The first regular season Sunday Night Football game takes place on September 7 when Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on NBC and Peacock. It’ll be the first of two early SNF matchups for the subjects of this year’s Hard Knocks as Buffalo will also host Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Week 5 (October 5).

The debut SNF game of the 25-26 season will not only be a battle between two teams with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations — the Bills finished their 24-25 campaign with a 13-4 record, while the Ravens ended the regular season at 12-5 — but it’ll also be a rematch of their classic 2025 divisional round playoff game (a 27-25 Buffalo win). But that’s the future; let’s talk about the present, shall we?

Is Sunday Night Football airing on NBC and Peacock tonight? Where can you watch tonight’s Sunday night game between the Bills and Chicago Bears online? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is Sunday Night Football On NBC and Peacock Tonight?

Nope. NFL football returns to NBC and Peacock on Thursday, September 4 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in the first game of the regular season.

The first regular-season Sunday Night Football game takes place on September 7 when the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

What Channel Is Sunday Night Football On Tonight (August 17) ?

It’s not technically a Sunday Night Football game, but the Chicago Bears host the Buffalo Bills at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Bills vs. Bears Streaming Info:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream tonight’s game on FOX, the FOX Sports app, or FOX Sports.com. You can also find a Bills/Bears live stream with an active subscription to fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, or DIRECTV.

FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

How To Watch Bills vs. Bears Live On DIRECTV:

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which has a number of flexible subscription options starting at $49.99/month and comes with a five-day free trial.

Sunday Night Football 2025 Schedule:

• Week 1 (September 7): Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 2 (September 14): Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 3 (September 21): Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 4 (September 28): Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 5 (October 5): New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 6 (October 12): Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 7 (October 19): Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 8 (October 26): Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 9 (November 2): Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 10 (November 9): Pittsburgh Steelers @ Los Angeles Chargers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 11 (November 16): Detroit Lions @Philadelphia Eagles (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 12 (November 23): Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 13 (November 30): Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 14 (December 7): Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 15 (December 14): Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 16 (December 21): Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)
• Week 17 (December 28): Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock)