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NFL Week 1 2020: Sunday Night Football Schedule, Kickoff Times & How to Watch Live

Here's the complete Sunday Night Football Schedule for 2020 and trusted ways to watch every game live. Discover kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options for NFL Week 1.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing delays, the 2020-21 NFL season kicked off with the first nationwide Sunday slate starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

Cord-cutters have multiple reliable options—free trials or paid—to catch all the action on NFL Network, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and CBS.

The 2020 NFL season began on September 10 with Thursday Night Football: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on NBC.

Stream NFL games securely from laptops, set-top boxes, smart TVs, and more using authorized services. We update this guide regularly with the latest broadcast info and weekly schedules based on official NFL partnerships and provider changes.

Key NFL Week 1 matchups on RedZone and major networks:

  • Jets vs. Bills: 1 p.m. ET
  • Eagles vs. Washington: 1 p.m. ET
  • Browns vs. Ravens: 1 p.m. ET
  • Dolphins vs. Patriots: 1 p.m. ET
  • Packers vs. Vikings: 1 p.m. ET
  • Bears vs. Lions: 1 p.m. ET
  • Colts vs. Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET
  • Raiders vs. Panthers: 1 p.m. ET
  • Seahawks vs. Falcons: 1 p.m. ET
  • Chargers vs. Bengals: 4:05 p.m. ET
  • Buccaneers vs. Saints: 4:25 p.m. ET
  • Cardinals vs. 49ers: 4:25 p.m. ET

Top Legal Streaming Services for NFL Games:

FuboTV
Best for NFL fans: Includes ESPN, NBC, CBS, NFL Network, FOX in the Pro plan ($80/mo after 7-day free trial). Add Sports Plus ($11/mo) for NFL RedZone.

Sling TV
Affordable Orange + Blue ($60/mo, first month $46): ESPN, FOX, NBC. No CBS or NFL Network.

YouTube TV
Comprehensive coverage of NBC, CBS, ESPN, FOX ($73/mo). Available in most U.S. markets with unlimited DVR.

Hulu + Live TV
NBC, FOX, ESPN, CBS ($77/mo). Unlimited DVR; no NFL Network/RedZone.

Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access)
Local CBS games ($6/mo with ads; $12 ad-free). Great for CBS-aired matchups.

Amazon Prime Video
Exclusive Thursday Night Football with Prime membership. Also streams select games.

NFL RedZone
Available via cable/satellite apps or add-ons (e.g., Fubo, YouTube TV). Live from 1 p.m. ET Sundays, focusing on red-zone action, fantasy stats, and highlights—perfect for fans.