The NFL playoffs is finally here — and over the past 12 months it’s become even easier to watch your favorite NFL team battle their way to the Super Bowl even if you’ve cut the cord.
With playoffs games this season on CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN— you have multiple ways to watch including streaming the NFL action online for free.
NFL Playoffs TV Schedule
Wildcard Games
Divisional Games
Conference Championships
- CBS: AFC Championship
- FOX: NFC Championship
Super Bowl
- CBS: AFC vs. NFC
1. Watch Local Games with an Antenna
Just like the old days, you can still pick up local channels from CBS, NBC, FOX, and ABC from an antenna. Outside of the cost of the antenna, you won’t pay a thing to watch your favorite team.
If you live within 35 miles of the broadcast signal, you will likely be able to pick up your locals channels with a cheap indoor antenna ($15-30).
We suggest the Mohu Leaf 30 (30-mile range) or Mohu Leaf 50 (60-mile range) depending on line of sight.
Here are a few we recommend:
2. Subscribe to a Live TV Streaming Service
There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. These allow you to watch NFL Playoffs games live using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web.
Top Picks
fuboTV
Price: $45
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, NFL Network, & NFL RedZone (+$9).
PlayStation Vue
Price: $50
Includes: You’ll get CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network, & NFL RedZone (+$10).
This is the best option for fans that want to watch their local channels (CBS, FOX, NBC), as well as nationally televised games on cable networks like ESPN, and for highlights and replays on NFL Network.
AT&T NOW | CBS | Fubo | Hulu | PS Vue | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
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Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Get 50% Off | Sign Up | |||
$54.99 | $5.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $50 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
CBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | |
Fox | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
NBC | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
ESPN | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
NFL Network | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | + $5 | - | ✓ | ✓ |
All Live Streaming Options
You can also stream the NFL games with Hulu Live TV, Playstation Vue, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and YouTube TV.
fuboTV
Price: $45
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, NFL Network, NFL RedZone (+$9)
PlayStation Vue
Price: $50
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network
DIRECTV NOW
Price: $55
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network
Sling Blue
Price: $25
Includes: FOX, NBC, NFL Network, & ESPN (+$15)
FOX & NBC available in limited markets.
3. Watch Playoff Games on Yahoo! with your Mobile Device for Free
Last season, Verizon acquired the rights to streaming nationally televised games on phones and tablets.
Any wireless customer can now stream all CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network games on their smartphone or tablet for free.
The games will be available on the NFL App and Verizon-owned properties like Yahoo Sports, Tumblr, and AOL.
Unfortunately, the apps won’t let you stream the games on our TV — you’ll need a Live TV Streaming Service for that.