The Super Bowl is nearly here! Super Bowl LVIII from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is scheduled for Feb. 11, but before the game is played, the two teams playing in it have to be determined! They’ll be decided on Sunday, Jan. 28 when the NFL’s AFC and NFC Championship games are played.

• The 2024 AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on CBS will not be available to watch or stream in 4K.
• The NFC Championship between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers is on Fox, and will be broadcast in 4K.
• There are several live TV streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo and YouTube TV that will allow fans to watch the NFC Championship game in 4K.

Are 2024 AFC, NFC Championship Games Broadcast in 4K?

The 2024 AFC Championship game is being broadcast on CBS, which does not typically air any live events or other content in 4K. The channel will offer one big event in 4K for the first time this year: Super Bowl LVIII, which will be the first 4K feed of a Super Bowl CBS’s history this year. Barring any last-minute word from CBS, however, fans should not anticipate being able to stream the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens in 4K. Fans can watch the AFC Championship on CBS, or stream it live on Paramount+.

The NFC Championship is a different story. That game will air on Fox, which is broadcasting all NFL playoff games on its airwaves in 4K this season, and that pattern will continue with the NFC Championship between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. There will be several ways to watch the game in 4K, and The Streamable will break them all down for you below.

How to Stream 2024 NFC Championship Game in 4K

There are a total of three live TV streaming services which carry Fox and will be offering the NFC Championship game in 4K. Our favorite is DIRECTV STREAM, which offers live 4K sports on channel 105 and includes the ability to stream events offered in UHD on every plan. DIRECTV STREAM comes with a five-day free trial, as well, so you can watch the NFC Championship for free this weekend. Plans to DIRECTV STREAM start at $79.99 per month, but new customers can save $25 per month for two months on the Choice plan and enjoy the NHL and NBA regular seasons though their local regional sports network in addition to the NFC Championship!

Fubo also offers select events in 4K for subscribers of its Elite and Premier plans ($109.98 per month and up), and it too offers a free trial. The length of that trial depends on what time of month you subscribe to Fubo and can be as short as one day, however, so we can’t recommend it as highly as DIRECTV STREAM. It will allow you to watch the NFC Championship game in UHD 4K, but your free trial may not last long enough to carry you through to Sunday.

YouTube TV does not offer the same free trial to all new subscribers, so it comes last on our list of services you can use to stream the NFC Championship game in 4K. Its plans start at $72.99 per month, but you’ll need to pay an extra $9.99 per month to watch the NFC Championship game in UHD using the 4K Plus add-on.

What is 4K, and Why is it Ideal for Watching Sports?

Every NFL fan knows that it’s a game of inches. In a contest as important as the NFC Championship game where a Super Bowl trip is on the line, being able to see the action on the field clearly is critical for audiences. Being able to identify if a player’s knee was down before a fumble or if they dragged their toe when going out-of-bounds is an important part of watching NFL games from home, and that’s why 4K is so important.

Ultra-High-Definition 4K displays offer 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which is the highest screen resolution widely available to consumers. It’s a great way for watching any live sporting event, but for one as important as the 2024 NFC Championship game, fans should seek out any available method for watching in 4K!

Can You Watch 2024 NFC Championship in 4K on Fox Sports App?

Yes! If you have a cable, satellite or live TV streaming subscription that allows you to log into the Fox Sports app with TV Everywhere credentials, you can use it to stream the 2024 NFC Championship game in 4K.