As we prepare for the beginning of Week 2 of the NFL season, Thursday Night Football is getting ready to premiere on a new channel for the first time. With an exciting AFC West battle on the schedule, what channel is Thursday Night Football going to be on? Here is how you can watch, live stream, and everything else you need to know for Thursday Night Football.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
TV channel: Amazon Prime Video (Also available in local markets)
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
Thursday Night Football will be making its debut on Amazon Prime for the first time this season on Sept. 15. In total, there will be 15 regular season games played on Amazon Prime this season. To access these games, you are going to need to have an Amazon Prime membership.
If you do not have a membership, the broadcasts will also be available to local markets. Check out Vidgo or fuboTV, two streaming platforms that provide you with live sports across multiple devices. Additionally, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on how to live stream NFL games.
Who plays on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football?
The first game being played on Amazon Prime is between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. With two of the game’s top quarterbacks facing off, we can expect some firewards this week. After both teams got wins in their first week of action, expectations are high for both franchises. With a tight battle expected in the AFC West this year, this game could have important repercussions on the rest of the season.
Last week, Patrick Mahomes traveled into Arizona and put on a show. He threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns. After an offseason that was full of speculation surrounding Mahomes and what this offense would look like without Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs QB quelled all the noise and continued to make his case for one of the greatest of all time.
“Everybody’s asked us the questions of what this offense, what this team’s going to look like,” Mahomes told reporters after the game. “We’ve always believed that we were going to go out there and put on a show, and I thought guys did that.”
Meanwhile, Justin Herbert showed no signs of slowing down after last year’s breakout season. He threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns against fellow AFC West rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders. Although the Chargers kept their game against the Raiders close, winning 24-19, Herbert was on point when he needed to be.
When asked about this Thursday Night Football matchup, Herbert spoke about how excited the young guys on his team were for the opportunity.
“I know that our guys are really excited for this one. To be able to play on primetime, Thursday Night Football, it’s something you always grow up dreaming about. It is a quick week, a short week, but we’re going to do everything we can to get prepared.”
Complete Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football schedule
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Date: Sept. 22
Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals
Date: Sept. 29
Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos
Date: Oct. 6
Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears
Date: Oct. 13
New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals
Date: Oct. 20
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date: Oct. 27
Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans
Date: Nov. 3
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Date: Nov. 10
Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers
Date: Nov. 17
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Date: Dec. 1
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams
Date: Dec. 8
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
Date: Dec. 15
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets
Date: Dec. 22
Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans
Date: Dec. 29