NFL streaming: week 18 preview
The playoff hopes of eight teams will be decided in Week 18, the last of the NFL regular season. The Jaguars, Titans, Patriots and Packers all know that a win will secure postseason football, while the Dolphins, Steelers, Lions and Seahawks are relying on favors from elsewhere. Both No.1 seeds are up for grabs too, as well as three division titles, and you can follow our guide for the best ways to get NFL streaming wherever you are during the 2022/23 season, including details for fans without cable in the US, Canada streams and even ways to watch the NFL for FREE!
Dates: September 8, 2022 - January 8, 2023
US cable channels: ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, NFL Network
Watch without cable: Sling TV discount | FREE fuboTV trial | Amazon Prime FREE trial | Paramount Plus | Peacock TV | NFL Plus | ESPN Plus
Global live streams: My5 / Sky Sports (UK) | DAZN (CA) | 7Plus / Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU)
Watch anywhere: Use a VPN 100% risk-free
Our best wishes go out to Damar Hamlin, who at the time of writing remains in a critical condition after collapsing on the field during Monday's clash between the Bills and Bengals. The NFL hasn't yet decided if the game will replayed, and if it is, it won't be this week.
The situation will impact the battle for the AFC's No.1 seed, frivolous as that may seem right now. It's currently held by the Bills, with the Chiefs and Bengals also in the running. There's a threeway tussle for the NFC's No.1 seed too, with the Eagles in pole position ahead of the 49ers and Cowboys. The No.1 seed from each conference will, of course, benefit from a first-round bye, the most favorable matchups, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The main event, however, is the race for those wild card playoff spots, especially as the Packers are set to visit the Lions, and the Jaguars will host the Titans, in what essentially amount to a pair of straight-up shootouts.
It's crunch time, so read on for details on how to get watch an NFL live stream no matter where you are in the world, including ways to watch for free on 7Plus and My5, free trials of FuboTV and Kayo Sports and arguably the best value streaming service that has it all just below. You might want to try a VPN if you're looking to tune into your home coverage from abroad.
NFL Week 18 TV schedule
(All times ET)
Use FuboTV or Paramount Plus for CBS games without cable.
Use Sling or FuboTV for Fox and ESPN games without cable.
Use Sling, FuboTV or Peacock for NBC games without cable.
Saturday, January 7
4.30pm - Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders (ESPN, ABC)
8.15pm - Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars (ESPN, ABC)
Sunday, January 8
1pm - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons (Fox)
1pm - Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears (Fox)
1pm - New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins (Fox)
1pm - Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints (Fox)
1pm - New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills (CBS, Paramount +)
1pm - Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts (CBS, Paramount +)
1pm - Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS, Paramount +)
1pm - Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals (CBS, Paramount +)
4.25pm - Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos (CBS, Paramount +)
4.25pm - New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles (CBS, Paramount +)
4.25pm - Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers (Fox)
4.25pm - Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks (Fox)
4.25pm - Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders (Fox)
8.20pm - Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers (NBC, Peacock)
How to watch NFL: live stream in Canada
How to watch NFL from outside your country
We've set out how you can live stream NFL games in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.
A good streaming VPN can let you get around these digital borders, while also offering robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping. They're also really easy to use.
Use a VPN to live stream NFL from anywhere