NFL app faces widespread outage during opening Sunday games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
NFL Network users reported issues with the app on the afternoon of September 20, 2026, as Week 2 games began at 1 p.m. ET. There were more than 2,000 outage reports on Downdetector, primarily from individuals unable to stream video. The outage has been trending on Google, reflecting a significant disruption for fans. No timeline for resolution has been provided.
- •NFL Network experienced app issues after kickoff on September 20.
- •Users reported over 2,000 issues with app functionality.
- •Outage coincided with the start of Week 2 Sunday games at 1 p.m. ET.
- •Problem primarily involves streaming video access.
- •No estimated time for resolution has been announced.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — NFL app down. Is the NFL app not working? NFL app status Sunday
"NFL Network users report widespread outages on opening Sunday, leaving many unable to stream games via the app.
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