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The 2025 NFL playoffs are set. The action kicks off with a seven-game Wild Card Weekend, starting on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions clinched No. 1 conference spots, which means they’ll be able to rest until the divisional round.
At a Glance: How to Watch NFL Playoffs
If you’re looking to watch the 2025 NFL playoffs, read on. Below is a full guide on how to livestream the playoffs without cable, including how to watch the Wild Card games online this weekend, and how to stream playoff games for free.
How to Watch NFL Playoffs Without Cable
Just like the regular season, the NFL playoffs are being broadcast all over the place, making it difficult to watch every game live. Games are being shown on CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN/ABC, with CBS games simulcast on Paramount+ and NBC games also on Peacock. Plus, the Steelers vs. Ravens Wild Card game will be shown exclusively on Prime Video.
If you don’t have cable and want to watch every NFL playoff game, the best option is to get a live TV streaming service that carries CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN/ABC, as well as Prime Video. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best options:
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream carries CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN/ABC in all of its packages, meaning you can stream every NFL playoff game except the Steelers vs. Ravens game on Prime Video. DirecTV Stream starts with a five-day free trial and packages start at $86.99 a month after that.
Fubo
Fubo also carries CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN/ABC, making it another great way to livestream NFL Wild Card games. Subscription pricing starts at $79.99 a month, but you get a seven-day free trial before paying.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch most NFL Wild Card games with Hulu + Live TV. This one starts at $81.99 a month after a three-day free trial. The best deal though is Hulu + Live TV with Hulu (No Ads), Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads) for $95.99/month.
Prime Video
In addition to one of the above cable streaming services, you’ll need a Prime Video subscription to watch every NFL Wild Card game, as Amazon will be showing the Steelers vs. Ravens game. Prime Video costs $8.99 a month by itself, or $14.99 a month if you get the full Prime membership. Start with a 30-day free trial.
Stream NFL Playoff Games for Free
If you want to watch NFL Playoff games for free (legally), take advantage of the free trials from DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.
2025 NFL Playoff Schedule, Bracket
The NFL playoff bracket is set. Atop the AFC are the Kansas City Chiefs, looking to become the first NFL team to win three back-to-back Super Bowls. They’re joined by the No. 2 Buffalo Bills, No. 3 Baltimore Ravens, No. 4 Houston Texans, No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers, No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers, and No. 7 Denver Broncos.
The NFC sees the Detroit Lions on top, followed by the No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles, No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, No. 4 Los Angeles Rams, No. 5 Minnesota Vikings, No. 6 Washington Commanders, and No. 7 Green Bay Packers.
Here’s the schedule of play for Wild Card Weekend:
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 11
Chargers at Texans — 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
Steelers at Ravens — 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video
Sunday, Jan. 12
Broncos at Bills — 1 p.m. ET on CBS
Packers at Eagles — 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox
Commanders at Buccaneers — 8 p.m. ET on NBC
Monday, Jan. 13
Vikings at Rams — 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC
Divisional Round
Saturday, Jan. 18
AFC/NFC game — 4:30 p.m. ET
AFC/NFC game — 8:15 p.m. ET
Sunday, Jan. 19
AFC/NFC game — 3 p.m. ET
AFC/NFC game — 6:30 p.m. ET
Championship Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 20
NFC Championship — 3 p.m. ET on Fox
AFC Championship — 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS
Super Bowl LIX (New Orleans)
Sunday, Feb. 9
AFC champion vs. NFC champion — 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox
