How to watch Thursday Night Football during 2021 NFL season: Free live streams, TV, channel schedule

A general view of NFL footballs before the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. The Steelers won 16-3. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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The 2021 NFL season officially kicks off on Thursday, September 9, 2021 (9/9/21) when the Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, face the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by quarterback Tom Brady, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Fans can watch the game, as well as every other Thursday Night Football game for the entire season, for free via a trial of fuboTV.

Here is the Thursday Night Football schedule for the 2021 NFL season (kick-off times are in Eastern time):

Week 1, September 9: Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:20 p.m., NBC (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 2, September 16: New York Giants vs. Washington Football Team, 8:20 p.m., NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 3, September 23: Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m., NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 4, September 30: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m., NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 5, October 7: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 6, October 14: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 7, October 21: Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 8, October 28: Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 9, November 4: New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 10, November 11: Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 11, November 18: New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 13, December 2: Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 14, December 9: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 15, December 16: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

Week 16, December 23: San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans, 8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network (fuboTV (free trial))

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What is fuboTV?

fuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 live streaming channels, like ESPN, NFL Network, beIN Sports and news, entertainment and local channels beyond that. It also offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but still don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.

How much does fuboTV cost?

The cheapest option is the family package at $64.99 and includes 120 channels, 250 hours of DVR space and can be used on three screens at once.

The fubo Elite package is $79.99 per month, and offers more than 170 channels, including Showtime channels, extra sports channels and extra news and entertainment channels.

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Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com.

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