How to watch the NFL Divisional Round in 2024

Where to watch NFL Divisional Round Matchups

The divisional round begins with the Texans and Ravens on Saturday, which airs on ABC and ESPN. That afternoon, the Packers take on the 49ers in a match airing on Fox. On Sunday, the Buccaneers and Lions air on NBC, and then the Chiefs and Bills game will be shown on CBS. 

Watch on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has every network you need to watch the entire NFL divisional round lineup. Plus, there is plenty of sports content to watch when the NFL season wraps up in a few weeks. The platform also has a lot of regional sports networks (RSNs), including Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Other sports networks available on most DIRECTV STREAM channel packages include NFL Network, ACC Network, NBA TV and MLB TV. 

DIRECTV STREAM has four package options, with the most channels available at higher price points. The Entertainment package has 75+ channels, the Choice package has 105+ channels, the Ultimate package has 140+ channels and the Premier plan has 150+ channels. DIRECTV STREAM offers unlimited DVR space for all customers, so you can record NFL games and other content for later viewing.  

Watch on Fubo

Fubo gives you access to every NFL divisional game. You’ll also be able to watch the divisional championships and the big game in February. Once the NFL season concludes, you can also watch local action on Fubo. This streamer is the only platform aside from DIRECTV STREAM to include Bally Sports networks in its lineup. You can also get the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone, which has channels like SEC Network and NBA TV. Other sports channels on Fubo include NFL Network, Fubo Sports and MLB Network. 

Fubo has three plans, all of which have local channels. The Essential plan includes 211+ channels. The Pro plan includes 216+ channels. The Elite plan includes 292+ channels. Lineups vary by zip code, so you may get even more channels than you expect. If you need to record a divisional game, you can use Fubo’s unlimited cloud DVR recording. Note that a fee may be applied for any packages that include regional sports networks. 

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV has Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and ESPN. Hulu customers also get ESPN Plus at no additional charge. Just use your Hulu + Live TV credentials to get into ESPN Plus on a compatible device. If you pay an extra $9.99 per month you can get the Sports Add-on, which grants access to channels like NFL RedZone and FanDuel TV. Other channels for football fans include NFL Network and ESPN 2.  

Hulu + Live TV has two packages to choose from, depending on whether or not you care about seeing ads on your on-demand content. Both ad-supported and ad-free plans include the same 85+ channels and offer customers unlimited DVR storage.

Watch on Sling TV

Sling TV is the most affordable option, but it also has the fewest channels available for watching NFL divisional round games. Sling Orange customers can get ESPN, but Fox and ABC are only available in select markets. NBC and CBS are not available. Other sports networks available on Sling TV include NFL Network, MLB Network and NBA TV, but getting some of these channels requires buying the Sports Extra. The Sports Extra includes networks like NHL Network, SEC Network, MLB Network and NBA TV. 

Sling TV has three plans to choose from: Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue. Sling TV has 50 hours of DVR space, or 200 hours if you pay $5 per month for the DVR upgrade.

Watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has all the channels airing the NFL divisional round. The platform is also the exclusive home of the NFL Sunday Ticket, this add-on doesn’t air postseason games, including the NFL divisional round. Other sports channels available on YouTube TV include NFL Network, NBA TV, NBC Sports Network and the Golf Channel. 

YouTube TV offers one plan for customers. You’ll get at least 100+ channels, with lineups varying based on where you live. If you opt-in for the Sports Plus add-on, you’ll get extra sports content from networks like Tennis Channel, FanDuel TV and NFL RedZone. YouTube TV also has unlimited DVR space.

NFL divisional round schedule 2023

• Saturday, January 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Saturday, January 20 @ 8:15 p.m. Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers
• Sunday, January 21 @ 3:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions
• Sunday, January 21 @ 6:30 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills

*All of the times are Eastern

FAQ

Who is in the NFL 2024 playoffs?

As of the divisional round games, the NFC teams remaining are the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. AFC teams still in the hunt are the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. 

How can I watch divisional playoff games?

In order to watch all 2024 NFL divisional playoff games, you’ll need access to ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS. The ABC game also airs on ESPN. 

Does Peacock have NFL playoffs?

NFL playoff games that air on NBC can also be watched on Peacock. The network was also the exclusive carrier of a wild card game in 2024.