Sunday Night Football: How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys game tonight

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Football CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Cooper Rush #10 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a pass during the second half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Cooper Rush and the Dallas Cowboys will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week for Sunday Night Football. Here’s how to watch. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Though chances are slim for the 6-8 Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs this year, they’re holding on to hope, especially after last week’s win over the Carolina Panthers. Whether they can squeeze out another win in week 16 will be determined when they host the 8-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers for this week’s Sunday Night Football game at AT&T Stadium. The Bucs are still sitting atop the NFC South but haven’t secured a playoff spot yet, so the game will be a crucial win for either team. This week’s Sunday Night Football game’s kickoff will be at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The post-game wrap-up show, Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, will air immediately following the game on Peacock.

Here’s all the info you need about tonight’s Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game, and check out live game-day updates here.

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT

Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys

TV channel: NBC

Streaming: Peacock, Fubo, DirecTV, NFL+, and more

What channel is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys game on?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday, Dec. 22 will air on NBC, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET.

How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys game:

You can stream the Bucs vs. Cowboys game on Peacock as well as streaming platforms like Fubo TV, DirecTV, and Hulu with Live TV.

An $8/month Peacock subscription offers access to select NFL games, Premier League Soccer, Big Ten football and basketball matches, golf, ruby and more.

On top of its extensive sports coverage, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office.

For $14 monthly you can also upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

$8/month at Peacock

2024 NFL season Week 16 schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, Dec. 19

  • Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)

Saturday, Dec. 21

  • Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

  • Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 4:30 p.m. (FOX)

Sunday, Dec. 22

  • New York Giants vs. Atlanta Hawks: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Jets: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

  • New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys: 8:20 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Monday, Dec. 23

  • New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers: 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+)

How to watch every NFL game this season:

Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna). A $7/month will get you access to NFL Network which can be great for watching some games, but the downside of NFL+ is that when it comes to the regular season, it’s just local and primetime games (and only on mobile or tablet!). In which case, here’s what we recommend to watch the NFL.

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.

Right now you can get $30 off any Fubo tier for your first month.

$50 for your first month of Fubo at Fubo

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