NFL Playoffs 2017: How To Live Stream The AFC and NFC Championship Games For Free

Four teams compete to play in Super Bowl 51 as the Green Bay Packers battle the Atlanta Falcons, and the New England Patriots take on the Pittsburgh Steelers!

No matter which two teams meet in the Super Bowl, it’ll be sure to be an exciting matchup headlined by two incredible quarterbacks. Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Ben Roethlisberger have already led their teams to a championship, while Matt Ryan had an incredible season that could culminate in an MVP award.

Prepare for an entertaining day of NFL action!

WHAT TIME DOES THE GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME START?

The Falcons and Packers game is scheduled to kick off at 3:05 P.M. Eastern.

WHAT TIME DOES THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS GAME BEGIN?

The Steelers and Patriots are scheduled for a 6:40 P.M. Eastern kickoff.

HOW DO I LIVE STREAM THE 2017 NFL PLAYOFFS MATCHUP BETWEEN THE ATLANTA FALCONS AND GREEN BAY PACKERS?

If you’re looking to watch a Packers vs Falcons livestream, you’ve come to the right place. The Packers/Falcons game will air on FOX. If you have a cable subscription, and (this is important) you are receiving the broadcast in your area, you’re all set: you can live stream Falcons vs Packers free via the Fox Sports Go app, available on iTunes, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android, and more.

Cord-cutters can also watch the game via Sling TV, whose Blue package carries Fox (more on Sling below). If you’re a Verizon customer, you can also stream certain games airing on the NFL Network, FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN on the NFL Mobile app or go90 app, which is available to download for free via iTunes or Google Play.

Another option is DIRECTV NOW, a new live streaming service similar to Sling TV. However, FOX is currently only being offered in select markets (mostly in bigger cities). DIRECTV NOW packages begin at $35 per month (more on DIRECTV Now below).

And don’t forget about PlayStation Vue! Subscribers to their ‘Access’ basic cable streaming service have access to FOX, though channel lineups vary by region.

HOW DO I LIVE STREAM THE NFL PLAYOFFS 2017 PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS GAME?

Fans looking for a Patriots vs. Steelers livestream are in luck! The game is being broadcast on CBS, which is good news for cord-cutters. Why? Because that means you can live stream the Patriots and Steelers game on CBSSports.com! Better news: It’s free and doesn’t require a cable subscription or log-in. Another way to watch this exciting NFL matchup is thorough CBS’ streaming platform, CBS All Access. The service costs $5.99 per month but is available to sample with a free trial. More about CBS All Access below.

Plus, don’t forget about PlayStation Vue. Depending on your market, subscribers to their ‘Access’ basic cable streaming service have access to CBS, though again, channel lineups vary by region.

If you’re a Verizon customer, you can also stream certain games airing on the NFL Network, FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN on the NFL Mobile app or go90 app, which is available to download for free via iTunes or Google Play.

HOW CAN I GET THE FOX SPORTS GO APP?

FOX NFL Playoff games will be available via FOX Sports GO to customers of participating pay-TV providers on Android TV and Amazon Fire TV. You can also download the Fox Sports GO app for your iOS, Android, and Windows phone or tablet. If you’re a cordcutter, we have bad news to share; you have to authenticate with your cable provider in order to watch any NFL Playoff games on FOX.

HOW CAN I GET SLING TV?

This is a terrific time to check out Sling TV. The service’s Blue package, which includes major networks like FOX and NBC, normally costs $25 a month, but Sling TV is currently offering subscribers a free one-week trial of the service. Then, from there, you can either download the Sling desktop app (if you’re watching on a desktop or laptop computer), or download the Sling app for iOS/Apple devices, Android, Roku, Microsoft, Nexus player, ZTE, or XBox One.

HOW CAN I GET DIRECTV NOW?

DIRECTV NOW is a new streaming service from AT&T you can enjoy for as little as $35 per month. Available to watch on your TV, computer, or while you’re on the go, DIRECTV NOW offers flexible packages like the “Live a Little” package — which features 60+ channels (including ESPN and ESPN 2) for $35 month — and the “Gotta Have It” package — which features 120+ channels for $70 a month. You can download the DIRECTV NOW app on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

Sound interesting? DIRECTV NOW is currently offering a free seven-day trial!

WHAT ABOUT THE NFL MOBILE APP?

If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, you now have the opportunity to follow live game streams for free with NFL Mobile. The app allows you to gain access to exclusive live content and live stream 2017 NFL Playoff games, Super Bowl LI, and the 2017 Pro Bowl, all without using your data. Download the NFL Mobile app for free via iTunes or Google Play.

HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR PLAYSTATION VUE?

Over 100 of your favorite channels — including ESPN, FOX, Comedy Central, and FX — are available with PlayStation Vue. The service also allows you to stream a multitude of TV stations on your favorite device without a cable or satellite subscription. From their “Access” package that includes 45+ channels for $39.99 a month to their “Ultra” package that includes 90 channels plus HBO and Showtime for $74.99 a month, the service offers a variety of exciting opportunities for cord-cutters.

New subscribers can take advantage of a a 7-day free trial of Playstation Vue.

HOW CAN I GET CBS ALL ACCESS?

NFL content airing on CBS is available by downloading the CBS App (for iOS, Android, or Windows 10) and then subscribing to CBS All Access. At that point, you’ll be able to watch NFL playoff games on connected devices including Xbox 360, Roku Players, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Playstation 4.

CBS All Access allows you to stream whatever CBS is broadcasting (on the app or on CBS.com) in your local area and is now available in a majority of cities throughout the U.S. The service costs $5.99 per month with commercials or $9.99 per month without. Plus, you also gain access to a huge streaming library of CBS shows past and present. If you’re new to CBS All Access, you can signup for a FREE trial of their Limited Commercials plan, then pay only $5.99 per month thereafter.