How To Watch the Denver Broncos Playoffs Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026

The Denver Broncos clinched the seventh seed after defeating the favored Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 in their final regular-season game of 2024-25. But the Broncos were quickly eliminated from the playoffs following a tough Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills (31-7).

But the Broncos are back for the 2025-26 season with a stable offensive line, strong defensive core, and standout players like Patrick Surtain II, Courtland Sutton, and Quinn Meinerz. With their all-star team, the Broncos clinched the NFC No. 1 seed, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-3 on January 4, 2026. The Broncos had a bye week during Wild Card Weekend but are matched up against the Buffalo Bills for the premier Divisional Round game on January 17, 2026. 

We cover how to watch all of the Denver Broncos games live without needing a cable subscription. From handling early road challenges to key matchups against old rivals, you'll find everything you need to stay connected with the Broncos throughout the season.

How to watch Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills

The Broncos had a bye week during Wild Card Weekend, thanks to clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC division. Now, they're set to play the Buffalo Bills for the first divisional game. 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:

Broncos season results

The Broncos closed out the regular season with 14 wins and 3 losses, clinching the No. 1 seed.

Game (All times Mountain)	Opponent	Results
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. MT	@ San Francisco 49ers	W 30-9
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. MT	Arizona Cardinals	W 27-7
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 23 at 11:00 a.m. MT	@ New Orleans Saints	W 28-19
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 2:05 p.m. MT	Tennessee Titans	W 20-12
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 14 at 2:05 p.m. MT	@ Indianapolis Colts	L 28-29
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 2:05 p.m. MT	@ Los Angeles Chargers	L 20-23
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 29 at 6:15 p.m. MT	Cincinnati Bengals	W 28-3
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 11:00 a.m. MT	@ Philadelphia Eagles	W 21-17
Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 12 at 7:30 a.m. MT	@ New York Jets (London)	W 13-11
Week 7, Game 7: Oct. 19 at 2:05 p.m. MT	New York Giants	W 33-32
Week 8, Game 8: Oct. 26 at 2:25 p.m. MT	Dallas Cowboys	W 44-24
Week 9, Game 9: Nov. 2 at 11:00 a.m. MT	@ Houston Texans	W 18-15
Week 10, Game 10: Nov. 6 at 6:15 p.m. MT	Las Vegas Raiders	W 10-7
Week 11, Game 11: Nov. 16 at 2:25 p.m. MT	Kansas City Chiefs	W 22-19
Week 12: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 6:20 p.m. MT	@ Washington Commanders	W 27-26
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 7 at 2:05 p.m. MT	@ Las Vegas Raiders	W 24-17
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 2:25 p.m. MT	Green Bay Packers	W 34-26
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 2:05 p.m. MT	Jacksonville Jaguars	L 20-34
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 25 at 6:15 p.m. MT	@ Kansas City Chiefs	W 20-13
Week 18, Game 17: Jan. 4	Los Angeles Chargers	W 19-3
Wild Card Weekend: BYE WEEK	—	—

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Bottom line

To stay on top of every Denver Broncos game this season, a strategic mix of streaming services is essential. With platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, you'll have access to major networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, which cover most of the Broncos’ games.

Make sure your streaming subscription includes NBC if you want to catch Super Bowl LX.