NFL Coverage Map FAQ
Short answers to the questions people most often ask about NFL TV coverage, schedules and this site.
Questions and answers
What is an NFL coverage map?
An NFL coverage map shows which game your local TV stations are scheduled to air in each Sunday afternoon time slot. CBS and FOX each broadcast several games at the same time, so they split the country into regions and send a different game to each one. Thursday, Sunday night and Monday night games are not split this way — see nationally televised NFL games.
How are regional NFL games decided?
The networks decide each week which of their games airs in each market. A team’s games are generally shown in its home market. Elsewhere, the networks weigh things such as regional interest and the appeal of the matchup. Assignments can change during the week. More detail: how regional NFL coverage works.
What NFL games are on TV today?
The NFL Games Today page lists every game scheduled for today (Eastern Time) with kickoff times in ET, CT, MT and PT and any TV channels listed in our data source. On days without games it shows the next game day.
When are NFL games on Sunday?
Most NFL games are played on Sunday in three main windows: early afternoon (usually 1:00 PM ET), late afternoon (usually 4:05 or 4:25 PM ET) and Sunday night (usually 8:20 PM ET). Some weeks also have a Sunday morning international game, typically at 9:30 AM ET. The weekly NFL coverage map groups games by these windows.
How can I find my local NFL game?
Start with this week’s coverage map: the “Find your local NFL market” tool shows the team markets nearest to you and their games this week. Your local CBS and FOX stations generally carry those teams’ games. Check your station’s listings for the final assignment.
Which networks broadcast NFL games?
CBS and FOX carry most Sunday afternoon games, NBC has Sunday Night Football, ESPN and ABC have Monday Night Football, and Amazon Prime Video streams Thursday Night Football. NFL Network airs a smaller number of games. Out-of-market Sunday afternoon games are available through NFL Sunday Ticket. See NFL TV networks explained.
Does the NFL coverage map change every week?
Yes. Matchups change every week, and so does which game each region receives. Later in the season the NFL can also “flex” games into or out of primetime, which changes kickoff times and networks. Every week has its own page — see the NFL coverage map by week.
Where can I find this week’s NFL schedule?
The NFL Schedule page shows the current week first, followed by every week of the season, with kickoff times in four US time zones and final scores for completed games.
Why can’t I watch a game that isn’t in my area?
Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX are distributed regionally, so your local stations air only the games assigned to your market. To watch other Sunday afternoon games, the NFL’s out-of-market package is NFL Sunday Ticket. Read more about regional coverage.
What time zone are kickoff times in?
Kickoff times are shown in Eastern Time (ET), with Central (CT), Mountain (MT) and Pacific (PT) conversions. Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so during daylight saving time Arizona kickoff times match Pacific Time.
Where does this site’s schedule and TV information come from?
Schedules, scores and TV listings come from a third-party sports data provider. It is not an official NFL source, and TV listings can be incomplete, especially well before kickoff. We do not have geographic broadcast-area data, so we never claim which game a specific area receives. See About.
Is this an official NFL website?
No. NFL Coverage Map is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the NFL, any team or any broadcaster. About this site.