NFL 2026 UK TV Guide: Week 1 Times, Free Games and Streaming
The NFL UK TV 2026 schedule starts with a diary trap: Wednesdayās American opener is Thursday morning here. Seattle host New England at 01:20 BST on 10 September. Use the guide below to find the right screen for Week 1, including free Sunday coverage and the separate Melbourne broadcast.
Seattleās Super Bowl rematch opens the season on Wednesday 9 September in the United States, ahead of the Melbourne game. The Australian fixture also falls after midnight for Britain, so neither belongs in a UK evening listing. Sky Sportsā UK schedule confirms both times.
NFL Week 1 UK times
Keep the dates attached to the times: late-night American football regularly slips into the following British day.
| UK date | Game or window | BST |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 10 September | Patriots at Seahawks | 01:20 |
| Friday 11 September | 49ers v Rams, Melbourne | 01:35 |
| Sunday 13 September | Eight early games | 18:00 |
| Sunday 13 September | Four late games | 21:25 |
| Monday 14 September | Cowboys at Giants | 01:20 |
| Tuesday 15 September | Broncos at Chiefs | 01:15 |
Sundayās early fixtures include BillsāTexans and Ravens, Colts; PackersāVikings and Commanders, Eagles feature in the later window. The leagueās Week 1 guide lists the full slate.
NFL Week 1 odds: three opening-night options
With the opening kick-off in the diary, compare UK bookmakers and welcome-offer terms before looking at Seattleās winner and points markets. These BetVictor prices were checked on 7 September and may change.
The total asks a different question from the winner: a tight match can still produce plenty of points. I would check the final injury reports before taking either position. Read the DAZNbet review for sportsbook and offer details.
Which NFL games are free on Channel 5?
Free coverage returns on Sunday 13 September, but the two games sit on different channels.
| Channel | Sunday coverage |
|---|---|
| 5Action | From 17:30; first game at 18:00 |
| Channel 5 | Programme from 21:00; Week 1 late games at 21:25 |
5ās announced coverage plans promise two free games each regular-season Sunday. Current listings show Ravens at Colts on 5Action; the later Week 1 selection was not verified at this check. 21:00 is the programme start; the late games kick off at 21:25.
Sky Sports, Netflix or DAZN Game Pass?
Choose around the game you want, because the opening week crosses several services.
- Sky Sports NFL/NOW: the Seattle opener, selected Sunday games and Sunday/Monday Night Football.
- Netflix: 49ersāRams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- DAZN NFL Game Pass: broad live coverage and replays, subject to UK restrictions.
DAZN says two selected Sunday games are unavailable live in the UK, with replays accessible 24 hours after they finish. Check its blackout guidance before buying for a particular team.
