"Game two of the 2025-2026 NFL Season takes place tonight, but you won't find it aired on television. Instead, YouTube will be the exclusive home for the matchup of the Chiefs and Chargers. That's another shift in viewing habits for many people, but, on the upside, it's one that won't require them to sign up for another service. Like last year, this season is off to a rolling start."
"Why is this game being streamed on YouTube? YouTube already has a partnership with the NFL as it is the home of NFL Sunday Ticket. But this goes a bit further than that. This will be the first time YouTube broadcasts an NFL game live, but it has streamed other major events, including Coachella earlier this year. The NFL is hoping to reach a broader, younger audience, which tunes in"
Tonight's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers is an exclusive YouTube stream at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5. The game is the only NFL contest scheduled for Friday and lists the home team second. Out-of-market viewers cannot watch for free, and an HD antenna will not provide access. Streaming access is available through YouTubeTV, which charges about $83 per month after a free trial. Amazon Prime Video will not carry its first NFL matchup until Sept. 11. YouTube holds an NFL partnership as home of NFL Sunday Ticket and will broadcast its first live NFL game to reach a broader, younger audience.
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