How To Watch Commanders Vs. Lions: Live Stream The Divisional Round Of The Playoffs

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The divisional round of the NFL Playoffs continues tonight with an NFC showdown. We'll show you how to watch the Commanders vs. Lions, including cable and live streaming options.

The Washington Commanders head to the divisional round for the first time since 2005. This year marks their first playoff appearance since 2020, signaling a new era for the team. The Commanders, second in the NFC East behind the Philadelphia Eagles, had one of their best seasons in years with a 12-5 regular-season record.

The Detroit Lions, who have become a titan in the NFC over the past two years, had a 15-2 regular season and lead the NFC North. This puts them at the top of the league alongside the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lions made it all the way to the NFC Championship last year, but ultimately fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the tight 34-31 game.

Will the Commanders be able to continue their new era, or will the Lions make a return to the conference championships? We'll show you how to tune in so you don't miss out on any of the action. If you're hoping to watch even more of the NFL playoffs, bookmark our how to watch NFL games streaming guide.

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How to watch Commanders vs. Lions: quick links

• US: FOX

  • Sling TV Blue* (half-off)
  • Fubo (7-day free trial)
  • DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial)

• UK:

  • DAZN NFL Game Pass (£15)
  • Sky Sports (various)
  • Now TV (various)
• Access subscriptions anywhere: ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
• When: Saturday, January 18 at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT / 9 a.m. AWST (Sun.)

*Sling TV Blue's local channel coverage varies regionally

What channel is the Commanders vs. Lions game on?

The Commanders vs. Lions game will air on FOX in the US. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. NFL on FOX pregame coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.

How to watch Commanders vs. Lions in the US

Live TV streaming packages like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream will be able to help you watch FOX if you don't have access to the network through cable or an antenna. These streaming options rank among some of the best sports streaming services we've seen, and they're month-to-month, so you can cancel them any time

Sling TV is the cheapest of the bunch. You'll need to opt for Sling TV Blue to access local channels like FOX, but availability varies from region to region, so you should look up your channel options before subscribing. Plans start at $46/month, but you can get your first month for half-off, making it just $23 tonight.

DirecTV Stream and Fubo are two slightly more expensive options, but they're great services if you're looking for a robust cable alternative. Fubo subscriptions start at $80/month and come with a seven-day free trial. Standard DirecTV Stream subscriptions start at $87/month and come with a five-day free trial.

How to watch Commanders vs. Lions in the UK

UK viewers have several options for tuning into today's game. Sky Sports, Now TV, and DAZN will all offer viewing options for the playoffs. DAZN's NFL Game Pass (which is just £15 for the rest of the season) is the best bang for your buck, but Now TV also offers a £15 one-day pass if you're only interested in tuning into today's games.

How to watch Commanders vs. Lions from anywhere

Traveling away from home and looking to keep up with your usual streaming options? You can do so with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs — like our favorite, ExpressVPN — enable you to change your electronic device's virtual location so that you can access your usual websites and apps from almost anywhere in the world.

Since the services we've recommended today require country-specific payment methods, this option will work best for those who are just traveling abroad at the moment. You can read more about ExpressVPN in our review, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, or see below to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch Commanders vs. Lions with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch.
• Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
• Sign up for the streaming service if you don't already have an account.
• Enjoy the game.

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