NFL fans have several good options for watching the 2023-24 NFL playoffs live without cable, including in a free trial. Here are the best options for live-streaming the NFL playoffs on an iPhone, tablet, or smart TV based on our first-hand experience as diehard football fans who will be watching with you.
Table of Contents
- The NFL Playoffs will air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and Peacock
- 2023-24 NFL Playoffs TV Schedule
- How to watch the NFL playoffs on Fubo
- How to watch the NFL playoffs on DIRECTV STREAM
- How to watch the NFL playoffs on YouTube TV
- How to watch the NFL playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
- Why Sling TV is not a good option for streaming the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs
Other than the Peacock playoff game on 1/13/24, four live TV streaming services, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV all offer full coverage of the entire 2023-24 NFL playoffs live without cable.
In our experience, our top pick, Fubo is the fastest and easiest to setup, and offers a 7 day free trial, plus an upgrade to 4K streaming with the Elite Plan.
Watch ABC, ESPN, FOX, NBC, FS1, and more. Full NFL Playoff coverage after the Wildcard round. | $74.99 / month | 7 Day Free Trial |
Full NFL Playoff coverage after the Wildcard round. | $74.99 / month | Free 5 Day Trial |
Full NFL Playoff coverage after the Wildcard round. | $72.99 / month | 14 Day Free Trial |
MOBILE ONLY. Watch the entire NFL playoff season live without cable. | $39.99 / year | 7 day free trial |
The NFL Playoffs will air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and Peacock
The current NFL television and streaming media rights contract grants CBS, NBC, FOX, and ABC/ESPN the bulk of this season’s playoff games, but in a twist that is sure to irritate fans, Peacock will have the rights to a streaming exclusive night game on 1/13/24 at 8pm.
In the easy-to-use table below, we list the live TV streaming services that offer the channels you need to live-stream the entirety of the NFL playoffs. Sling TV offers ABC, FOX, and NBC in select markets only.
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| $74.99 / month | $74.99 / month | $69.99 / month | $5.99 / month | $72.99 / month | $65 / month |
2023-24 NFL Playoffs TV Schedule
NFL fans take note, the Peacock playoff game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, is a streaming exclusive game, meaning it can only be watched on Peacock. Other than the Peacock game, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, and YouTube TV will all offer full playoff coverage for subscribers in the base package.
1/13/24 – Wildcard Round:
- 4:30 game on NBC/Peacock
- 8:00 game on Peacock only
1/14/24 – Wildcard Round:
- 1:00 game on CBS or FOX
- 4:30 game on CBS
- 8:15 game on NBC
1/15/24 – MNF Wildcard Round:
- 8:15 game on ABC/ESPN
1/20/24 – Divisional Round:
- AFC game on CBS
- NFC game on FOX
1/21/24 – Divisional Round:
- AFC game on CBS
- NFC game on FOX
1/28/24 – Championship Games:
- 3:00 AFC Championship game on CBS
- 6:15 NFC Championship game on FOX
2/11/24 Super Bowl LVIII:
- 6:30 kickoff on CBS and Paramount+
How to watch the NFL playoffs on Fubo
Except for the Peacock Wild Card game, Fubo carries every channel NFL fans need to watch the entire 2023-24 NFL Playoffs, and offers an upgrade to 4K streaming with the Fubo Elite plan.
How to watch the NFL playoffs on DIRECTV STREAM
Although DIRECTV STREAM does not offer a 4K option for streaming the NFL playoffs, the app does carry the channels football fans need to watch every game except the Peacock Wild Card game.
How to watch the NFL playoffs on YouTube TV
YouTube TV carries all of the channels you need to watch all of the 2023-24 NFL playoffs live without cable except for the Peacock Wild Card game.
YouTube TV is our top pick for Super Bowl Party hosts because of the Stats View and Key Plays feature, plus the 4K plus add-on allows for ultra high-resolution streaming for supported devices.
How to watch the NFL playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live carries ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, and NBC, which means full NFL playoffs coverage, minus the Peacock Wild Card game on 1/13/24.
As an added bonus, Hulu + Live TV features ESPN+ programming direct from the Hulu app.
Why Sling TV is not a good option for streaming the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs
Although Sling TV does carry ABC, FOX, and NBC in some markets and offers an upgrade to watch ESPN with Sling TV Orange, the app’s lack of CBS without an air antenna means major gaps in NFL playoff coverage. If you’re looking for a budget option for watching the playoffs, try NFL+ rather than Sling.
The only option for watching the NFL Playoffs in 4K is on FOX. The FOX Sports app streams NFC playoff games in 4K, as does Fubo Elite and YouTube TV’s 4K Plus add-on. CBS does not currently offer any NFL programming in 4K.