The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are heading to Rio de Janeiro for the NFL’s latest international game, and American viewers have several ways to watch it live. The Sunday, Sept. 27 contest airs at 1:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, and multiple streaming services carry the broadcast.
Streaming Options at a Glance
CBS is the primary broadcaster for the game. The network airs it in the U.S. at the listed times, and the game is available to stream live on DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. All three services offer limited free trials for new subscribers.
| Service | Free Trial | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Five days | Starts at $19.99 per month |
| Fubo | One day | First month $54.99, then $64.99 |
| Hulu + Live TV | Three days | $89.99 per month |
DirecTV and the Paramount+ Deal
DirecTV subscribers have a few paths to the game. Any of the company’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier — include CBS. New subscribers get a five-day free trial of DirecTV’s streaming service.
Paramount+ is also involved, though it no longer offers its own free trial. Customers can claim three complimentary months of Paramount+ Premium with DirecTV’s Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate packages. Those packages also include DirecTV’s five-day free trial.
The Premier package, DirecTV’s top tier, includes Paramount+ indefinitely as part of its standard lineup.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV
Fubo streams CBS with a one-day free trial for new subscribers. Plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial. Its subscriptions bundle Disney+ and ESPN+, and the base price starts at $89.99 per month.
The Bottom Line on Costs
The cheapest entry point for the game is DirecTV’s five-day free trial, which lets new subscribers watch Sunday’s game at no cost. Fubo’s one-day trial and Hulu’s three-day trial are smaller windows.
The Paramount+ route adds complexity. The three-month free trial requires signing up for a DirecTV package.
Here is a quick look at the key numbers:
- Game date: Sunday, Sept. 27
- Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 p.m. ET
- Network: CBS
- DirecTV trial: Five days
- Fubo trial: One day
- Hulu + Live TV trial: Three days
- DirecTV Entertainment/Choice/Ultimate: Three months of Paramount+ Premium free
- Premier package: Paramount+ included indefinitely
What This Means for Viewers
The NFL is continuing its international expansion efforts, and Rio de Janeiro is the latest stop. For American fans, the setup is familiar: a broadcast network with multiple streaming partners, each with its own trial window.
The deals are structured around free trials. DirecTV’s free trial is the simplest path for a one-game watch. The Paramount+ deal pairs the service with DirecTV packages.
The pricing difference between services is visible. DirecTV’s starting price for building a custom channel lineup is $19.99 per month, while Hulu + Live TV costs nearly twice as much at $89.99. Fubo falls somewhere in between at $64.99 after the first month.
For casual viewers who only want Sunday’s game, the free trial options cover the cost. For subscribers who already hold a DirecTV package, Paramount+ Premium comes at no additional charge.
The NFL’s international push continues, and the streaming market keeps meeting it with new deals. This time, the game lands in Rio, and the options land on screen.
Source material: “Where to Watch the Ravens vs. Cowboys Rio Game Online,” The Hollywood Reporter.
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