Thursday Night Football is not on a traditional TV channel. Every Thursday night game in 2026 streams on Prime Video, which comes with an Amazon Prime membership. The only ways to watch on regular television are a local broadcast station in one of the two teams’ home markets or the Prime Video app on a smart TV or streaming device. Tonight’s game is Lions at Bills at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Where to Find It
| Option | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Prime Video | Everyone in the U.S. with an Amazon Prime membership; also on the Prime Video Twitch channel |
| Local broadcast TV | Viewers in the two teams’ home markets only (Detroit and Buffalo this week) |
| NFL+ | Phones and tablets only |
| Radio | Westwood One national call plus each team’s local network |
How to Watch on Prime Video
Open the Prime Video app on a TV, computer or phone, and the game appears on the home page, the Sports tab or under live and upcoming events. On Amazon’s main site, click Prime Video and look for the live events link. Prime members pay nothing extra. Coverage starts with TNF Tonight at 7 p.m. ET; kickoff is 8:15.
Why It Is Not on NFL Network or Fox
Amazon has held exclusive national rights to the Thursday package since 2022, and 2026 is its fifth season. NFL Network no longer simulcasts the games nationally, and the broadcast networks only carry them in the home markets, which the league requires for any exclusive streaming game.
Tonight and the Weeks Ahead
Tonight is Lions at Bills, the first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium. Next Thursday is Falcons at Packers, then Steelers at Browns on October 1. See who plays Thursday Night Football tonight for the running schedule.
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The Bottom Line
Thursday Night Football is on Prime Video, with a local broadcast simulcast in the two home markets and NFL+ on mobile. Tonight: Lions at Bills, 8:15 p.m. ET.