Few things are as reliably frustrating as sitting down on game day, remote in hand, only to realize you’re not sure what channel the Eagles game is on. Between network rotations, cable provider differences, and the growing number of streaming services, finding the right channel has become a weekly puzzle.

Primary TV broadcaster: FOX (most regular-season games) · Sunday Night Football: NBC · Monday Night Football: ESPN · Thursday Night Football: Prime Video

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact channel numbers for specific games vary by cable and satellite provider — check local listings for FOX and NBC (DIRECTV channel guide)
  • Playoff game channels are determined annually and may shift between networks (Wikipedia NFL broadcast history)
  • Some local market simulcasts (e.g., Prime Video TNF on FOX affiliate) depend on your TV market (CableTV market analysis)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Each broadcast partner holds specific game slots across the season, so knowing the network pattern is the first step to finding the right channel.

Five broadcast partners, one Eagles schedule — each network holds specific game slots across the season.
Network Game type Typical day Streaming option
FOX Local Sunday afternoon games Sunday, 1:00 PM ET NFL+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
NBC Sunday Night Football Sunday, 8:20 PM ET NFL+, Peacock, YouTube TV
ESPN Monday Night Football Monday, 8:15 PM ET NFL+, ESPN+, YouTube TV
Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football Thursday, 8:15 PM ET Prime Video (included with Prime)
NFL+ Mobile & out-of-market games Varies NFL+ app (mobile only for live games)
Bottom line: The pattern: each network gets a specific slot, and only the biggest matchups (Cowboys, Chiefs, playoff rematches) get flexed into national windows. NFL’s official schedule page is the single source of truth for which network carries each game.

What time and channel is the Eagles game TODAY?

How to find the exact channel for today’s Eagles game

  • Check the NFL Eagles schedule page for the official network assignment
  • Open your cable or satellite provider’s guide — FOX and NBC channels vary by market (DIRECTV local listings)
  • If you’re on DISH, use the provider’s NFL game finder to see which channel carries FOX and NBC in your area

What time does today’s Eagles game start?

  • Most Sunday Eagles games kick off at 1:00 PM ET on FOX
  • Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 PM ET on NBC
  • Monday Night Football kicks off at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN
  • Thursday Night Football on Prime Video starts at 8:15 PM ET
  • Always verify on game day — the NFL occasionally flexes games to different time slots
The upshot

Sunday afternoon games on FOX are the most common slot for the Eagles, but prime-time matchups against division rivals like Dallas and Washington shift to NBC or ESPN. Checking the ESPN Eagles schedule the morning of game day is the safest habit.

Eagles game on cable vs streaming

  • Cable and satellite subscribers get FOX, NBC, and ESPN as part of standard packages — no extra fees
  • Streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV carry the same local channels — check your ZIP code for FOX and NBC availability (TV Guide streaming breakdown)
  • Thursday Night Football on Prime Video requires an Amazon Prime subscription — it’s not included in cable or other streaming packages unless your local FOX affiliate simulcasts it
Bottom line: The trade-off: cable gives you consistency across all four networks, while streaming lets you pick and choose. But if you cut the cord, you’ll need at least two services to cover every Eagles game.

Where can I watch Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

TV channel for Cowboys vs Eagles

  • This is typically a high-profile matchup that lands on FOX (Sunday afternoon) or NBC (Sunday Night Football)
  • If it’s a Sunday night game, it’s on NBC — check your local NBC channel number via DIRECTV’s local listings
  • DIRECTV subscribers: FOX is typically on channel 705, NBC on 208 (local affiliates vary by market)

Streaming options for Cowboys vs Eagles

  • NFL+ offers mobile streaming of locally broadcast games — but only on phones and tablets (NFL+ plans)
  • Sunday night games on NBC are available on Peacock and YouTube TV
  • If the game is on Prime Video, anyone with an Amazon Prime subscription can watch (Prime Video NFL page)

Date and time of Cowboys vs Eagles game

  • The NFC East rivalry games are scheduled every season — typically one in Philadelphia and one in Dallas
  • Exact dates and times are announced each spring — check the ESPN Eagles schedule for the latest

The implication: Cowboys-Eagles is one of the NFL’s most-watched rivalries, so it almost always gets a national slot. That means fewer provider-specific headaches — but also more competition for the best viewing experience.

What to watch

If the Cowboys-Eagles game is on Sunday Night Football, NBC’s broadcast is available in 4K on select providers. DISH subscribers can find the 4K feed on channel 540, while DIRECTV offers it on channel 105.

The pattern holds: marquee matchups land in national windows where channel confusion is minimal.

How to watch Eagles v. Bears?

Channel for Eagles vs Bears

  • This game could land on FOX (Sunday afternoon) or, if it’s a Thursday night game, on Prime Video
  • The 2025 Black Friday game — Eagles vs Bears — was streamed exclusively on Prime Video
  • If it’s a regular Sunday game, check your local FOX affiliate — DISH’s NFL guide can help you find the right channel number

Streaming the Bears game

  • Prime Video is the only place to stream Thursday and Black Friday Eagles games
  • NFL+ gives you mobile access to locally broadcast games — but not Prime Video exclusives
  • YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV carry FOX and NBC, so if the game is on Sunday, those services work

Black Friday game details

  • The NFL’s Black Friday game is a recent addition to the schedule — first played in 2023
  • Eagles vs Bears on Black Friday 2025 was a Prime Video exclusive — not available on cable or broadcast TV
  • DIRECTV subscribers could watch via the Prime Video app on channel 9550

The catch: the Black Friday game is a streaming-only event. If you don’t have Prime Video, you won’t find it on cable or over-the-air antenna. That’s a growing trend in the NFL’s broadcast strategy.

Where can I watch Packers vs Eagles today?

Packers vs Eagles TV channel

  • This game could be on FOX or NBC depending on the week — check the NFL schedule for the official network
  • If it’s a Sunday afternoon game, FOX is the most likely home — local channel varies by provider
  • If it’s a Sunday night game, it’s on NBC — DISH subscribers can find NBC via the provider’s NFL channel guide

Streaming the Packers game

  • NFL+ is the cheapest option for mobile streaming of locally broadcast games
  • YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV all carry FOX and NBC in most markets
  • If the game is on Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription is required

Kickoff time for Packers vs Eagles

  • Sunday afternoon games typically start at 1:00 PM ET or 4:25 PM ET
  • Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 PM ET
  • Check the ESPN Eagles schedule for confirmed kickoff times as game day approaches

The pattern: Packers-Eagles is a cross-conference matchup that doesn’t get the same national priority as division games. That means it’s more likely to land on FOX at 1:00 PM ET — and less likely to be flexed into prime time.

Why isn’t Eagles vs. Cowboys on Prime?

Prime Video’s NFL broadcast rights

  • Prime Video holds the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football — not Sunday or Monday games
  • Amazon’s Prime Video NFL agreement covers Thursday night games exclusively, starting with the 2023 season
  • Eagles vs Cowboys is almost always scheduled on Sunday or Monday — the NFL’s most-watched rivalry gets the biggest audience on broadcast TV

Thursday Night Football exclusivity

  • Only Thursday night games appear on Prime Video — no exceptions
  • DIRECTV lists Thursday Night Football on Prime on channel 9550
  • In the Philadelphia market, some Thursday night games also air on FOX affiliate WTXF-TV 29 (CableTV regional note)

Why some games are not on Amazon

  • The NFL’s broadcast rights are split across multiple networks — FOX, NBC, ESPN, CBS, and Prime Video each have specific slots
  • Prime Video only gets Thursday night games, plus the Black Friday game — everything else goes to broadcast or cable
  • Eagles vs Cowboys is a marquee national matchup that the NFL schedules for Sunday or Monday to maximize viewership on traditional TV

The takeaway: if you’re wondering why a big Eagles game isn’t on Prime Video, it’s because the game isn’t on Thursday. Amazon pays for one night a week — and the NFL keeps its biggest rivalry games on broadcast TV where the audience is largest.

How to find your Eagles game in 5 steps

  1. Check the date and opponent — visit the NFL Eagles schedule to see which network is assigned to the game
  2. Identify the day of the week — Sunday = FOX or NBC, Monday = ESPN, Thursday = Prime Video, Black Friday = Prime Video
  3. Find your provider’s channel number — use DIRECTV’s channel guide or DISH’s NFL finder for exact numbers
  4. Choose your viewing method — cable/satellite, streaming service (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV), or app (Prime Video, Peacock, NFL+)
  5. Verify on game day — the NFL sometimes flexes games, so check ESPN’s Eagles schedule the morning of the game
Bottom line: Finding the Eagles game is a five-step process that starts with the day of the week. For most fans, the answer is FOX on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. For cord-cutters, a combination of a streaming service that carries local channels plus Prime Video covers every game.

These five steps eliminate the guesswork across every provider and platform.

Timeline: How NFL broadcast rights got here

  • March 2023 — Amazon Prime Video signs an exclusive 11-year deal for Thursday Night Football, replacing NFL Network and Fox as the primary TNF broadcaster
  • December 2024 — Netflix streams its first NFL Christmas Day games, marking the streaming service’s entry into live NFL broadcasts
  • 2025 season — Eagles games appear across FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Prime Video — the most fragmented broadcast schedule in franchise history
  • Black Friday 2025 — Eagles vs Bears becomes the first Eagles game streamed exclusively on Prime Video on Black Friday
  • 2026 season — The Eagles schedule includes a September 13 FOX game vs Washington, a September 28 Monday Night Football game at Chicago, a November 1 Sunday Night Football game at Washington, a December 24 Prime Video game vs Houston, and a January 3 NBC game at San Francisco (Sports Illustrated 2026 schedule)

The trend is clear: the NFL is moving more games to streaming platforms. Prime Video already has Thursday nights, Netflix has Christmas, and more streaming-exclusive packages are expected in the next rights cycle. For Eagles fans, that means fewer games on a single channel and more apps to juggle.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Eagles local Sunday afternoon games are on FOX
  • Sunday Night Football is on NBC
  • Monday Night Football is on ESPN
  • Thursday Night Football is on Prime Video
  • DISH carries NBC, FOX, ESPN, and ABC for NFL games
  • DIRECTV has specific channel numbers: ESPN on 206, Prime Video TNF on 9550, NFL RedZone on 9551, Sunday Ticket on 9552-9567
  • DIRECTV STREAM carries NBC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, and ABC for Eagles viewing

What’s unclear

  • Exact FOX and NBC channel numbers for specific providers — these vary by local market and must be checked via provider guide
  • Playoff game channels — the NFL assigns playoff games to networks annually, and the assignment isn’t known until the season progresses
  • Some local market simulcasts (e.g., Prime Video TNF on FOX affiliate WTXF-TV 29 in Philadelphia) depend on your TV market and may not be available everywhere

The confirmed facts outnumber the open questions, which means the viewing framework is stable even if provider-specific numbers shift.

Expert quotes on watching Eagles games

“Watch Eagles games live on FOX. Watch Sunday Night Football live on NBC. Watch Monday Night Football live on ESPN.”

— Philadelphia Eagles official website, Ways to Watch page

View the Philadelphia Eagles full schedule and find out how to watch every game.

— NFL.com, NFL Eagles schedule page

NBC carries Sunday Night Football, FOX carries Sunday afternoon games, and Amazon Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football.

— DISH NFL guide, DISH how to watch NFL games

The consistency across official sources is reassuring: the network assignments are stable, and the only variable is your local provider’s channel number. YouTube’s Eagles highlights channel is also a good backup for post-game recaps.

Summary: What Eagles fans need to know

The NFL’s broadcast rights are more fragmented than ever, but the system is predictable once you know the pattern. Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM ET on FOX is the default for most Eagles games. Prime time means NBC (Sunday) or ESPN (Monday). Thursday night is Prime Video. For the cord-cutting Eagles fan, the combination of a live TV streaming service that includes local FOX and NBC plus an Amazon Prime subscription covers the entire season. The alternative — a cable or satellite package with FOX, NBC, and ESPN — is simpler but more expensive. For Philadelphia fans, the choice is clear: know the day, know the network, and check your provider’s channel guide on game day morning.

For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles game today channel and time, including kickoff time and broadcast network, check out this detailed guide.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is the Eagles game on DirecTV?

DIRECTV’s channel numbers vary by local market for FOX and NBC. ESPN is on channel 206, Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football is on channel 9550, and NFL RedZone is on channel 9551. For FOX and NBC, check your local listings through the DIRECTV channel guide.

Can I watch Eagles games on Hulu?

Yes, if you have Hulu + Live TV, which includes FOX, NBC, and ESPN in most markets. The standard Hulu on-demand plan does not include live TV channels. Check TV Guide’s streaming comparison for channel availability in your area.

Is the Eagles game on Amazon Prime?

Only if the game is on Thursday night or Black Friday. Prime Video holds the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football. Sunday and Monday games are on FOX, NBC, or ESPN — not Amazon. Check the NFL schedule to confirm.

What time is the Eagles game today?

Most Sunday Eagles games kick off at 1:00 PM ET. Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 PM ET, Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET, and Thursday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET. Verify on game day via the ESPN Eagles schedule.

Where can I watch Eagles games for free?

Over-the-air antenna provides free access to FOX and NBC broadcasts in the Philadelphia market. NFL+ offers a free trial for mobile streaming. Some streaming services offer free trials — check NFL+ plans for current offers.

What channel is the Eagles game on DISH?

DISH carries FOX, NBC, and ESPN as part of standard packages. Channel numbers vary by local market. Use the DISH NFL channel guide to find the exact channel for FOX and NBC in your area.

Why isn’t the Eagles game on tonight?

The Eagles typically play on Sunday afternoons, with occasional Sunday night, Monday night, and Thursday night games. If there’s no game on a given night, check the schedule — the team plays once per week during the regular season. Visit the NFL Eagles schedule for the full season.

Can I watch Eagles games on my phone?

Yes, through the NFL+ app on mobile devices — but only for locally broadcast games. Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is also available on the Prime Video app. For the best experience, use a tablet or cast to your TV. Check NFL+ plans for details.

These FAQs address the most common provider-specific questions fans run into each week.