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NFL+ Premium vs YouTube TV

Quick answer

NFL+ Premium is the obsessive fan's mobile companion; YouTube TV is the cut-the-cord household's all-in-one live TV replacement. They barely compete — they solve different problems.

NFL+ Premium

Every NFL game, every highlight, all the film — for die-hard fans only

3.9★

Our pick

YouTube TV

Your cable replacement with live sports baked in

4★

Monthly Price

~$7/mo (NFL+ base ~$7, Premium ~$15)

~$73/mo

Live Local NFL Games

Mobile/tablet only

Yes, on any screen via CBS/FOX/NBC

Live National/Prime Games

NFL Network live + RedZone (Premium)

ESPN, NBC SNF, TNF on NFL Network add-on

RedZone Access

Yes (Premium tier)

Requires NFL Network add-on (~$9/mo extra)

Full Game Replays

Every game, every season, ad-free

Cloud DVR only — 3 weeks retention

All-22 Coach's Film

Yes (Premium only)

Non-NFL Content

None

100+ live channels (news, entertainment, sports)

Simultaneous Streams

1 stream

3 streams (unlimited home add-on available)

TV/Big Screen Support

No (mobile & tablet only for live)

Yes — Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs

Free Trial

Varies (often none)

~1 week free trial

Contract Required

Offline Downloads

Yes (mobile)

NFL+ Premium

Ease of Use★★★★☆

Content Depth★★★★½

Device Flexibility★★½☆☆

Live Game Coverage★★★½☆

Value for NFL Fans★★★★☆

On-Demand & Replays★★★★★

YouTube TV

Ease of Use★★★★½

Content Depth★★★★☆

Device Flexibility★★★★½

Live Game Coverage★★★★½

Value for NFL Fans★★★½☆

On-Demand & Replays★★★☆☆

Worth knowing

NFL+ Premium costs less per month than a single NFL stadium beer.
YouTube TV's cloud DVR stores unlimited recordings — but auto-deletes after 3 weeks.
NFL+ live local games are legally restricted to mobile/tablet due to broadcast rights deals.
YouTube TV carries ESPN, which means Monday Night Football is covered without add-ons.
NFL+ All-22 film is the same footage NFL coaches actually use — nerds rejoice.

NFL+ won't let you watch games on your TV because the NFL is legally protecting its own Sunday Ticket product. It's like a restaurant that won't let you eat at a table — only standing up.

If you want

You want every NFL game on your big screen TV

YouTube TV covers local + national games on any device with a proper live TV experience.

→ Pick YouTube TV

If you want

You're a film-room obsessive who wants All-22, RedZone, and full replays cheap

NFL+ Premium is unmatched for deep NFL content at a fraction of the price — just don't expect your couch setup to cooperate.

→ Pick NFL+ Premium

If you want

You want sports AND everything else (news, entertainment, non-NFL sports)

YouTube TV replaces cable entirely; NFL+ is a one-sport silo.

→ Pick YouTube TV