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The NFL playoffs are moving on to the Divisional Round this weekend with eight teams left in the race for the Super Bowl. Wild Card Weekend produced some excellent football this year, with four of the six games ending in a win for the lower-seeded team. This weekend, the No. 1 Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will enter the fray. All of the action will culminate in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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At a Glance: How to Watch NFL Playoffs
TV channels: Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN/ABC
Next round: Wildcard, Jan. 10–12
If you’ve cut the cord on cable since last season’s playoffs, read on. We’ve put together a quick guide on how to stream NFL playoff games online without cable, plus key details about the tournament.
How to Watch 2026 NFL Playoffs Wild Card Games Online
Coverage of the 2026 NFL playoffs is spread out across Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC. Amazon Prime Video will also broadcast one Wild Card game (Bears vs. Packers). If you don’t have a cable subscription, the best way to watch NFL playoff games online is with one of the cable streaming services below.
How to Watch 2026 NFL Playoff Games Online Free: Stream Wild Card
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DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV is the best way to watch NFL playoff games without cable. The service carries every channel you’ll need to stream games in its MySports Genre Pack, which costs $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial and an introductory discount. MySports also includes a complimentary subscription to ESPN Unlimited (a $30 value). All playoff channels are also available in DirecTV’s larger streaming packages, which carry up to 185+ channels (these also come with a five-day free trial.
How to Watch 2026 NFL Playoff Games Online Free: Stream Wild Card
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Another live TV streaming service that carries all the channels you’ll need for the NFL playoffs is Hulu + Live TV. This one costs $89.99 a month after a three-day free trial and carries more than 95 channels in total. It also includes free subscriptions to ESPN Select or Unlimited and Disney+.
How to Watch 2026 NFL Playoff Games Online Free: Stream Wild Card
Sling
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➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling also carries Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC, but you’ll need their largest package, Sling Orange + Blue. This plan carries more than 50 channels and is still relatively affordable, starting at $60.99 a month. Plus, you can get 50% off your first month.
How to Watch 2026 NFL Playoff Games Online Free: Stream Wild Card
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo is typically one of our top recommendations for cord-cutters looking to stream live TV channels, offering a huge channel lineup, packages starting at $55.99 a month, and a five-day free trial. NBC is currently blacked out on Fubo due to a dispute, but it carries Fox, CBS, ESPN, and ABC in every package.
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Stream NFL Playoff Games for Free
Looking for a way to get a free NFL playoff livestream? Use a free trial from DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo. Together, they’ll get you almost two weeks of free streams.
2026 NFL Playoffs Schedule
The 2026 NFL playoffs are now in the Divisional Round, taking place this weekend, and will end with Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. Here’s a full schedule of upcoming games and stages:
Wild Card Weekend: Jan. 10–12
Divisional Round: Jan. 17–18
Saturday, Jan. 17
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos — 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks — 8 p.m. ET on Fox
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Sunday, Jan. 18
Houston Texans at New England Patriots — 3 p.m. ET on ESPN
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears — 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC
Conference Championships: Jan. 25
Super Bowl LX: Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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