Cracking the Prime Vault: How to Watch NFL Network on Amazon Prime (or Why You Might Not Need To)
Ah, the NFL season. A glorious time of touchdowns, trash talk, and enough chicken wings to qualify as a small bird sanctuary in your living room. But what if you crave that sweet, sweet NFL Network content year-round? That's where, according to internet rumors and whispers around the water cooler, Amazon Prime Video supposedly swoops in to save the day. Well, hold on to your foam fingers, because things aren't quite as straightforward as a Hail Mary pass.
Hold Up, Can You Actually Get NFL Network on Prime?
Let's address the elephant in the room with the size of J.J. Watt. No, NFL Network isn't currently available as a direct add-on channel on Amazon Prime Video. This means you can't just whip out your credit card and unlock a world of analysis, highlights, and Rich Eisen's infectious enthusiasm (it's a thing, trust me).
But Don't Despair, You Can Still Get Your Football Fix!
Here's the good news: Amazon Prime Video does have your back... for a specific kind of NFL content. During the NFL season, Prime Video snags the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football. So, if catching those primetime games (pun intended) is your priority, you're good to go with just your regular Prime membership.
Finding Thursday Night Football on Prime is Easier Than Running a Successful Fake Punt
Finding Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is a breeze. Just fire up the app, and you'll likely see the game featured prominently on the homepage, or you can search for it directly. Consider it your weekly dose of Thursday night lights, delivered straight to your device.
So, What About the Rest of the NFL Network Goodness?
For that, you might need to explore other options. Here's a quick rundown:
- Cable or Satellite TV: The classic solution. Check with your provider to see if NFL Network is part of your package.
- Streaming Services: Some live TV streaming services, like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV, include NFL Network in their channel lineup.
- Standalone NFL Network Subscription: Believe it or not, you can subscribe directly to NFL Network through their website or app.
The Takeaway: Prime Video Might Not Be the Endzone, But It's a Touchdown for Thursday Night Football
While Amazon Prime Video itself won't grant you access to the full NFL Network experience, it does serve up Thursday Night Football for Prime members. For the rest of the NFL Network goodness, you might need to explore other avenues. But hey, at least you can still enjoy some Thursday night action without needing a new subscription. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with some buffalo wings and America's Team (or whoever's playing on Thursday).
