The main reason you can't watch NFL Plus live games directly on your TV is that NFL Plus is designed primarily for mobile devices like phones and tablets. Live local and primetime games are only accessible via the NFL Plus app on these mobile devices, not on conventional TVs or smart TVs. Although some parts of the service may be accessible through smart TV apps or casting, live streaming of games on TVs is generally restricted. If you want to watch NFL games on your TV, you generally need to use services like NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV, or watch games after they have aired using NFL Plus Premium. You can also cast from your mobile device to your smart TV for parts of the service, but live game casting is often limited or restricted. Some users suggest using devices like Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV to access NFL Plus, but the experience might require extra steps such as reinstalling the app or logging in again. In summary:
- NFL Plus live games only stream on phones/tablets, not directly on TVs.
- Casting live games to TVs is restricted or limited.
- To watch on TV, use YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket or watch replays on NFL Plus Premium.
- Smart TV access is mostly for non-live or limited content.
- Reinstalling the NFL Plus app or using streaming sticks may help with app issues.
This limitation is a common frustration and is due to licensing and technical restrictions by the NFL on the NFL Plus service for live games on TVs.
