How To Watch the Buffalo Bills Playoffs Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026

Check out the best streaming services to watch the Buffalo Bills live in the playoffs.

Last updated Jan 13, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills clinched the sixth seed, thanks to a crushing 35-8 victory against the New York Jets on January 4, 2026. Over Wild Card Weekend, the Bills beat the Jaguars 27-24. In the next divisional round, the Bills face the Denver Broncos.

This guide will cover how you can watch all Buffalo Bills playoff games live — without cable — from anywhere in the world.

In this article

How to watch Bills vs. Broncos
How to watch the Super Bowl
Bills season results
FAQs
Bottom line

How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos

The Bills vs. Broncos game will be broadcast by CBS on January 17 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (that's 3:30 p.m. Central and 1:30 p.m. Pacific). The divisional game will take place at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The last time the Bills faced the Broncos was in the 2024-25 Wild Card matchup, which the Broncos lost 7-31.

The best way to stream CBS includes YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Streaming, and Paramount+.

Here's a look at the NFL Divisional Round schedule:

Matchup	Day (All times Eastern)	Channel
Bills vs. Broncos	Jan 17 @ 4:30 p.m. (Empower Field at Mile High)	CBS
49ers vs. Seahawks	Jan 17 @ 8 p.m. (Lumen Field)	FOX
Texans vs. Patriots	Jan 18 @ 3 p.m. (Gillette Stadium)	ESPN / ABC
Rams vs. Bears	Jan 18 @ 6:30 p.m. (Soldier Field)	NBC / Peacock

How to stream the NFL playoffs

	Related channels	Price
Sling TV	NBC, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $45.99/mo
YouTube TV	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	$72.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after
Hulu + Live TV	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $89.99/mo
Fubo	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after
DIRECTV Streaming	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan)
ESPN+	ABC, ESPN	Starts at $12.99/mo
Paramount+	CBS	$7.99/mo
Peacock	NBC	Starts at $10.99/mo

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How to watch Super Bowl 2026

Super Bowl LX is set for Sunday, February 8, 2026, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Central, and 3:30 Pacific. Here's a look at the estimated schedule:

1-6:30 p.m. Eastern: Pregame analysis, interview, and features
6:30 p.m. Eastern: Kickoff
8 p.m. Eastern (approx.): Halftime Show with Bad Bunny
Immediately after game: Postgame coverage, trophy presentation, highlights, interviews

The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and streamed by NBC. The best way to watch the Super Bowl online is to catch it on Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or Peacock.

	Price
Sling TV	Starts at $45.99/mo (need Blue)
NFL+	Starts at $6.99 (can stream on phone or tablet only)
YouTube TV	$72.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after
Hulu + Live TV	Starts at $89.99/mo
Fubo	Starts at $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after
DIRECTV Streaming	Starts at $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan)
Peacock	Starts at $10.99/mo (need Premium or Premium Plus plans)

Bills season results

The Bills closed out the regular season with 12 wins and 5 losses.

Game (All times Eastern)	Opponent	Results
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)	New York Giants	L 25-34
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)	@ Chicago Bears	L 0-38
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (ET)	@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers	W 23-19
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 8:20 p.m. ET	Baltimore Ravens	W 41-40
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New York Jets	W 30-10
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 18 at 8:15 p.m. ET	Miami Dolphins	W 31-21
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	New Orleans Saints	W 31-19
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 8:20 p.m. ET	New England Patriots	L 20-23
Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 13 at 7:15 p.m. ET	@ Atlanta Falcons	L 14-24
Week 7: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 8, Game 7: Oct. 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Carolina Panthers	W 40-9
Week 9, Game 8: Nov. 2 at 4:25 p.m. ET	Kansas City Chiefs	W 28-21
Week 10, Game 9: Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Miami Dolphins	L 13-30
Week 11, Game 10: Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	W 44-32
Week 12, Game 11: Nov. 20 at 8:15 p.m. ET	@ Houston Texans	L 19-23
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 4:25 p.m. ET	@ Pittsburgh Steelers	W 26-7
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 7 at 4:25 p.m. ET	Cincinnati Bengals	W 39-34
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New England Patriots	W 35-31
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Cleveland Browns	W 23-20
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 28 at 4:25 p.m. ET	Philadelphia Eagles	L 12-13
Week 18, Game 17: Jan. 4	New York Jets	W 35-8
Wild Card Weekend: Jan. 11	Jacksonville Jaguars	W 27-24

FAQs

How can I watch Buffalo Bills games internationally?

You can watch Buffalo Bills games from outside the U.S. using streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Streaming. Additionally, using a VPN can help you access these services if they are geo-restricted in your area.

Fans can also catch the games abroad (excluding China) on DAZN with the NFL Game Pass International.

How can I watch the Buffalo Bills without Sunday Ticket?

You don't need the NFL Sunday Ticket to watch the majority of Buffalo Bills games or to catch the playoff games. The NFL Sunday Ticket doesn't include postseason games. Many of their matchups are broadcast on national networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN. These channels are available through various streaming services, including Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.

How can I watch the Buffalo Bills without cable?

You can watch the Bills (and most NFL playoff games) without cable by subscribing to streaming platforms that include CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN. Since CBS is set to air the Bills vs. Broncos playoffs game, look for services that offer the channel, like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Streaming, and Paramount+.

Bottom line

Watch the Buffalo Bills playoff game live with platforms like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo. These streaming services provide access to channels that broadcast NFL playoff games, including CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN.

With these streaming options, you can experience all the excitement of the Bills' season from anywhere.

Learn how to watch all NFL teams in the playoffs

Use our directory below to catch all NFL playoff games across the country this season.

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