NFL 2026 Season: New Broadcasting Partners and Exciting Additions
The 2026 NFL season kicks off with the first game airing on NBC on Wednesday, September 9. The second game of the season will be available for streaming. The 49ers-Rams game from Australia will be broadcast on Netflix, marking the third Netflix game of the year. Netflix's involvement in broadcasting NFL games aligns with its focus on handling major events. With the NFL distributing four games previously aired on ESPN between Netflix and YouTube, Netflix is set to receive an additional game for the 2026 season. A notable addition to the 2026 season is the introduction of the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game, set to premiere this year.