Full 2025 NFL viewing guide for Indian fans: preseason, regular season & Super Bowl IST kick-off times, Star Sports/Hotstar channels, DAZN Game Pass price, VPN tips.
Key 2025 NFL Dates (IST Conversion)
| Event | US Time (ET) | IST Time | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame Game (Chargers v Lions) – 31 Jul | 8 pm | 5:30 am, 1 Aug | DAZN Game Pass, YouTube* |
| Pre-Season Week 1 starts – 7 Aug | Various | +9:30 h | NFL Network via Game Pass |
| Kickoff Game (Eagles v Cowboys) – 4 Sep | 8:20 pm | 5:50 am, 5 Sep | Star Sports*, Hotstar*, Game Pass |
| São Paulo International Game – 5 Sep | TBA | TBA | FREE on YouTube, Game Pass |
| Super Bowl LX – 8 Feb 2026 | 6:30 pm | 5:00 am, 9 Feb | Star Sports*, Hotstar*, Game Pass |
Official Broadcast & Streaming Options
3.1 DAZN NFL Game Pass (International)
Includes all 272 regular-season games, Play-offs, RedZone & NFL Network.
2025 India price: ~₹15,000 (early-bird 25 % off ends 18 Aug).
- Free 7-day trial + monthly instalments available.
3.2 Star Sports + Disney Hotstar
Carried the last three Super Bowls and occasional Thursday Night games. Renewal talks are under way; if agreed, expect:
Star Sports 1/Select 2 SD + HD simulcasts.
Free streaming for Hotstar Premium users.
3.3 YouTube’s Free Week 1 Stream
YouTube will stream the Chargers’ São Paulo opener globally FOR FREE—no VPN needed. Ideal link-bait for social shares.
3.4 FanCode & JioTV (TBC)
FanCode held rights in 2020; keep a watch on their H2 2025 announcements. JioTV may sublicense select Sunday games for mobile users.
3.5 VPN + US Services
If you already subscribe to YouTube TV, Fubo or NFL+, a Tier-1 VPN (ExpressVPN, NordVPN) unblocks streams reliably in India.
Step-by-Step: Subscribe to Game Pass in India
Visit dazn.com/en-IN/nfl-game-pass → Click Get Access.
Choose Annual — ₹15 000 or 4-Installments — ₹3 999.
Create a DAZN account with Indian debit/credit card.
Download the DAZN app (iOS, Android, Fire TV, PS & Xbox).
Enable 1080p60 in Settings → Stream every game live or on-demand.
watch nfl in official website https://www.nfl.com/international/
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Streaming availability may change based on location and broadcaster rights. Check official NFL or DAZN sources for updates.