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In the middle of the NFL action during the New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions game in Munich, rock band Cage The Elephant is set to perform at halftime. This is the the sixth NFL regular season game played in Germany in the league’s history.
After nearly 20 years of gameplay, the NFL has been growing American Football around the world with regular season games played in international cities, such as London, Rio, Mexico City, Paris, Melbourne, Berlin, Madrid and others.
For the week 10 matchup, two prime NFL teams, the Patriots and Lions, play against each other for domination on the field. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
How to Watch NFL Munich Game 2026 Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Nov. 15
- Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions
- Halftime Show: Cage The Elephant
- Network: FOX
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, FOX One
When Does the NFL Munich Game 2026 Start?
The NFL Munich Game happens on Sunday (Nov. 15) with a matchup featuring the New England Patriots (5-4) taking on the Detroit Lions (6-2) at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany, with a start time of 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT (3:30 p.m. CEST).
What TV Network Features the NFL Munich Game 2026?
The Patriots-Lions game broadcasts on FOX, while the NFL game is available to livestream on FOX One.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the NFL Munich Game 2026?
NFL games are known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists have been known to appear at games in Germany in the past, include NFL fans Alix Earle, mgk, FC Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane, CRO and others.
Grammy Award-winning rock band Cage the Elephant performs at halftime, which starts around 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CEST).
Plus, Bavarian brass band LaBrassBanda is also scheduled to perform the National Anthem of Germany, “Das Lied der Deutschen,” while country music recording artist Drew Baldridge is set to perform the American National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Where to Watch the NFL Munich Game 2026 Live Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL Munich Game if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the Patriots vs. Lions for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including FOX, at $64.99 for the first month of service ($94.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with FOX. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels, too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
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FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable networks, like FOX, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free if you act fast and sign up now.
For the NFL Munich Game: Patriots vs. Lions, the broadcast network FOX is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Pricing for the cable alternative starts at $99.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
With prices starting at $19.99 per month, FOX One is your one-stop app for everything FOX has to offer, including streaming access to the 2026 World Series on FOX. It also includes FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, FOX Business, FOX Nation, FOX Weather, FOX Deportes and your local FOX broadcasting affiliate.
Prime Video has a three-day free trial available for Amazon Prime members, so you watch FOX One as an add-on to Amazon’s streaming service.
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On Sunday (Nov. 15), the NFL Munich Game 2026: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions broadcasts on FOX. One of the best ways to watch the game live is with DirecTV.
