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With just a couple of weeks left in the regular season, NFL teams are attempting to make their final playoff push. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Packers vs. Bears, including live streaming options for those without cable.
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears face off for the second time this month, reigniting one of the NFL’s oldest rivalries. The NFC North giants have been neck-and-neck this season, with the Bears sitting in first in the division thanks to a 10-4 record. The Packers are close behind in second with a 9-4-1 record. It’s safe to say that this weekend’s game, which will take place in Chicago, has playoff implications and could help either team on their quest to clinch the NFC North title. The teams last met less than two weeks ago in a match-up that saw the Packers pull ahead 28-21.
Keep reading to learn some of the top sports streaming services that will allow you to tune into tonight’s game. The live TV services we highlight will also enable you to watch other NFL games this season.
If you don’t have cable or a solid antenna, several live TV streaming services can help you instead. Three of the best sports streaming services we’ve tested (which are also FOX-friendly) are DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling TV. Two of them come with a free trial, and they’re all month-to-month, meaning you can cancel any time.
DirecTV has become our go-to recommendation for sports fans across various leagues. The streamer’s MySports pack carries FOX and around 20 other key sports channels, including ESPN, TBS, the NFL Network, FS1, and the MLB Network. MySports also unlocks total access to ESPN Unlimited, which would otherwise cost $30. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, which is significantly cheaper than DirecTV’s Signature plans. New customers can get $10 a month off their first two months of service after a five-day free trial. FOX is also available in DirecTV’s MyNews genre pack, which is even cheaper (although it offers fewer sports channels).
Sling TV is one of the cheaper ways to live stream FOX regularly, but there’s some regional variability for local channels, so you’ll need to make sure you can get the network in your area before signing up. Select channels, like FOX, are available through Sling’s Blue and Select plans. Select is a new, cheap option, which costs anywhere from $20 to $25 a month and carries 10 channels, including FS1, FX, and the NFL Network.
Fubo is another popular live TV streaming channel package. All of Fubo’s plans (except Fubo Latino) offer FOX. The cheapest option is Fubo Sports + News, which carries around 29 live sports channels. This also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions start at $56 a month for Fubo Sports, but new users can get $10 off their first month of service after a five-day free trial.
NFL fans traveling abroad don’t need to worry about missing out on one second of the game. They can keep up with their usual watch options with the assistance of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are easy-to-use tech tools that let people change their electronic devices’ virtual locations. They’re also great ways to boost cybersecurity, even if you’re just at home. This option will work best for Americans traveling overseas since the services we’ve highlighted require US payment methods.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs, NordVPN is a great option. It’s our top recommendation right now, thanks to its suite of security features, 30-day money-back guarantee, and low price when you sign up for more than a month-to-month plan. You can learn more in our NordVPN review, where we flesh out everything you need to know about the app.
