How to Watch 2026 NFL Divisional Playoffs Live Online Without Cable for Free

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Now that the 2025-26 NFL regular season is over, the playoffs picture is in full view with the NFL Divisional Playoffs. There are four games scheduled this weekend with the best teams in the AFC and NFC competing to go to Super Bowl LX.

And in 2026, the NFL Divisional Playoffs are spread over five networks (FOX, CBS, ABC, ESPN and NBC).

The next round in the post-season starts on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. If you want to catch the games, there are a number of ways to watch online for free. Check out a complete NFL Playoffs schedule here.

Who’s Playing During NFL Divisional Playoffs?

Starting on Saturday, Jan. 17, the first game during the NFL Divisional Playoffs feature the Buffalo Bills battling the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kick off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

As for the second game on Saturday, the NFL has the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The game livestreams on FOX.

On Sunday, Jan. 11, Houston Texans play against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts with a start time of 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on ESPN, ABC and ESPN Unlimited, while the second game has the Los Angeles Rams going head-to-head against Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.

Thankfully, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the action this season. You can access in-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable cable antennas, and nearly all of the NFL games are also be available to livestream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV. In fact, some services offer free trials that you can use to livestream NFL Divisional Playoffs online for free.

How to Watch NFL Divisional Playoffs Online: Livestream Football Games Without Cable

Scroll down and check out the best ways to stream the NFL Divisional Playoffs, below:

DirecTV

DirecTV is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. Starting at $69.99/month, you get access to the streamer’s “MySports” package for NFL Divisional Playoffs on FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS and NBC.

Sling TV

Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for $33 for your first month of service ($65.99 per month afterwards). The package includes ABC, NBC, FOX, and ESPN (Sling TV doesn’t include CBS), while it also includes the NFL Network for added analysis and commentary. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.

NFL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to gain access to the NFL RedZone network.

Fubo

Fubo is one of the best options for streaming NFL games. The service features four of the networks that broadcast post-season games, including FOX, ESPN, ABC and CBS (Fubo doesn’t include NBC), while it has additional channels for analysis, like NFL Red Zone. It even has more than 100 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 7-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.

Hulu

Starting at $89.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming NFL Divisional Playoffs with access to FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS and NBC, along with more than 90 other channels, like NFL Network, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.

Paramount+

For CBS games, Paramount+ has you covered with prices starting at $7.99/month or $12.99/month afterwards. Paramount+ even has a 7-day free trial (not included with the annual plan), so you can try out the service for yourself.

ESPN

ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, such as ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and much more. It also includes “Monday Night ” NFL games, as part of its service. You’ll also get access to other sports leagues, like UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN Unlimited goes for $29.99/month.

NBCUniversal

Peacock has the broadcast for the Rams-Bears game. In addition, the streaming service has access to “Sunday Night Football” this season. Peacock starts at $10.99/month for the ad-supported plan.

NFL

For die-hard NFL fans, the NFL+ streaming service is a must. It features all games across broadcast and cable networks, including NFL Network, during the regular season, post-season, preseason and even the Super Bowl. It broadcasts 24 hours of everything NFL starting at $6.99/month. Learn more about NFL+ here.