You must activate the NFL app if you wish to access NFL Channel on your Apple TV. Below are the instructions you will need to follow for the activation process.

• Go to App Store on your Apple TV.
• In the App Store, browse through the list of applications or find the NFL app using the search option.
• Press the Get button to download and install the app. ( nfl.com activate )
• After installing the app, launch it on your Apple TV.
• Open the Profile section and press Connect.
• Select the TV provider with which you have purchased the NFL subscription.
• You will see an activation code on your TV screen along with the instructions for the activation.
• Launch a web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet and go to nfl.com/activate.
• Enter the activation code in the provided field and click Continue.
• Select your TV provider and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.