How to Get the NFL Sunday Ticket For Free In 2026

By Phillip Swann
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I want to thank you for your updates, particularly the new articles for seniors. I am 66 and a big football fan. In your article on the Sunday Ticket, you wrote about discounts. But is there a way to get it for free as a bonus or something? Thanks again in advance. – Cary, Mobile, Alabama.

New Sunday Ticket Pricing For 2026

Cary, thanks for the kind words. In yesterday’s article about the new NFL Sunday Ticket pre-season pricing for the 2026 season, I reported that the football package is now available on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels for $240 for new subscribers.

In addition, military personnel, veterans, first responders, teachers and the medical community can get it for $198. (However, there is no discount for seniors.) The regular price is $378.

Is the NFL Sunday Ticket Available For Free?

Answer: Yes. Verizon is now offering the 2026 NFL Sunday Ticket for free to select customers. Here are the four ways you can get the popular package of Sunday afternoon out-of-market NFL games via the wireless company:

Verizon’s Free Sunday Ticket Offer

1. Buy an eligible 5G phone and activate a new smartphone line on an Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan. Good for existing and new customers.

2. Upgrade an existing Verizon line to an Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan after the purchase of an eligible 5G phone.

3. Switch your home Internet service to a Verizon fiber-optic Fios Home Internet plan or select Verizon Home Internet option including 5G Home Ultimate or Verizon Home Internet Lite Extra.

4. Switch your Home Internet connection to a premium Frontier Fiber Internet tier (1G, 2G, 5G or 7G.)

Verizon’s Sunday Ticket Discount Offer

New and existing Verizon Home Internet customers, and Simplicity customers, can also get in on the fun. They are eligible to get the standalone Sunday Ticket for $234, or the Ticket with the NFL Red Zone for $276.

How Long Is the Verizon Offer Available?

Verizon says you can get the Sunday Ticket for free with these offers through September 2, 2026. You can get for more information on the offer by clicking this link.

Cary, I hope that helps. Happy viewing and stay safe!

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