How to Watch Los Angeles Rams Games
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If you want to know how to watch Los Angeles Rams games live in 2026, the right service depends mainly on where the game is televised.

Rams Sunday afternoon games can appear on FOX or CBS, while prime-time matchups may move to NBC, ESPN, ABC, or Prime Video.

Fans outside Southern California may also need NFL Sunday Ticket. This guide explains the easiest legal viewing options in the US, UK, and Canada.

Los Angeles Rams Streaming Options at a Glance

What You Want to WatchBest Option
Local Sunday Rams gamesFOX / CBS
Sunday Night FootballNBC / Peacock
Monday Night FootballESPN / ABC
Thursday Night FootballPrime Video
Out-of-market Sunday gamesNFL Sunday Ticket
Mobile local and national gamesNFL+
Full UK coverageNFL Game Pass on DAZN
Full Canada coverageNFL Game Pass on DAZN

For league-wide broadcast and streaming information, see our Stream NFL Games Live guide.

Los Angeles Rams 2026 Schedule and TV Channels

8:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
Netflix
8:15 PM
New York Giants
Los Angeles Rams
ESPN / ABC
8:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams
Denver Broncos
NBC
1:00 PM
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Philadelphia Eagles
FOX
8:15 PM
Buffalo Bills
Los Angeles Rams
ESPN / ABC
4:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams
FOX
4:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams
Las Vegas Raiders
FOX
4:05 PM
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
FOX
1:00 PM
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Washington Commanders
FOX
4:05 PM
Los Angeles Rams
Arizona Cardinals
CBS
8:00 PM
Green Bay Packers
Los Angeles Rams
Netflix
8:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Prime Video
4:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49ers
FOX
4:25 PM
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
CBS
8:15 PM
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Seattle Seahawks
FOX
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TBD
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Los Angeles Rams
TBD

Watching the Rams in Los Angeles

Fans in the Los Angeles television market can usually watch regional Rams games through the local FOX or CBS affiliate.

Which station carries the game depends on the NFL’s weekly television assignment.

That makes local broadcast access particularly valuable because many Rams Sunday afternoon games can be watched without purchasing an out-of-market package.

A live TV streaming service carrying the major Los Angeles broadcast stations can cover most of these games.

An over-the-air antenna is another option for viewers within reception range of local FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC stations.

Prime-time games work differently because they are distributed nationally.

The Simplest Cable-Free Setup

Rams fans who do not have cable can combine a live TV streaming service with any exclusive platform required by the weekly schedule.

Services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV STREAM can provide access to major local broadcast stations and ESPN in supported markets.

For many in-market fans, this covers most of the season.

The exceptions are usually games assigned to services such as Prime Video or out-of-market Sunday games requiring NFL Sunday Ticket.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV is particularly useful for NFL viewers because it combines traditional NFL television channels with the option to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket.

That makes it suitable for both Los Angeles-area fans and Rams supporters living elsewhere in the country.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV can carry FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, and ESPN depending on the subscriber’s market.

It is a straightforward option for viewers who want regional and national NFL broadcasts through one interface.

Fubo

Fubo focuses heavily on live sports and includes many major broadcast networks.

Local channel availability should still be checked before subscribing specifically for Rams games.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM can provide another cable-replacement route to local channels and ESPN, depending on the chosen package.

How Rams Sunday Games Work on FOX and CBS

Sunday afternoon NFL broadcasts are regional.

That means two viewers watching FOX at the same time can receive completely different NFL games depending on where they live.

A Rams fan in Southern California may receive Los Angeles locally, while someone in another state may see a different matchup.

FOX often carries NFC-heavy matchups, but the NFL’s current broadcast system allows games to be assigned more flexibly between FOX and CBS.

For local fans, either network may therefore be important during the season.

CBS viewers may also be able to stream the local NFL on CBS broadcast through Paramount+ when the Rams game is assigned to their local station.

What Out-of-Market Rams Fans Need

NFL Sunday Ticket becomes much more important if you support the Rams from outside Southern California.

The package is designed for Sunday afternoon games that are not being shown by your local FOX or CBS station.

For example, a Rams fan living on the East Coast may regularly receive another team’s regional broadcast. Sunday Ticket can provide access to the Rams game instead.

NFL Sunday Ticket is available through YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels.

It does not include every Rams game.

National broadcasts on NBC, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video, Netflix, or other exclusive services must be watched through the platform carrying that game.

When the Rams Play in Prime Time

Los Angeles can appear in several national broadcast windows during the season.

Each one uses a different viewing platform.

Sunday Night Football

NBC carries Sunday Night Football.

Peacock provides the streaming option for the Sunday night window.

Because these games are nationally televised, Rams fans throughout the United States can generally watch without NFL Sunday Ticket.

Monday Night Football

ESPN carries Monday Night Football, with selected games also appearing on ABC.

A live TV service that includes ESPN can provide access without traditional cable.

When ABC carries the game, some viewers can also watch through their local over-the-air ABC station.

Thursday Night Football

Prime Video is the primary home of Thursday Night Football.

If the Rams are assigned to a Thursday night game, viewers will generally need Amazon Prime Video rather than a normal FOX or CBS broadcast.

Is NFL+ Useful for Rams Fans?

NFL+ is most useful for fans who watch on mobile devices or want access to replays.

The service provides live local and nationally televised NFL games on supported phones and tablets.

NFL+ Premium adds features such as NFL RedZone, full-game replays, and condensed games.

It is not the same type of service as NFL Sunday Ticket.

Sunday Ticket focuses on live out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, while NFL+ is centered more around mobile access and replay features.

Watching Rams Games With an Antenna

An antenna can be surprisingly useful for Rams fans who live in the Los Angeles market.

Games shown locally on FOX or CBS can potentially be watched without paying for cable or a live TV streaming package.

The same applies to Rams games shown on NBC or ABC.

An antenna will not provide access to ESPN or Prime Video.

It also cannot change NFL regional broadcast assignments, so out-of-market viewers should not expect it to provide every Rams Sunday game.

Which Services Do You Actually Need?

The answer depends on where you live.

If You Live in Los Angeles

A service carrying local FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC stations plus ESPN can cover much of the season.

Prime Video may be needed for Thursday night games.

NFL Sunday Ticket is usually less important because the Rams are more likely to be shown locally.

If You Live Outside the Rams Market

A live TV service plus NFL Sunday Ticket gives you much stronger coverage.

The live TV package handles national games and whichever local Sunday games are available, while Sunday Ticket fills the out-of-market Sunday afternoon gap.

Prime Video may still be required separately.

If You Mostly Watch on Your Phone

NFL+ can be useful for local and nationally televised games on supported mobile devices.

NFL+ Premium is also helpful if replays and NFL RedZone matter to you.

How to Watch Los Angeles Rams Games in the UK

UK Rams fans can use NFL Game Pass on DAZN for broad access to NFL regular-season and postseason games.

This is particularly useful because Los Angeles games can fall into late-night UK viewing windows and may not always be selected for traditional television.

Sky Sports also broadcasts NFL games throughout the season, including selected Sunday matchups and major prime-time games.

For someone who wants to follow the Rams every week, NFL Game Pass generally provides more consistent access than relying only on games selected for Sky Sports.

How to Watch Los Angeles Rams Games in Canada

NFL Game Pass on DAZN is also a major option for Rams fans in Canada.

It provides extensive live NFL coverage throughout the regular season and playoffs.

Canadian NFL coverage is also available through networks such as TSN, CTV, and RDS.

TSN carries significant national and prime-time coverage, while CTV shows selected Sunday games. RDS provides French-language NFL broadcasts.

Fans who want to follow Los Angeles throughout the full season can use NFL Game Pass rather than depending on weekly network selections.

Why Rams TV Channels Can Change

NFL schedules are not completely fixed once they are announced.

Flexible scheduling allows eligible games to move between kickoff windows later in the season.

A Rams matchup originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon could potentially be moved into a national broadcast window if it becomes more important.

Week 18 is especially fluid because the NFL often waits for playoff implications to become clear before assigning final kickoff times and networks.

The schedule above is designed to reflect updated kickoff and television information as it becomes available.

Quick Rams Viewing Checklist

Before each game, confirm:

  1. Whether the Rams game is regional or national.
  2. Which network is carrying it.
  3. Whether your local FOX or CBS affiliate has the matchup.
  4. Whether you need NFL Sunday Ticket.
  5. Whether the game is exclusive to Prime Video or another streaming platform.

Taking those five steps prevents most NFL streaming confusion.

Bottom Line

Los Angeles Rams fans in Southern California can watch many games through local FOX or CBS affiliates, while national appearances move to platforms such as NBC, ESPN, ABC, and Prime Video.

Out-of-market US fans get the most value from adding NFL Sunday Ticket to a normal live TV package. NFL+ is useful for mobile viewing and replays, while NFL Game Pass on DAZN provides broad access for fans in the UK and Canada.

The best setup ultimately depends on whether you are watching locally, from another US television market, or internationally.

Shayan Ahmed
Shayan Ahmed is a Pakistan-based sports journalist and content writer at Surprise Sports specializing in NFL, CFL, rugby, and international sports coverage. With experience in sports journalism and sub-editing, he creates research-driven content covering player salaries, team analysis, league history, match insights, and major sporting events across global football and rugby competitions.