Where to Watch the Patriots Game Today: TV Channel & Streaming (2026)
Here is where to watch the Patriots game today, and what channel it is on. Every New England Patriots game of the 2026 season is below with the channel, the kickoff time in Eastern and the app that streams it, including the Munich game against the Lions.
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What Channel Is the Patriots Game On Today?
The Patriots play in the AFC, so CBS carries most of their Sunday afternoon games. In Boston that is WBZ-TV, channel 4. Games against NFC teams, like the Packers on November 8 and the Lions in Munich on November 15, are on FOX, which is FOX 25 (WFXT) in Boston. As the reigning AFC champions, the Patriots also have five national night games in 2026.
In the Boston area, the local stations are:
| Network | Boston station |
|---|---|
| CBS | WBZ-TV (CBS Boston), channel 4 |
| FOX | WFXT (Boston 25) |
| NBC | NBC10 Boston (WBTS) |
| ABC | WCVB (NewsCenter 5) |
Patriots Big Games Left in 2026
- Sunday, November 15 vs. Lions in Munich: 9:30 AM ET on FOX and FOX One, at Allianz Arena in Germany.
- Sunday, November 29 at Chargers: Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
- Thursday, December 10 vs. Vikings: Thursday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video.
- Monday, December 21 at Chiefs: Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN and ABC, so WCVB carries it free in Boston.
The Week 17 home game against Denver is set for Saturday, January 2, and its network appears in the schedule below once the NFL announces it.
Patriots TV Schedule 2026
The table counts every Patriots game by network this season.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 8 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 16 |
| NBC | 2 | 1, 12 |
| Prime Video | 2 | 7, 14 |
| FOX | 2 | 9, 10 |
| ESPN | 1 | 15 |
Every 2026 Patriots game with its channel. Scores fill in after each final, and any date, time or network the NFL still has to set appears here once it is announced.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Sep 9 |  at Seattle SeahawksTNF | L 10-13 | NBC, Peacock | 0-1 |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 |  vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 20-3 | CBS | 1-1 |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 |  at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 6-35 | CBS | 1-2 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  at Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | CBS | 2-2 |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 |  vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | CBS | 3-2 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 |  vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | CBS | 4-2 |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 |  at Chicago BearsTNF | L 24-30 | Prime Video | 4-3 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | CBS | 5-3 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 |  at Detroit LionsMunich | 9:30 AM ET | FOX | |
| 11 | Bye week | ||||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 |  at Los Angeles ChargersSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Buffalo Bills | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 |  vs Minnesota VikingsTNF | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21 |  at Kansas City ChiefsMNF | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN, ABC | |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 17 | Sat, Jan 2 |  vs Denver Broncos | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | vs Miami Dolphins | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
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9 games left. Kickoff times, TV and final scores update on their own, with a reminder an hour before kickoff. Free, no sign-up.
Times in Eastern, with your local time below. Results and channels update automatically; the next game is highlighted.
The printable PDF of the full season is on our New England Patriots schedule page.
How to Stream the Patriots Game Without Cable
Pick the app that matches the network:
- CBS games: Paramount+ streams your local CBS station, WBZ-TV. This covers most of the season.
- FOX games: FOX One streams your local FOX station, including the Packers game and Munich.
- Sunday Night Football: Peacock, for the November 29 game in Los Angeles.
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video, for the Vikings game.
- Monday Night Football: the ESPN app, or free on ABC.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ streams local and prime time games on a mobile device.
The free option is an HD antenna. WBZ, FOX 25, NBC10 Boston and WCVB all broadcast over the air, so an antenna picks up every Patriots game on CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC at no monthly cost.
Where to Watch the Patriots Game Outside New England
All six New England states count as Patriots home territory, so your local CBS or FOX station across the region usually carries the game. Outside New England, your station shows the Patriots only when the network sends that game to your area. National games on NBC, ESPN, ABC and Prime Video work anywhere in the US.
For Sunday afternoon games your station does not carry, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers every out of market game. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game live in most countries, including Munich.
How to Listen to the Patriots Game on the Radio
98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) is the flagship of the Patriots Radio Network, with more than 30 stations across New England.
- Booth: Bob Socci on play-by-play with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak as analyst.
- Apps: the Patriots app and patriots.com in the New England market.
- Nationwide: SiriusXM and NFL+ carry live game audio.
Station and crew details come from the Patriots’ own 2026 game-day listings.
Patriots Preseason TV
WBZ-TV leads the Patriots Preseason Television Network, which reaches every New England state. Bob Socci and Scott Zolak call the preseason games too, and the Patriots app streams them free in the local market.
That covers what channel the Patriots game is on today: WBZ for most Sundays, FOX 25 for the Packers and Munich, NBC, Prime Video and ESPN for the night games, and 98.5 The Sports Hub on the radio. Check the status line at the top of this page before kickoff, since it updates on its own.
Where to Watch the Patriots Game 2026 FAQ
What channel is the Patriots game on today?
Most Patriots games are on CBS, WBZ-TV channel 4 in Boston. Games against NFC teams air on FOX 25. The status line at the top of this page shows the channel for the next game.
What channel is the Patriots game in Munich on?
FOX and FOX One. The Patriots play the Lions in Munich on Sunday, November 15, at 9:30 AM ET.
What time does the Patriots game start today?
Sunday afternoon games start at 1:00, 4:05 or 4:25 PM ET. Night games start at 8:15 PM ET on Thursday and Monday and 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.
How can I watch the Patriots game for free?
Use an HD antenna. CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games come in free over the air in Boston, including the Monday night game in Kansas City on ABC.
Is the Patriots game on Netflix?
No. The Patriots do not have a Netflix game in 2026.
What radio station is the Patriots game on?
98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak.
When is the Patriots bye week?
Week 11. The Patriots are off right after Munich, between the Lions game on November 15 and the Chargers game on November 29.
