Watching Cleveland Browns in January 2026

Complete 2025 viewing guide for Cleveland Browns games. Find the best streaming services, cable options, and local broadcasts to watch every game this season.

5 min read Updated Sep 28, 2025

Cleveland Browns Streaming Guide

Welcome to the complete 2025 Cleveland Browns viewing guide - your one-stop resource for watching every game this season. Whether you're a die-hard fan in Cleveland or following from across Ohio and beyond, we'll show you exactly how to catch all the action. This guide covers:

  • Local TV channels and free antenna options for Cleveland area residents
  • Best streaming services with pricing comparisons and free trials
  • Out-of-market viewing solutions including NFL Sunday Ticket
  • Complete schedule with broadcast information for every game
  • Cost-saving tips and bundle recommendations
  • Primetime and special game broadcasts

We've analyzed every viewing option to help you make the best choice based on your location and budget. From free over-the-air broadcasts to premium streaming packages, find the perfect way to watch your Browns this season. Bookmark this page for easy access all season long and join our beta for personalized game alerts and exclusive streaming deals tailored to Browns fans.

In The Cleveland–Akron (Canton) Market

In Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio, Browns fans can watch games through local broadcasts on WOIO 19 (CBS) and WJW 8 (FOX), available free with an HD antenna. The Browns dominate the Cleveland-Akron-Canton market with coverage extending into Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and western New York. From the shores of Lake Erie to the hills of eastern Ohio, the Dawg Pound's reach includes Youngstown (though shared with Pittsburgh), Columbus's northern suburbs, and deep into the Ohio Valley. This industrial heartland coverage reflects generations of unwavering loyalty.

Cleveland–Akron (Canton) Local Broadcast Networks

WOIO
CBS
WJW
FOX
WKYC
NBC
WEWS-TV
ABC

Local games are broadcast on these channels when the Cleveland Browns play on their respective networks.

Best Streaming Services

The Dawg Pound has it easy - 9 games on Paramount+/CBS and 6 on FOXONE/FOX. That's it! No SNF, MNF, or TNF games means Browns fans can get by with just Paramount+ and FOXONE, or any live TV service with CBS and FOX.
Price / Trial
NBC Peacock
$10.99/mo
7 days
CBS Paramount+
$7.99/mo
7 days
— Prime Video
$8.99/mo
30 days
ESPN ESPN Unlimited
$29.99/mo
— NFL+ Premium
$14.99/mo
FOX FOXONE
$19.99/mo
— Sunday Ticket
$120.0/mo
= Cable/Over-the-air = Streaming

Out-of-Market Viewing

Out-of-market Browns fans have several options: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) provides every out-of-market game for $389/season. Browns Backers Worldwide boasts over 350 chapters globally, with particularly strong presence in Florida (especially Naples and Sarasota), Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Southern California. Ohio's economic diaspora created these loyal outposts where fans gather weekly, maintaining Cleveland traditions thousands of miles from home. Military bases worldwide host Browns fans, while NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) connects international supporters to their beloved team.

Primetime & Special Games

The Browns have zero primetime games in 2025, marking them as the only team without a Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night Football appearance. CBS carries 9 of their games with FOX getting 6. The primetime blackout reflects their recent struggles.