Watch Live NFL in the US For Free, TV Channels Without Cable, Stream, Online

Sally Polly April 30, 2021 | 04:13

How to watch on TV channels and live stream NFL in the US for free without cable.

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The NFL draft will return to a live, in-person event in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a virtual presentation in 2020. Cleveland will serve as the backdrop for the latest group of NFL hopefuls.

Though the draft can now be held in person, one thing that won't change from 2020 is the surplus of live streaming options, whether through cable subscriptions, apps or dedicated streaming sites. The 2021 NFL Draft — comprising 259 picks and seven rounds — will begin Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, running through Saturday. The event will be carried on cable via ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, depending on your viewing preferences. That means viewers will have multiple streaming options for the draft as well, including through ESPN and NFL's digital platforms.

NFL schedule release date 2021

The league is set to announce the 2021 slate of games for every NFL team on Wednesday, May 12.

The new-look schedule is going have 17 games on the docket, with an extra game added to the schedule in accordance with the 2020 CBA. It's the first expansion of the NFL's regular-season schedule since 1978.

NFL live streams

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NFL Draft TV live streams can be found on YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now and fuboTV. All carry at least one of the channels broadcasting the 2021 NFL Draft.

Those with connected TV devices (such as Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku) can stream the NFL draft with the NFL, ABC or ESPN apps (with authentication from participating TV providers). Similar options are available for those with mobile devices and tablets, which also includes the NFL Network App.

Live streams of the NFL Draft will be available on computers and laptops, with authentication from participating TV providers, at NFL.com/Watch, WatchESPN and ABC.go.com.

Platform	NFL Draft?	Cable/satellite login needed?
YouTube TV	Yes	No
Hulu + Live TV	Yes	No
Sling TV	Yes	No
AT&T TV Now	Yes	No
AT&T Watch TV	No	—
fuboTV	Yes	No
Xbox (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
PS4 (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Amazon Fire TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Android TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Apple TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Roku (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Mobile devices/tablets (NFL/NFLN/ABC/ESPN Apps)	Yes	Yes
Computers (NFL.com/watch, WatchESPN, ABC.go.com)	Yes	Yes

In Canada, the NFL Draft can be streamed live on DAZN. It includes NFL Network coverage and offers a free-trial period for new subscribers.

How to live steam the 2021 NFL Draft for free without cable

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Anybody with access to ABC, a broadcast TV network, can watch the entire NFL Draft for free without cable.

Those without a broadcast TV can stream the draft for free with YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV using the services' trial options. (Cancel the subscription after the draft and be charged nothing).

Who has the toughest NFL schedule in 2021?

The Pittsburgh Steelers, coming off a 12-4 season, have the most difficult schedule to navigate in 2021.

In addition to playing a difficult AFC North, the Steelers have to tango with the Seahawks, Packers and Chiefs this year. The Seahawks were the 17th opponent added for the league's expanded schedule.

Home	Away
Baltimore Ravens	Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals	Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns	Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears	Buffalo Bills
Denver Broncos	Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions	Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders	Los Angeles Chargers
Seattle Seahawks	Minnesota Vikings
Tennessee Titans	—

Who has the easiest NFL schedule in 2021?

Fly, Eagles, fly: Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles have the easiest schedule for 2021.

Playing against a weak — but improving — NFC East, the Eagles also draw the Lions, Broncos and Jets. They do have some difficult home games, with the 49ers and defending champion Bucs entering the building.

Home	Away
Dallas Cowboys	Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants	New York Giants
Washington Football Team	Washington Football Team
Kansas City Chiefs	Atlanta Falcons
Los Angeles Chargers	Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints	Denver Broncos
San Francisco 49ers	Detroit Lions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Las Vegas Raiders
—	New York Jets

NFL Draft TV schedule 2021

Round	Day	Date	Start time	TV channels
1	Thursday	April 29	8 p.m. ET	ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
2-3	Friday	April 30	7 p.m. ET	ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
4-7	Saturday	April 31	Noon ET	ESPN (ABC simulcast), NFL Network

The entire 2021 NFL Draft will broadcast live on three different TV networks: ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. ESPN Deportes also will present a Spanish edition of ESPN’s broadcast.

Anyone with broadcast TV can watch the draft on ABC, regardless of whether they have a cable subscription. All major cable networks carry ESPN (Xfinity channel 49) and NFL Network (Xfinity channel 265). Check your cable provider for channel listings in your specific viewing area.

ESPN Radio will provide full draft coverage, with Dari Nowkhah hosting NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum and ESPN Radio’s Bart Scott on Days 1 and 2 and NFL Draft analyst Jim Nagy (Day 3). Reporter Ian Fitzsimmons will be featured throughout the three-day coverage.

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