College and pro football playoffs, more to stream this week
College and pro football playoffs, more to stream this week
It’s a big week for sports fans around various streaming services this week, and we’ll give you our recommendations for the best titles to stream here!
Last week was a tough one to keep up with — at least as far as new streaming titles! New episodes of “The Pitt” and “The Traitors,” the premieres of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and the continuation of the NFL playoffs no doubt kept viewers pretty busy throughout the week.
Does that mean that this week’s release schedule will be a little more bare, or will it be just as packed with new premieres? See all our top streams of the week in our customary list below!
Monday, Jan. 19
College Football Playoff National Championship, Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers | ESPN, watch for just $5 with Sling TV
The Miami Hurricanes have transformed from the “what are they doing here” team in the College Football Playoffs to the squad that almost everyone is rooting for. Led by quarterback Carson Beck, the Hurricanes are hoping their fever dream of a season can continue through one more tough game.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
The Indiana Hoosiers, meanwhile, are looking to crown an undefeated season with a national championship. Head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza have bulldozed through just about every challenge in their path this season. Do they have one more in them?
Tuesday, Jan. 20
‘Star Search’ series premiere | Netflix
The search for the next generation of the greatest stars in TV, music, and more has begun! The iconic “Star Search” is being revived by Netflix, with Anthony Anderson tapped to host the series and Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll, and Chrissy Teigen all brought on to serve as judges.
The show will follow a format similar to that established by the original show, but this time, fans will be able to vote for their favorite performers while watching episodes on Netflix live. Tune in at 9:01 p.m. ET to see the streamer’s next regular live event launch!
Wednesday, Jan. 21
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 finale | Disney+
Season 2 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has seen Percy and his friends embark on an epic quest to discover the Golden Fleece, the one relic they think can help them stop Luke and Kronos as they plot to bring down Camp Half-Blood — and perhaps Olympus itself.
Will Percy be able to retrieve the Golden Fleece after surviving so many perils to find it? And if he does manage to succeed in stopping Luke and Kronos, what are the chances that he’ll really be allowed to simply live happily ever after in the end?
Thursday, Jan. 22
‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ limited series premiere | HBO Max
Pardon my editorializing for a moment, but it feels very difficult not to like Mel Brooks. When watching a Brooks comedy, the man’s overriding desire to make others laugh is so evident, and feels like it comes from such a selfless place, that you can’t help but admire him even if his films aren’t your favorite.
This two-part limited series explores the life and career of Brooks in intimate detail, with plenty of help from the man himself. Viewers will learn more about Brooks’ friendships, relationships, and all the events that made him who he is today: a 99-year old man with plenty of laughs still to come.
Friday, Jan. 23
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ streaming debut | Hulu
The Streamable was able to predict the exact release date for this biopic, which makes its way to Hulu like all 20th Century Studios films once they are no longer exclusive to theaters and digital rental platforms like Prime Video. The film stars Jeremy Allen White as the hall-of-fame rocker in one of the turning points of his career.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” follows Springsteen through the creation of his sixth studio album, “Nebraska,” a deep exploration of the rocker’s own emotions. The movie delves into the societal influences and familial turbulence that led Springsteen through the process of compiling one of his most memorable works of all time.
Saturday, Jan. 24
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett | Paramount+
Paramount’s acquisition of UFC streaming rights in August 2025 was enough of a shock to audiences, who were positively bowled over by the news that Paramount+ would present those fights at no additional cost past the streamer’s subscription fee.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
The first UFC event to arrive on Paramount+ is scheduled to see Justin Gaethje take on Paddy Pimblett, with a UFC Lightweight Championship belt on the line. A full card awaits fans, and it will be fascinating to see if Paramount+ pulls off its first UFC fight night.
Sunday, Jan. 25
NFL Championship Sunday | CBS and Fox, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV
The AFC Championship game could have been packed with storylines. Two quarterbacks from the 2024 NFL Draft will go head-to-head, a renewal of the playoff rivalry between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. With quarterback Bo Nix suffering an injury near the end of the Broncos’ game against the Bills, the storylines won’t be quite so juicy, but this is still the game that decides whether Pats QB Drake May will cap his season with a Super Bowl appearance.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.
In the NFC Championship game, it’s a question of whether or not anyone can stand up to the Seattle Seahawks. They’ve been the conference’s newest bully on the block all season long, and they have just one contest left before the big game. But they’ll face a familiar opponent in the Los Angeles Rams, and this game will assuredly come down to the wire.