The Colts and Chiefs meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night, and the NFL is making it easy to watch the game online without a cable subscription. Sunday Night Football airs on NBC this week, and the league’s streaming partner Peacock carries the broadcast live. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV also offer free trials so cord-cutters can watch for nothing down.
The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT on Sunday, Sept. 20. Kansas City is the host for week two of the 2026-2027 season, and the matchup pits two AFC powers against each other ahead of what could be a conference title run. Of course, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
How to Watch Sunday Night Football Live Online Free
DirecTV is the headline option for watching the Colts-Chiefs game live for free. The satellite service offers a five-day free trial, and a subscription gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including NBC.
The first three months of DirecTV cost $59.99 per month, with the price rising to $89.99 per month after that. The service includes ESPN Unlimited as well, so it covers major sports networks.
Sling TV is another option. The Blue plan comes with NBC and more than 40 channels for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels, though pricing and channel availability vary from market to market.
FuboTV is an affordable entry point on paper. New users get a five-day free trial, and the cheapest plan starts at $63.99 for the first month, rising to $88.99 per month afterward. That plan includes more than 230 channels, including local and cable like NBC, streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and web browsers.
Hulu + Live TV is the most expensive of the alternatives. Prices start at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, with each plan including Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. That package is best for viewers who want all three services in one package.
Peacock has two plans. The Premium Plan costs $12.99 per month and is ad-supported, giving access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, originals, live sports from NBC Sports and live news from NBC News. The Premium Plus Plan costs $19.99 per month, comes with everything in the Premium plan but no ads, your local NBC channel live and the ability to download and stream offline.
The Free Trial Offers at a Glance
- DirecTV: Five-day free trial, $59.99 for the first three months
- Sling TV: No free trial offered in the source, but the Blue plan is $54.99 per month
- FuboTV: Five-day free trial, $63.99 for the first month
- Hulu + Live TV: No free trial mentioned in the source, but the first month is part of the $89.99 monthly price
- Peacock: No free trial mentioned in the source
The free trial periods vary, so check each provider’s terms before committing.
DirecTV’s Free Trial
The DirecTV free trial gives viewers access to live TV, local channels and cable networks, including NBC. That means the Colts-Chiefs broadcast is available through the trial period.
The service also includes ESPN Unlimited, so sports fans get access to multiple networks. The $59.99 price applies for the first three months, after which the monthly cost rises to $89.99.
FuboTV’s Free Trial
FuboTV’s free trial is the simplest to use. New users get five days of access without paying anything upfront.
The first month of Fubo starts at $63.99, and the price rises to $88.99 per month after that. The plan includes more than 230 channels, including NBC, and it streams on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and web browsers. That makes it a portable option for viewers who want to watch on the go.
Hulu + Live TV’s Package
Hulu + Live TV bundles three services together: Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. The subscription starts at $89.99 per month, and each plan includes all three services at no additional cost.
That package is best for viewers who want access to Disney content and ESPN sports alongside the NBC broadcast. The first month is part of the $89.99 monthly price, so new subscribers get the full package at the introductory rate.
Peacock’s Two Plans
Peacock offers two plans, and both are available for the Colts-Chiefs game on Sunday night. The Premium Plan costs $12.99 per month and is ad-supported. It includes a wide range of movies, TV shows, originals, live sports from NBC Sports and live news from NBC News.
The Premium Plus Plan costs $19.99 per month and removes the ads. It also adds your local NBC channel live and the ability to download and stream offline. Both plans include the Colts-Chiefs broadcast on Sunday night.
The Celebrity Factor
The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, and the Colts-Chiefs game is no exception. Fans at Arrowhead Stadium might spot famous actors, actresses and recording artists during the game.
Past attendees at Chiefs games have included Taylor Swift, Heidi Gardner, Paul Rudd and Eric Stonestreet, among others.
The celebrity sightings are worth keeping an eye out for if you are heading to the stadium. The primary attraction is the matchup between two AFC powers, and both teams have shown the kind of form that suggests a long conference title run ahead of them.
Source material: “‘Sunday Night Football’: How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Live Online Free,” Billboard.
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