NFL Playoffs Live Stream: How To Watch New England Patriots Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers For Free

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach
Published Jan. 22, 2017, 5:40 p.m. ET

Here we go!

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts to take on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots! Two historically successful teams will meet to determine who represents the AFC in this year’s Super Bowl. Can Bill Belichick lead his team back to the title game or will Mike Tomlin’s squad be the one playing for a championship on Sunday, February 5?

Let’s find out!

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 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.

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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.

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 packages.

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