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Watch Texans-Chiefs with a special Madden-themed alt cast!

Watch Texans-Chiefs with a special Madden-themed alt cast!

This high-octane game can be streamed with a special, alternative broadcast featuring overlays and graphics from the Madden NFL franchise!

Peacock is offering a Madden NFL alt cast of Saturday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans

From the “ManningCast” on ESPN+ to Prime Vision on Prime Video, most streaming services have put their own flavor of alternative broadcast out there for NFL games, and now Peacock is getting into the action. On Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET, the streamer will present its “Madden NFL Cast” for a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. Find out more about the alternate stream below, and watch it with a subscription to Peacock.

How to watch “Madden NFL Cast” of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Everything you need to know about the ‘Madden NFL Cast’ of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Watch a preview of the ‘Madden NFL Cast’ of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

About ‘Madden NFL Cast’ of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

This alternate stream of the Texans vs. Cheifs game on Peacock will offer unique brand elements from the Madden video game franchise as animated overlays. Viewers will see graphics, route trees, play cards, and player ratings pulled directly from “Madden NFL 25,” creating an incredibly immersive viewing experience for fans of the game.

The Chiefs and Texans both enter the game leading their respective divisions. The Chiefs have clinched another AFC West title at 13-1, while the Texans are officially the 2024 AFC South champions at 9-5. It’s a battle that could well happen again in the playoffs, and fans are likely in for a great game.

What other sports can you watch on Peacock?

Peacock is a fantastic streamer for sports fans. It carries Notre Dame football, Big Ten football and basketball, “Sunday Night Football” NFL games, English Premier League soccer, tennis, golf, cycling, and much more, and you can watch it all starting at $8 per month without having to pay any extra to watch its live sports content.

Peacock

Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” and “The Office,” as well as original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports including NFL, MLB, WWE, Olympics, Premier League, NASCAR, French Open, College Football and Basketball, and PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.

Peacock includes news, entertainment, sports, late-night, and reality from various NBCU properties including NBC, Bravo, and E!.

Peacock also includes the entire library of Bravo shows and has exclusives like “Below Deck: Down Under.” They also include live and on-demand access to Hallmark channels.

The company has acquired the rights to many classic shows like “Parks and Recreation,” and the entire Dick Wolf library including “Law & Order” and “Chicago Fire.”

The service also features blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and content acquired from Hollywood’s biggest studios.

Can you stream ‘Madden NFL Cast’ of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs for free?

Not at this time. Peacock does not offer new or returning customers a free trial of any kind. The game is available in its base channel package, however, meaning you can stream it starting at $8 per month.

Will the ‘Madden NFL Cast’ return for other NFL games on Peacock?

There has been no official word from Peacock that the “Madden NFL Cast” will be a permanent fixture for future NFL games. The streamer is likely thinking of Saturday’s game as a test; if it draws enough viewers, it may decide to partner with EA Sports to do more “Madden NFL Casts” in the future.

How to watch ‘Madden NFL Cast’ from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the game as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to a live TV streaming like Sling TV in order to stream the ‘Madden NFL Cast’ game with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

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David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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