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Amazon's Prime Video reached a deal with DirecTV to air its "Thursday Night Football" games in more than 300,000 businesses such as bars and restaurants. The announcement comes as the National Football League's preseason is underway. DirecTV will air its first game with Amazon Prime Video — a matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans — on Thursday. Amazon Prime, which has been building out its sports offerings to its streaming subscribers, will be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football and air its first regular season game on Sept. 15. Local broadcast stations for the teams playing in a given week will also carry the games. Amazon is the first streaming service to hold exclusive rights to a package of NFL games. Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman | Getty Images The deal was part of an 11-year media rights agreement the NFL reached last year with media companies that also include Comcast Corp.'s NBCUniversal, Paramount Corp.'s CBS Sports, Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN and Fox Corp. Amazon's deal with DirecTV gives current business customers, which also includes hotels, casinos, sports books and retailers, the Prime Video feed of Thursday Night Football at no extra cost. DirecTV isn't new to offering NFL games to commercial and residential customers. The company currently holds the rights to Sunday Ticket, the NFL's subscription package for out-of-market games, which will end after the upcoming season. The NFL has yet to announce a new partner for Sunday Ticket, although Commissioner Roger Goodell said in July he expects the league will select a streaming service by the fall. Apple, Amazon and Disney are all interested in holding the rights to Sunday Ticket, CNBC has previously reported. While DirecTV isn't bidding again on the rights for the Sunday Ticket, the company is interested in maintaining a relationship with businesses like bars and restaurants, CNBC has reported, which would be similar to the deal with Amazon Prime for Thursday Night Football. Disclosure: CNBC is owned by Comcast's NBCUniversal. Amazon and the NFL announce Black Friday gameStarting in 2023, Amazon Prime Video will host an exclusive NFL matchup on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The “Black Friday” game will increase Prime Video’s regular season slate of games to 16. Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video is the exclusive home of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football broadcast through 2033. Each season, Prime Video will stream 15 regular season games and one preseason matchup. Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month) is an enticing service with its free two-day shipping and extensive Prime Video streaming library. Adding 15 Thursday Night Football games into the mix makes it a must-have for football fans who want access to the most NFL games. As the 2022 NFL schedule shows, several crucial matchups are on Thursday Night Football, and each game comes equipped with Amazon’s X-Ray and Next Gen Stats functions. These interactive features allow you to view real-time analytics alongside the game. But you’ll need an Amazon device like an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Amazon Fire TV Cube for the most optimized experience. Both Amazon Prime and standalone Prime Video subscribers receive Thursday Night Football games. But we break down whether the service truly deserves a place in your streaming roster. Keep scrolling to learn how to watch TNF on Prime Video—including a complete 2022 TNF schedule. NFL on Amazon Prime Video pros and consPros
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2022 Thursday Night Football scheduleBelow is a list of every Thursday Night Football game streaming live on Amazon Prime Video during the 2022 NFL season. Missing from the table are Thursday night games from weeks 1 and 17, which will air on NBC at 8:15 p.m. eastern.
The Tennessee Titans are the only team to play in multiple Thursday Night Football games this season. But the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants feature in none of the 2022 TNF matchups. Free ways to watch Thursday Night FootballIf you only want to see your favorite team play on Thursday Night Football, you might not need an Amazon membership. TNF games will still air locally in the broadcast regions of the two teams playing. Plus, you can catch alternate broadcasts for free on Twitch if you don’t live in the region of your favorite team. You could even sign up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, catch the game you want to see, and cancel your subscription. There’s no shame in that. NFL content on Amazon Prime VideoNFL content on Amazon Prime Video is pretty scarce. But the service does host select replays and highlights. Plus, you can watch the weekly Amazon Original The Pile On with Taran Killam—the NFL’s first comedy recap show. The NFL has its own Prime Video storefront where you can view the service’s exclusive games and content. Accessing the storefront can be confusing because Prime Video is both a streaming service and a digital video store. But you can reach this content by selecting the Sports tab on the Prime Video home page. (Depending on your device, you might have to select the Categories tab before selecting Sports.) Besides its 15 regular season games, Prime Video will also broadcast at least one NFL preseason game each year. The streaming service also hosts several on-demand movies and series centered around football worth checking out—including the All or Nothing docuseries. Other options for watching NFL gamesThe NFL is everywhere on TV these days—meaning you’ll need a comprehensive TV plan to watch the most football games this season. Our How to Watch NFL Games page outlines this in greater detail. DIRECTV is the best overall provider for watching the NFL. Not only does it carry every NFL channel, but it also holds the exclusive rights to NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Of course, only the most diehard NFL fans will want to go that route because the satellite TV provider is pricey and requires a two-year contract. Pro tip: Apart from Prime Video, other nationally televised NFL games air on CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network. The easiest way to watch NFL games is by connecting an over-the-air (OTA) HD antenna to your TV. A combination of locally and nationally televised games are accessible with an antenna, and a good one costs only between $20 and $60. We recommend entering your zip code on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Reception Map Tool to verify which channels are within range of your home. Don’t miss a single kickoffGet ready for the next NFL matchup by entering your zip code below to find the best TV providers available in your area. Is Amazon Prime Video worth it for NFL fans?Thursday Night Football has made the jump entirely to Amazon Prime Video. Now, you’ll need an Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month) or a standalone Prime Video ($8.99 a month) subscription to watch every Thursday Night Football game. Signing up for a streaming service to watch only 15 NFL games is less than ideal. But Prime Video has an immense library of movies and shows to keep you entertained when games aren’t on. That’s a lot of value for a low monthly cost—especially if you’re already an Amazon Prime member soaking up its fast and free delivery benefits. How to watch Thursday Night Football FAQ
Is Thursday Night Football only on Amazon Prime?Yes, Thursday Night Football is now an Amazon exclusive. You’ll need a subscription to Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month) or Prime Video ($8.99 a month) to watch all 15 games. However, for the 2022 season, you’ll still be able to catch one game on NBC: the Thanksgiving (November 24) match between the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots. You can also still catch local games in the broadcast regions of each of the teams competing, and select broadcasts might be available on Twitch.
Why is TNF only on Amazon Prime?The NFL signed an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime Video, so Amazon owns Thursday Night Football until at least 2033. Sorry, sports fans, you belong to Jeff Bezos now.
Is Thursday Night Football on NBC?Two Thursday night games air on NBC during the 2022 NFL season. The first game comes in week one when the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams on September 8. The second game is a Thanksgiving matchup where the Minnesota Vikings host the New England Patriots on November 24.
Will bars show Thursday Night Football?Yes, you can still watch Thursday Night Football games in select out-of-home venues like bars and restaurants. Amazon and DIRECTV struck a deal that provides all TNF matchups to DIRECTV Business subscribers. Games will air on DIRECTV channel 9526.
Who are the announcers for Thursday Night Football?Former Sunday Night Football play-by-play announcer Al Michaels is on the call for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football. Analyst Kirk Herbstreit and former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez join Michaels in the commentary box. MethodologyOur football experts spent the 2021 NFL season researching and watching select Thursday Night Football games on Amazon Prime Video. We examined the streaming service’s worth for NFL fans by comparing its pricing, game count, and in-game experience to other NFL viewing options. Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods. What channel will Thursday Night Football be on in 2022?After years of jumping around different networks, TNF has found a new permanent home in 2022: Amazon Prime Video.
What channel is the NFL game on directv?What is this? You can find the NFL Network on DIRECTV on channel 212. You can also stream the channel using the NFL app or DIRECTV Stream.
What channel is Thursday Night Football coming on?Unlike last season, Prime Video is now the exclusive home to Thursday Night Football and the games are no longer available on Fox or NFL Network (though the games will be available on TV in teams' local markets). As in previous seasons, Monday Night Football games will be on ESPN.
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