NFL schedule 2023: Dates, times, teams

We hope you’re ready for football! The 2023 NFL season officially begins Thursday, September 7, and runs all the way through Sunday, February 11, when championship contenders meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Super Bowl LVIII. The 272-game regular season is sure to be a fun one as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs chase a repeat, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles vie for another chance at the Lombardi Trophy, and intriguing rookies—including quarterbacks Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers), CJ Stroud (Houston Texans), and Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts)—attempt to begin their careers in style.

Whether you’re looking to catch all of your favorite team’s games, or make sure you have the ability to safely and securely stream every primetime showdown, ExpressVPN has you covered. Read on for all the ways to watch every game on the 2023 NFL schedule.

Watch 2023 NFL games with NFL Game Pass International

Price: Varies

If you’re looking to watch out-of-market NFL games, or don’t have a U.S. cable subscription, NFL Game Pass International is another great option, as it offers live streams of every NFL game without blackouts. The NFL Game Pass price varies depending on your country. For example, football fans in Germany need to pay roughly 175 EUR (188 USD) for the entire season. Just remember that your DAZN subscription will be locked to your specific region and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling. 

An NFL Game Pass subscription includes every game from the preseason through the Super Bowl, along with highlights, NFL RedZone, the NFL Network, and plenty of other NFL content. DAZN is compatible with a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs, allowing you to watch NFL games on the go or on your big screen. 

To watch NFL Game Pass International with a VPN:

1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server in a country that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, German fans can connect to a server location in Germany to stream the local coverage. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
3. Go to NFL Game Pass and sign up.
4. Sit back and enjoy!

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Why do you need a VPN to watch the NFL online in 2023?

If you want to properly enjoy the 2023 NFL season, you’ll need 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 58, on computers, smartphones, and even smart TVs and gaming consoles. You can have up to five 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 the entire 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 VPN companies don’t 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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Watch the NFL for free on 7plus

Country: Australia

Australia’s Seven network offers live streams of select games during the regular season and live streams of every NFL playoff game through the Super Bowl on its streaming platform 7plus. Football fans can watch two live games for free each week on 7plus, one from the “early window” (the games that kick off at 1 p.m. ET) and one in the “late window” (kickoffs occur between 4:05-4:25 p.m. ET). During the week, Australian football fans can also find replays, highlights, on-demand shows, and other bonus content on its 7mate channel. 

Note: You may need to provide an Australian postcode like 2001 or 3001.

Watch the NFL for free on My5

Country: U.K.

United Kingdom football fans can watch Monday Night Football for free on the United Kingdom’s My5 network. My5 is the only streaming service that offers all Monday Night Football games live, without cable. You can also watch replays of games on demand. With My5, you can always catch the action, no matter where you are.

Catch NFL action for free on RTL and Nitro

Country: Germany and Austria

German and Austrian NFL fans can catch two exclusive Sunday afternoon games per week live on RTL or Nitro, the new exclusive free-to-air TV partners of the NFL in Germany. The RTL+ streaming service will also air exclusive games live each week.

Watch NFL games for free on TVNZ

Country: New Zealand

TVNZ will air up to three free games per week during the 2023 NFL season. New Zealand viewers can watch TVNZ securely by simply connecting to an ExpressVPN New Zealand server and proceeding with the signup or login process.

Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.

Watch the NFL for free on 6play

Country: France

6play will offer French viewers one free game per week during the 2023 NFL season. 6play is a free-to-watch streaming service, but you will need to create a separate 6play or M6 Replay account to stream content. ExpressVPN complements your existing 6play account so you can watch French content securely at blazing-fast speeds.

NFL Week 13 schedule

You can find the complete NFL Week 13 schedule below! Remember that all games, including those on ABC, NBC and ESPN, will air on NFL Game Pass International. Football fans living in the Dallas and Seattle markets can watch the Cowboys-Seahawks game on local channels rather than Prime Video. Alternatively, U.S. viewers can catch a free live stream on Twitch.tv. 

Week 13 byes: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants

2023 NFL standings

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NFC

2023 Thursday Night Football schedule

Thursday Night Football is back on Amazon Prime Video for the 2023 season. As was the case in 2023, fans markets will be able to watch the games without a Prime subscription. For example, local affiliates in Philadelphia and Minnesota will have coverage of the Eagles–Vikings game in Week 2. All TNF games will air at 8:20 p.m. ET each week. A Prime Video subscription costs 15 USD/month or 140/year. 

Please note that Thursday night games in Week 1 (Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs host Jared Goff and the Lions on Opening Night) and Week 12 (the Seahawks and 49ers meet in the late-window game on Thanksgiving) will air on NBC. The 2023 season also features a Week 12 Black Friday showdown between the Jets and Dolphins on Friday, November 24, at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT.

You can find the entire Thursday Night Football schedule below.

2023 Sunday Night Football schedule

As has been the case every year since 2006, Sunday Night Football will air on NBC throughout the 2023 campaign. Using Peacock Premium you can watch Sunday Night Football, occasional Thursday night games, and playoff games. Peacock costs 6 USD/month. Please note that the Week 16 showdown between Josh Allen‘s Bills and Justin Herbert‘s Chargers will exclusively air on Peacock.

The NFL can flex Sunday Night Football games twice between Weeks 5-10 and freely during Weeks 11-17. However, the aforementioned Week 16 Bills-Chargers game is currently ineligible to be flexed.

You can find the entire Sunday Night Football schedule below.

*denotes game can be flexed

+denotes game is technically considered ‘Sunday Night Football’ despite not airing on a Sunday.

2023 Monday Night Football schedule

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman return for their second season calling Monday Night Football on ESPN in 2023. Additionally, Peyton and Eli Manning will once again call select games on their Manningcast alternative broadcast on ESPN 2. Please note that a valid TV subscription, either to a traditional cable company or a cord-cutting service like YouTube TV, is typically required to stream traditional Monday Night Football broadcasts on ESPN+.

ESPN and ABC will simulcast most Monday Night Football games in 2023 amid the ongoing writers strike. The NFL can now flex Monday Night Football games held between Weeks 12-17.

You can find the entire Monday Night Football schedule below.

*denotes eligible to be flexed

2023 NFL international games

The NFL is slated to play five international games in 2023, three in England and two in Germany. Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill, and Josh Allen are among the marquee names who (barring injury) will make their international debuts this season. You can find the entire schedule below. Note that each game, including the Jaguars–Falcons clash on ESPN+, will be available in local TV markets.

2023 NFL Thanksgiving Day schedule

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will continue their storied tradition of hosting Thanksgiving Day games in 2023. You can find the full Thanksgiving schedule below.

2023 NFL Christmas Day schedule

The NFL will hold three games on Christmas Day during the 2023 season. You can find the full schedule below.

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