How to watch Vikings-Chargers for free

Week 8 in the 2025 NFL season gets started with a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Ahead of tonight’s game, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced that the team will stick with quarterback Carson Wentz for his fifth straight start this season due, in part, to the quick turnaround from a Sunday game in Week 7 to tonight’s Thursday matchup. Regular starter J.J. McCarthy is still limited in practice following an ankle injury.

The 3-3 Vikings haven’t won consecutive games this season, ping-ponging between wins and losses each week. They enter Week 8 off a 22-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chargers, who opened the season 3-0, have lost three of their last four. At 4-3 overall, a win today could push them further above .500 and keep them in the playoff conversation.

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Here’s how to tune in to Thursday Night Football live without cable, from anywhere in the USA.

Vikings vs. Chargers time:

Tonight’s (Oct. 23) Vikings vs. Chargers game is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET.

“TNF Tonight” pregame coverage begins on Prime Video at 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch Vikings vs. Chargers for free:

Thursday Night Football is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the series.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

Thursday Night Football schedule 2025:

• Week 8—Oct. 23: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
• Week 9—Oct. 30: Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins
• Week 10—Nov. 6: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos
• Week 11—Nov. 13: New York Jets at New England Patriots
• Week 12—Nov. 20: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans
• Week 13—Friday, Nov. 28 (Black Friday Game): Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles
• Week 14—Dec. 4: Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions
• Week 15—Dec. 11: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 16—Dec. 18: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
• Week 17—Dec. 25: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

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