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Commanders vs. Lions Livestream: How to Watch the Playoff Game Online

The upstart Commanders face the No. 1-seeded Lions tonight — here’s how to watch the game without cable

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January 18, 2025

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Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after making a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

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Today’s second divisional round NFL playoff game is exciting on both sides. On one side is the NFC No. 1 seed Detroit Lions, who are chasing their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. On the other is the No. 6 Washington Commanders, who are coming off a thrilling last-second Wild Card win — and their first playoff victory in almost 20 years. No doubt, energy will be high when the two clash tonight at Ford Field.

At a Glance: How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions Game

If you’re figuring out how to livestream today’s Commanders vs. Lions game without cable, read on. Below is a full guide on the best ways to watch the Commanders vs. Lions playoff game online, including options with free trials.

How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions Playoff Game Online

The Commanders vs. Lions divisional round matchup is airing live on Fox. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream the game using any live TV streaming service that carries Fox, such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling. Here’s a breakdown of these options:

How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions: Livestream 2025 NFL Playoff Game

DirecTV Stream

get free trial

DirecTV Stream, which starts with a five-day free trial, offers livestreams of Fox and up to 160+ other channels. If you want to retain service after the free trial, we recommend the new MySports package (beta), which costs $49.99 a month for three months and $69.99 a month after that promotional period.

How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions: Livestream 2025 NFL Playoff Game

Fubo

get Fubo

Another one of our favorite cable streaming services you can use ot watch the Commanders vs. Lions game is Fubo. This one starts with a seven-day free trial and costs $79.99 a month after the trial ends.

How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions: Livestream 2025 NFL Playoff Game

Hulu + Live TV

get free trial

You can also stream the Commanders vs. Lions game with Hulu + Live TV, a service that offers bundles with both demand services (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+) and live TV channels. Grab a three-day free trial to start. Plans start at $81.99 a month.

How to Watch Commanders vs. Lions: Livestream 2025 NFL Playoff Game

Sling

Get Sling

Sling is a more affordable cable streamer, offering packages that start at $45.99 a month. Get the Sling Blue package to watch the Commanders vs. Lions game on Fox. There’s no free trial, but you do get 50% off your first month.

Commanders vs. Lions Date, Start Time

The Lions face the Commanders today, Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Commanders vs. Lions Odds

Detroit is the heavy favorite today with the edge in a 8.5-point spread.

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