How to watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25: free live streams and TV channels, Championship Round, start time

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Watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25 live streams, as the top-seeded Chiefs face the Bills in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday, following the Commanders vs Eagles NFC showdown. Below we have all the info on how to watch NFL Playoffs from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters, and free streams.

Back-to-back champions Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the right to go to a third consecutive Super Bowl. Although the Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21 earlier in the season, these are drastically different teams. Starting cornerback Jaylen Watson should have a large role and help the Chiefs to victory.

Hours before the Chiefs game kicks off, the NFC Championship Game sees the Jayden Daniels' Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles in what should be a tight contest. Can Washington make it to their first Super Bowl since 1991?

Here's where to watch NFL Playoffs live streams online from anywhere – starting with FREE options.

How to watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25 Quick Guide

Key Dates

  • NFL postseason: Sat, Jan 11 – Sun, Feb 9
  • Conference Round: Sun, Jan 26

Best free streams

Can I watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25 for free?

Yes! In some countries around the world you can watch the NFL Playoffs for free.

Every game will be on free-to-air TV in both Australia and New Zealand, courtesy of 7Mate and 7Plus, and TVNZ 2 and TVNZ Plus, respectively.

Use a VPN to watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25 for free on your usual streaming service if you are away from home.

Other, non-English language NFL free streams can be found on M6 (France), ProSieben (Germany), and Azteca 7 (Mexico).

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How to watch 2024/25 NFL Playoffs live streams in the US

The 2024/25 NFL Playoffs games are split across multiple channels in the US, but you don't need to subscribe to all of them in order to watch the vast majority of the action.

OTT service Sling TV would be our top recommendation.

The Sling Orange + Blue plan gets you ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 in all major markets, plus FOX and NBC in select markets. Between them, these channels are showing four of the remaining six NFL Playoff games, plus the Super Bowl. 

The usual cost is $65.99 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get a discount on your first month.

The only relevant service missing from Sling's lineup is CBS, which is showing two remaining games.

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Fans based in the US can watch four of the six remaining NFL Playoff games on Sling TV, plus the Super Bowl. The 'over the top' streaming service's Blue + Orange bundle is probably the cheapest way to watch the vast majority of the 2024/25 NFL Playoffs without cable.

A costlier but even more thorough alternative is Fubo, which includes CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and ABC – all the TV channels you need to tune into the NFL Playoffs.

Prices start at $79.99 a month but new users get a 7-day FREE trial.

Every game that's being shown on CBS will also be available to live stream via Paramount Plus, which starts at $7.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.

NFL Playoffs schedule 2024/25

What is the 2024/25 NFL Playoffs schedule?

How to watch 2024/25 NFL Playoffs live streams in the UK

Sky Sports has the rights to the NFL in the UK, with every game of the Playoffs and the Super Bowl set to be shown on Sky Sports NFL.

Packages start from £22 per month, and subscribers can use Sky Go to tune in on a laptop or mobile device.

The Now streaming service is a more flexible option, with a Sports pass starting at £14.99.

However, the NFL Game Pass price has now fallen to just £9.99 for the rest of the season.

The Super Bowl will be on free-to-air ITV1 and ITVX, as well as Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass. Of those, however, NFL Game Pass will be the only service showing the ads.

Official NFL Playoffs 2024/25 broadcasters by region

NFL Game Pass is the National Football League's dedicated streaming service, which allows die-hard football fans to watch every single game, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.

It's available via DAZN everywhere except for the US and China.

Prices vary from country to country, and get progressively cheaper throughout the season.

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Oceania

When do the 2024/25 NFL Playoffs start?

The 2024/25 NFL Playoffs started on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

The Playoffs comprise three rounds: the Wild Card Round (Saturday, January 11 – Monday, January 13), the Divisional Round (Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 19), and the Championship Round (Sunday, January 26), before the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9.

Are there any 2024/25 NFL Playoff byes?

The two respective top seeds earned a first-round bye: AFC West champions the Kansas City Chiefs, and NFC North champions the Detroit Lions.

Both top seeds are also guaranteed home-field advantage throughout.

Can I watch NFL Playoffs 2024/25 on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with the latest NFL news and plays on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@NFL), Instagram (@NFL), TikTok (@NFL) and YouTube (@NFL).

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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