NFL on CBS

CBS has served as the home for National Football League action since the mid-1950s, establishing a long-standing tradition of broadcasting professional gridiron games to American audiences. The network first launched its coverage on September 30, 1956, continuing until January 23, 1994. After a brief hiatus, the partnership resumed on September 6, 1998, and continues to this day with the most recent broadcast occurring on February 3, 2019. The presentation goes beyond simple game telecasts to include pre-game shows like NFL Today and post-game analysis that have become staples of Sunday afternoons. During the four-year run from 2014 to 2017, CBS also took on Thursday Night Football through a collaboration with the NFL Network, bringing additional prime-time matchups to their lineup. This arrangement allowed viewers to stream content via Paramount+ while watching live television. The tone remains focused on high-energy sports reporting, expert commentary, and the dramatic narrative of each season.[edit]