Plus, you can watch NFL Network, listen to live game audio, stream NFL Films and more on demand and ad-free and much more for only $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
Upgrade to NFL+ Premium and get everything listed above and you can stream NFL RedZone on your TV, PC, phone, or tablet and watch the All-22 coaches film, full and condensed replays for only $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year.