Schedule/TV Markets/Des Moines–Ames

NFL on TV in Des Moines–Ames

In Des Moines–Ames, Sunday NFL games air on KCCI 8 (CBS) and KDSM-TV 17 (FOX). Here's what each station carries this week, plus the national games and how to stream them.

What’s on in your area?

What NFL game is on in Des Moines–Ames this Sunday?

Week 9 · Sun, Nov 8 · CBS and FOX

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NYJ Jets@KC ChiefsKCCI 8 (CBS) · Paramount+ · Sun 12:00 PM CTWatch on Paramount+Paramount+ on Prime
DAL Cowboys@IND ColtsKDSM-TV 17 (FOX) · FOX One · Sun 12:00 PM CTWatch on FOX OneFOXONE on Prime
GB Packers@NE PatriotsKDSM-TV 17 (FOX) · FOX One · Sun 3:25 PM CTWatch on FOX OneFOXONE on Prime

Full Week 9 coverage map →

National games

JAX Jaguars@BAL RavensPrime video · Thu 7:15 PM CTWatch on Prime Video
CIN Bengals@ATL FalconsESPN · Sun 8:30 AM CTWatch on NFL+ Premium+1 more option
TB Buccaneers@CHI BearsWHO-DT 13 (NBC) · Peacock · Sun 7:20 PM CTWatch on PeacockPeacock on Prime
BUF Bills@MIN VikingsWOI-DT 5 (ABC) · ESPN app · Mon 7:15 PM CTWatch on ESPN Unlimited

Not on local TV

NFL Sunday Ticket only
CLE Browns@NO SaintsSun 12:00 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
DEN Broncos@CAR PanthersSun 12:00 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
LAR Rams@WAS CommandersSun 12:00 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
NYG Giants@PHI EaglesSun 12:00 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
HOU Texans@LAC ChargersSun 3:05 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
ARI Cardinals@SEA SeahawksSun 3:25 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket
LV Raiders@SF 49ersSun 3:25 PM CT · airs in other marketsWatch on NFL Sunday Ticket

Your local stations

Free over the air in Des Moines–Ames with an antenna: KCCI 8, KDSM-TV 17, WHO-DT 13, WOI-DT 5.

KCCI 8CBS affiliate
KDSM-TV 17FOX affiliate
WHO-DT 13NBC affiliate
WOI-DT 5ABC affiliate

Teams in this market

DrakeIowa StateChicago CubsKansas City RoyalsMilwaukee BrewersMinnesota TwinsSt. Louis CardinalsChicago BullsIndiana PacersMinnesota TimberwolvesChicago BlackhawksMinnesota WildSt. Louis BluesMinnesota Lynx

Common questions

What channel is the NFL game on in Des Moines–Ames?
Week 9, Sunday, November 8: KCCI 8 (CBS) has Jets at Chiefs at 12:00 PM CT; KDSM-TV 17 (FOX) has Cowboys at Colts at 12:00 PM CT and Packers at Patriots at 3:25 PM CT. National games are listed above.
Why is a different game on in Des Moines–Ames than the one I want?
CBS and FOX assign one regional game per window to each market. Out-of-market Sunday games need NFL Sunday Ticket.
Can I watch these games with an antenna?
Yes, KCCI 8, KDSM-TV 17, WHO-DT 13, WOI-DT 5 are free over the air in Des Moines–Ames. National cable-only windows and streaming exclusives are the exception.