The official NFL app is the easiest way to follow the season on your phone: live scores, highlights, news and, with NFL+, live games. Here is how to set it up.
- Follow live scores and drives
- Watch highlights for free
- Get alerts for your team
- Stream games with NFL+
Download the NFL App
The app is free on Android and iPhone. Use the official buttons below, from the NFL Enterprises developer page, so you do not install a copy.
Set It Up in 5 Steps
- Open the app and create a free NFL account (or sign in).
- Choose your favorite team. You can follow more than one.
- Allow notifications to get scoring alerts, game starts and breaking news.
- Explore the tabs: scores, news, video and the NFL Channel.
- If you want live games, tap NFL+ to see the plans.
What Is Free in the App
- Live scores with drive charts that follow every play.
- In-game highlights and post-game recaps.
- Breaking news and analysis.
- The NFL Channel, with free NFL content 24/7.
NFL+ and NFL+ Premium
| Plan | What it adds |
|---|---|
| NFL+ | Live local and primetime games on phone and tablet, NFL Network 24/7 (including its exclusive games), live game audio and ad-free highlights |
| NFL+ Premium | Everything in NFL+ plus NFL RedZone on all your devices and full game replays |
NFL+ live games are for phones and tablets. To watch on the big TV, see our guide to every NFL streaming option.
Tips to Get More from the App
- Customize alerts so you only get what matters (scores, injuries, kickoff).
- Use game audio to listen to the local radio call when you cannot watch.
- Check the schedule tab to see where each game airs.
- Follow rival teams to keep track of your division.
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A Sample Sunday with the App
- Morning: check injury news and the inactive list for your team.
- Before kickoff: see where each game airs in the schedule tab.
- During the games: follow scores and drive charts, and watch highlights as they happen.
- Stuck in the car? Turn on live game audio (with NFL+) to listen to the local radio call.
- Evening: watch the recap videos and read the post-game stories.
Troubleshooting
The live game does not load
NFL+ needs to know where you are to show the right local games. Allow location access for the app in your phone settings and make sure you are signed in with the account that has the subscription.
Notifications are not arriving
Open the app settings and turn on alerts for your team, then check your phone settings to make sure notifications are allowed for the NFL app. On Android, remove battery restrictions for the app.
The video is blurry or freezes
Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi, close other apps and restart the app. A weak signal lowers the video quality automatically.
NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket?
| NFL+ | NFL Sunday Ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you watch | Phone and tablet | TV, computer, phone (YouTube TV or YouTube) |
| Which games | Live local and primetime games | Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games |
| Best for | Fans on the go | Fans who live far from their team |
Many fans combine a TV option for the big screen with the free features of the app. Our guide to watching NFL games live lists every service.
Make It a Family App
- Follow the favorite team of each person in the house.
- Watch short highlight videos with kids instead of the full game.
- Use the app during a family watch party to check other scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NFL app free?
Yes. Scores, highlights, news and the NFL Channel are free. Live games require NFL+ or NFL+ Premium.
Can I watch NFL+ on my TV?
NFL+ live games are made for phones and tablets. For your TV, use a streaming service or channel that carries the game.
Does NFL+ include RedZone?
NFL RedZone is part of NFL+ Premium, not the basic NFL+ plan.