NFC North Rivalry
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: How to Watch the NFL Game Live Online Without Cable
Livestream the Lions taking on the Packers live from Lambeau Field in Wisconsin
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DETROIT,MICHIGAN-December 5: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs #8 scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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The first official weekend of pro football is finally here! The new NFL season kicks off with a marquee matchup featuring the Detroit Lions taking on the Green Bay Packers.
The game takes place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in an afternoon game on Sunday, Sept. 7.
At a Glance: How to Watch Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
- When: Sun., Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: CBS
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+
Looking to catch NFL games live? Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Detroit vs. Green Bay online.
How to Watch Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Game Online
The Lions vs. Packers game broadcasts on CBS. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch the pro football game is with DirecTV, which carries CBS.
Here’s a breakdown of our favorite streaming options, including free trial and pricing information:
best overall
DirecTV
Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs
Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
Watch NFL games online with DirecTV. The streaming service offers various streaming options, while it carries CBS in everyone of its packages. Prices start at $49.99 for the first month and $84.99 per month afterwards for DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package. The streamer even offer a five-day free trial.
Paramount+
Best For CBS SPorts
Paramount+
Paramount+ is one of the best ways to watch NFL on CBS games online. The select NFL games are available to all Paramount+ subscribers.
Not a subscriber? Paramount+ starts at $7.99 per month, , while Paramount+ with Showtime plan goes for $12.99 per month. Paramount+ features a massive on-demand library of CBS and Paramount Pictures titles, including hit originals, like 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, Star Trek: Discovery, and others.
Right now, Paramount+ has a promo going where new and returning subscribers can save 50% off the streaming service’s annual plans: $29.99 per year for Paramount+ Essentials, or $59.99 per year for Paramount+ Premium.
Best for Sports
Fubo
Pros: Huge channel lineup, great local coverage, includes regional sports networks
Cons: No Warner Bros. channels (TNT, CNN, TBS, etc.), pricey
Fubo is a great live TV streaming service that carries CBS to watch the Lions-Packers game online. It starts at $54.99 for the first month of service ($84.99 per month afterwards), but packages include more than a whopping 245 channels, in total. You can also get a five-day free trial and $30 off your first month.
Best For Bundles
Hulu + Live TV
Pros: Free trial, bonus streaming services
Cons: Pricey
Hulu + Live TV carries CBS for Detroit vs. Green Bay livestream. It’s starts at $82.99 per month, but you get access to more than 95 channels. Subscribers also get access to Disney+, ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu’s full on-demand library of movies, TV shows, and originals. Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start watching the game.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Date, Start Time, Location
The Lions-Packers game takes place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 7, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Predictions & Odds
For Week 1, the Packers enter the game as the favorite. Right now, Green Bay is a -2.5-point favorite to win. Meanwhile, as the underdog, the Lions have a +118 moneyline, while Packers sit at -140.
You can see full Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers odds and current wagers online at BetMGM.com.
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