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The 6-5 Carolina Panthers visit the 7-4 San Francisco 49ers for a Week 12 Monday Night Football matchup at Levi's Stadium. Both NFC teams find themselves on the playoff bubble, and while the 49ers have a better chance of making it to the postseason as of right now, a win for Carolina would be massive, especially as they're coming off a Week 11 win against the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan has shown up for the team big time in recent weeks and the momentum is there, will Carolina be able to eke out a potentially season-changing win? We'll find out on Monday.
You can tune into Monday Night Football's Panthers vs. 49ers game on ESPN, which is available on steaming platforms like ESPN unlimited, Fubo, and DirecTV, and for a limited time, you can get an amazing deal on Sling's Day Pass — you can watch 24 hours of TV on Sling Orange, including this week's MNF game, for just $1. Here's how.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHow to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers:
Stream games on ESPN and ABC
ESPN$29.99/month at ESPNWatch ESPN and ABC
DirecTV ChoiceTry free at DirecTVSling's Day Pass
Sling TV passes$1/day at SlingDate: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV channels: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, ESPN Unlimited, NFL+ and more
Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers game time:
The Panthers vs. 49ers game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT this Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers game channel:
The Week 12 game between the Panthers and the 49ers will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
How to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers game without cable:
You can tune in to ESPN and ABC through your cable provider, or on streaming platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and more. You can also stream the game on the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited, or with NFL+ (via phone or tablet only).
Stream games on ESPN and ABC
ESPN UnlimitedESPN's revamped streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows and acclaimed series that air across ESPN's suite of 7 linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX and some content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The new tier costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year.
Also of note, for its first year in existence, ESPN Unlimited includes "bundle" access to Disney+ and Hulu at no extra cost!
And for an extra $10/month, you can bundle ESPN unlimited with NFL+ Premium, which includes full access to NFL Network and NFL Redzone, plus out-of-market NFL games on mobile.
$29.99/month at ESPN
Best free trial for football
DirecTV ChoiceDirecTV is currently offering its Choice tier (typically $108+/month with fees) for just $79.98 (after fees) for your first month.
DirecTV's Choice tier gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, plus ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty more local Regional Sports Networks. (If you want to avoid paying the RSN fees, the Entertainment Tier has plenty of channels you can catch NFL games on, too.)
Whichever package you choose, you'll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN+'s new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited.
The best part is that you can currently try all this out for free for 5 days. If you're interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for the football season but aren't ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
Try free at DirecTV
Sling's Day Pass
Sling TV passesSling TV's new Day Pass gives consumers the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, without committing to a monthly streaming subscription. And for Black Friday, the deal is even sweeter.
From Nov. 19-30, a single day pass, normally $4.99, will cost just $1, that means you can watch every channel available through Sling Orange, which includes ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, Disney Channel, and 30 more for next to nothing with no other subscriptions or commitment necessary. No strings attached. So go ahead and tune into this week's Monday Night Football and spend the rest of your savings on some wings and pizza.
$1/day at Sling
Stream live out-of-market games on mobile
NFL+A basic $6.99 per month (or $49.99 annually) NFL+ subscription will get you live local and primetime regular and preseason NFL games exclusively on your phone or tablet, plus live audio for every game of the season across supported devices and access to NFL Network. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $99.99 annually) also includes access to NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices.
$6.99/month at NFLNFL Week 12 schedule:
All times Eastern.
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Bills vs. Texans: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Patriots vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Vikings vs. Packers: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
Jets vs. Ravens: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Steelers vs. Bears: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Giants vs. Lions: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
Colts vs. Chiefs: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)
Seahawks vs. Titans: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Jaguars vs. Cardinals 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
Eagles vs. Cowboys: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Browns vs. Raiders: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
Falcons vs. Saints: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
Buccaneers vs. Rams: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Panthers vs. 49ers: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
How to watch NFL games in 2025:
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular-season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it).
Confused? You're not alone. Here's a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out during the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team's games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.
Best sports-specific package
Fubo SportsFubo's new skinny sports bundle, Fubo Sports, includes local broadcast stations owned-and-operated by ABC, CBS and FOX, plus additional affiliates in select markets, as well as ACC Network, Big 10 Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox News, FS1, FS2, Fubo Sports Network, ION, NFL Network, SEC Network and Tennis Channel. It also includes free access to ESPN's new ESPN+ unlimited plan. Fubo subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage too.
You can get $10 off your first month of the Fubo Sports bundle, which brings the cost to $45.99; after that, it goes up to $55.99/month.
This new Fubo package has you covered for most nationally broadcast or in-market NFL games, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package.
The platform offers a free trial period, so you can check it out for a few days of the 2025 NFL season and decide if it's right for you this year.
Pros- Free trial available
- Unlimited cloud DVR storage
- Free ESPN unlimited
- Entirely sports-focused
Best free trial for football
DirecTV ChoiceDirecTV is currently offering its Choice tier (typically $108+/month with fees) for just $79.98 (after fees) for your first month.
DirecTV's Choice tier gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, plus ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty more local Regional Sports Networks. (If you want to avoid paying the RSN fees, the Entertainment Tier has plenty of channels you can catch NFL games on, too.)
Whichever package you choose, you'll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN'S new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited.
The best part is, currently, you can try all this out free for 5 days. If you're interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for the football season but aren't ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
Pros- Full package free trial available
- Many local RSNs included
- free ESPN Unlimited
- Unlimited Cloud DVR
- Cost
- Regional Sports Network fee
Stream NFL Thursday Night Football games
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for the NFL's Thursday Night Football games. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Day 2025 sale event, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on qualified government assistance. You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.
Pros- You probably already have access to Prime Video
- Only Thursday Night Football games
Stream live out-of-market games on mobile
NFL+A basic $6.99 per month (or $40 annually) NFL+ subscription will get you live local and primetime regular and preseason NFL games exclusively on your phone or tablet, plus live audio for every game of the season across supported devices and access to NFL Network. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $80 annually) also includes access to NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices. NFL+ also offers a 7-day free trial.
Pros- Cost
- Can only watch MOST live games on your phone
Stream games on ESPN and ABC
ESPN unlimitedESPN's revamped streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows and acclaimed series that air across ESPN's suite of 7 linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX and some content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The new tier costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year.
Also of note, for its first year in existence, ESPN unlimited includes "bundle" access to Disney+ and Hulu at no extra cost!
And starting September 3, for an extra $10/month, you can bundle ESPN unlimited with NFL+ Premium, which includes full access to NFL Network and NFL Redzone, plus out-of-market NFL games on mobile.
Pros- All ESPN content in one place
- Content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone
- Bundle option with NFL+
- Only ESPN games available with the base service
Every way to watch NFL games this season:
To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.
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Watch ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, NBC, CBS, ESPN+
Fubo TVTry free at FuboWatch ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN+
DirecTV ChoiceTry free at DirecTVWatch ESPN, ESPN+, Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, NFL Network
Hulu + Live TVTry free for 3 days at HuluWatch NBC, CBS, NFL Network
YouTube TV + Sunday TicketTry free at YouTubeStream games on ESPN and ABC
ESPN$29.99/month at ESPNWatch NFL games on FOX
FOX One$19.99/month at FOXWatch NFL games on local channels like Fox, CBS and NBC
Channel Master Flatenna Ultra-Thin Indoor TV Antenna$35 at Amazon
Watch ESPN, Fox, ABC and NBC
Sling TV Orange & Blue$30 for your first month at Sling
Stream NFL Thursday Night Football games
Amazon Prime Video$15/month at Amazon
Stream NFL games on NBC and Peacock exclusive games
Peacock$25 for the year at PeacockStream NFL games on CBS
Paramount+$8/month at Paramount+
