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The 2025 NFL playoffs are coming. We now enter the divisional round, where four teams from each division will compete for a chance at the division title.
Overview: How to watch the NFL playoffs
In the NFC, the top-seeded Detroit Lions will face the sixth-ranked Washington Commanders and the second-ranked Philadelphia Eagles will go head-to-head with the fourth-ranked Los Angeles Rams. In the AFC Divisional Round, the No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs face the No. 4 Houston Texans, and the No. 2 Bills face the No. 3 Ravens.
If you want to watch the 2025 NFL playoffs, keep reading. Here's your complete guide on how to live stream the playoffs without cable, including how to watch this weekend's NFL playoffs online and how to stream the playoffs for free.
How to watch the NFL playoffs without cable TV
Like the regular season, the NFL playoffs are broadcast everywhere, making it difficult to watch every game live. Games air on CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN/ABC, with CBS games simulcast on Paramount+ and NBC games simulcast on Peacock.
If you don't have cable and want to watch every NFL playoff game, your best option is to get a live TV streaming service that includes CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN/ABC. Here's a breakdown of some of the best options:
live tv streaming
All DirecTV Stream packages include CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN/ABC, which means you can live stream all remaining NFL playoff games. DirecTV Stream starts with a five-day free trial, after which plans start at $86.99 per month.
fubo
Fubo also carries CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN/ABC, making it another great way to stream the NFL playoffs. Subscription prices start at $79.99 per month, but you can try it for free for 7 days before paying.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch all NFL playoff games on Hulu + Live TV. Pricing starts at $81.99 per month after a three-day free trial. The best deal is Hulu + Live TV, which includes Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads) and ESPN+ (with ads) for $95.99 per month.
Watch NFL Playoffs for Free
If you want to watch the NFL playoffs for free (and legally), take advantage of the free trials of DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.
2025 NFL playoff schedule, brackets
The NFL playoffs have now entered the divisional round, with eight teams remaining.
Here is the schedule for upcoming games:
Partition round
Saturday, January 18
Chiefs vs. Texans — 4:30 p.m. ET ESPN/ABC Live
Lions vs. Commander — 8:15 p.m. ET, FOX
Sunday, January 19
Bills vs. Ravens — 3 p.m. ET, live on CBS
Eagles vs. Rams — 6:30 p.m. ET, live on NBC
championship sunday
Sunday, January 20
NFC Championship — 3 p.m. ET on Fox
AFC Championship — Airs on CBS at 6:30 p.m. ET
Super Bowl LIX (New Orleans)
Sunday, February 9
AFC Champions vs. NFC Champions — 6:30 PM ET, FOX