FIND THE GAME.
GET BACK TO ENJOYING IT.
Football is now scattered across broadcast channels, cable networks and streaming services.
We gathered the most useful live schedules and viewing guides in one place, so you can find the game, identify the channel or app and get ready before kickoff.
START HERE
NFL: See today’s matchups, kickoff times and announced television or streaming destinations.
COLLEGE: Search today’s games and see the network or streaming service listed beside each matchup.
LOCAL SUNDAY COVERAGE: Check which CBS or FOX game is scheduled in your viewing area.
CHECK NFL COVERAGE MAPSCoverage maps are supplied by 506 Sports. Listings are unofficial and may change.
THE FASTEST ROUTE TO KICKOFF
Choose the question you need answered. Each link opens a live resource in a new tab, so this guide remains waiting for you.
NFL Schedule
Who is playing, when the game starts and where the NFL says it will be shown.
View the Official ScheduleCollege Football
Today’s college games, kickoff times, networks and streaming destinations.
Find a College Game See the Complete ScheduleWays to Watch
Understand the NFL’s current broadcast, television-provider and streaming options.
See NFL Ways to WatchWeekends are special. Let's make the most of them.
West Coast AV & Security is here to make that happen.
THE QUICK FOOTBALL VIEWING MAP
These are the starting places. Confirm the matchups because special games and schedules often change.
Saturday College Football
ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN+, FOX, FS1, NBC, Peacock and conference networks. For ESPN+, use ESPN’s Where to Watch page and filter for ESPN+ only. FS1 games are listed on the FOX Sports schedule.
Sunday Afternoon
CBS and Paramount+ or FOX and its supported viewing options.
Sunday Night
Sunday Night Football is available on NBC and Peacock.
Monday Night
ABC, ESPN and supported ESPN+ viewing options. ESPN+ may require an additional subscription.
Thursday Night
Prime Video, with local broadcast availability in participating markets.
Special Games
Netflix, Peacock, NFL Network, NFL+ or another announced destination. This Thanksgiving features 5 games! Thanksgiving week brings five NFL games: one on Netflix Wednesday evening, three on Thanksgiving Day and another on Black Friday.
1. GET OUTSIDE WITH THE GAME
The entertainment follows where you are.
Often the pregame starts outside when the food goes on the grill. If you're manning the grill, stay on top of the game with outdoor TV and sound.
If you're focused on the brats and burgers, a good outdoor sound system will keep your head in the game and your heart focused on the food at hand.
Brands to consider: SUNBRITE TV | Monitor Audio | SONOS | Klipsch
California - OUTDOOR TELEVISIONS: Read more
California - OUTDOOR SPEAKERS: Read more
Nevada - OUTDOOR TELEVISIONS: Read more
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WEEKENDS ARE SPECIAL.
Don’t miss the game because you’re tending the grill.
2. GET A GREAT REMOTE
Go from “I can’t work this!” to “I’ve got this.”
Hosting is demanding. Simplify your Saturday and Sunday. Move from FOX to Netflix by just touching the channel icon.
Turn up the sound with your control in one hand and a drink in the other. Change which game is playing—inside or outside. No collection of remotes. One and done.
Brands to consider: Control4 NEEO
California - HOME AUTOMATION: Read more
Nevada - HOME AUTOMATION: Read more
WEEKENDS ARE SPECIAL.
The remote shouldn’t be the opponent.
3. LET'S BE CLEAR
Great sound isn't painfully louder - it’s plainly clear.
When you have friends and family over for the game, using multiple speakers evenly placed and elevated brings clarity to the game commentary at moderate volume—even when the backyard or living room is full. Everyone hears the play-by-play, all without blasting everyone in the front - so your friends can hear it in the back.
Brands to consider: Monitor Audio | SONOS | Klipsch
California - OUTDOOR SPEAKERS: Read more
Nevada - OUTDOOR SPEAKERS: Read more
WEEKENDS ARE SPECIAL.
Everyone should hear the game without shouting over it.
4. KEEP YOUR COOL
Indoors can get too hot, too quickly.
Use your smart thermostat to lower your home's temperature by 2 to 3 degrees before all your guests arrive.
This gives your HVAC system time to keep pace with 10–20 additional people in one room, helping everyone stay comfortable throughout the game.
Brands to consider: NEST | Control4 | Honeywell
California - HOME AUTOMATION: Read more
Nevada - HOME AUTOMATION: Read more
WEEKENDS ARE SPECIAL.
A full house should feel exciting—not overheated.
5. REPEAT - NO REPEATERS
The weekend is the time for things to go smoothly—not sideways.
Traditional plug-in repeaters often receive and retransmit traffic over the same wireless connection. This can cut your WiFi speed in half right out of the gate.
A properly placed outdoor access point, ideally with a wired connection, provides stronger coverage and far more dependable game-day performance. If wiring isn’t practical, a well-positioned wireless mesh node is the next-best option.
No drama. No excuses. Just football.
Brands to consider: UBIQUITI
California - OUTDOOR WIFI: Read more
Nevada - OUTDOOR WIFI: Read more
WEEKENDS ARE SPECIAL.
Your Wi-Fi shouldn’t be the weakest player on game day.
FOOTBALL VIEWING Frequently Asked Questions
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Why can’t one app show every football game?
Broadcast rights are divided among multiple networks and streaming services. Some games also depend on your location and television package. A schedule can tell you where the game is; a well-designed control system can make reaching that destination much easier.
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How do I know which Sunday NFL game is shown locally?
Start with the NFL schedule, then check the weekly CBS and FOX regional coverage maps linked above. Because assignments can change, confirm again close to game day.
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Should I open streaming apps before guests arrive?
Yes. Open the required app, confirm that it is updated and make sure the correct account is signed in. This catches expired sessions and subscription issues before kickoff.
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Why is the announcer difficult to understand?
Television speakers are small and often fire downward or backward. Room reflections, poor placement and inadequate calibration can bury dialogue. Better speakers and careful system setup improve clarity without requiring excessive volume.
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Can the same game play inside and outside?
Often, yes. The exact design depends on your sources, displays, wiring, network and control system. Planning these pieces together produces a far more reliable result than adding them one at a time.
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Can one control system simplify different services?
A properly programmed system can simplify source selection, display control, sound and room-to-room operation. The goal is not to erase every subscription—it is to remove the unnecessary steps between you and the game.
One of the Best Remotes on the Planet!
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No Frustration Zone.
Keep Your Cool...
It's the Weekend!
FOUND THE GAME—BUT STILL CAN’T GET TO IT EASILY?
Finding the game is one problem. Getting to it shouldn’t be another. West Coast AV can bring your television, streaming services, sound and outdoor entertainment together through control that feels natural.
California
Serving Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley and surrounding Northern California communities.
On the weekends we are watching the games as well. We can take the time during the week to solve any issues you have.
Nevada
Serving Reno, Sparks and surrounding Northern Nevada communities.
On the weekends we are watching the games as well. We can take the time during the week to solve any issues you have.
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