How To Watch the Los Angeles Chargers Playoffs Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026

Check out the best streaming services to watch the Los Angeles Chargers playoffs this season.

Last updated Jan 7, 2026

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Following the Los Angeles Chargers this 2025-26 season is a must for fans, especially with the team looking to bounce back after losing the Wild Card round to the Houston Texans last season (32-12). Now that they have clinched the AFC No. 7 seed, the Chargers are recharged for their Wild Card matchup against the New England Patriots on January 11, 2026.

Whether you're catching the action at home or on the go, we’ll cover how you can stream every game, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the Chargers’ season.

In this article

How to watch Chargers vs. Patriots
How to watch the Super Bowl
Chargers regular season results
FAQs
Bottom line

How to watch Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots

The Chargers vs. Patriots game will be broadcast by NBC and Peacock on January 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern (that's 7 p.m. Central and 5 p.m. Pacific). The last time the Chargers played the Patriots, back in December 2024, the Chargers won 40-7.

The best way to stream NBC includes Peacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Sling TV.

Matchup	Day (All times Eastern)	Channel
Rams vs. Panthers	Jan 10 @ 4:30 p.m.	FOX
Packers vs. Bears	Jan 10 @ 8 p.m.	Prime Video
Bills vs. Jaguars	Jan 11 @ 1 p.m.	CBS / Paramount+
49ers vs. Eagles	Jan 11 @ 4:30 p.m.	FOX
Chargers vs. Patriots	Jan 11 @ 8 p.m.	NBC / Peacock
Texans vs. Steelers	Jan 12 @ 8 p.m.	ESPN / ABC

How to stream the Wild Card Weekend

	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
Amazon Prime	Amazon Prime	$8.99/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)

Chargers regular season results

The Chargers closed out the regular season with 11 wins and 6 losses, losing the AFC top seed to the Denver Broncos.

Game (All times Pacific)	Opponent	Results
Hall of Fame Game: Jul. 31 at 5:00 p.m. PT	Detroit Lions	W 34-7
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 10 at 1:05 p.m. PT	New Orleans Saints	W 27-13
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 4:00 p.m. PT	@ Los Angeles Rams	L 22-23
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. PT	@ San Francisco 49ers	L 23-30
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 5 at 5:00 p.m. PT	Kansas City Chiefs (International)	W 27-21
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 15 at 7:00 p.m. PT	@ Las Vegas Raiders	W 20-9
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 1:05 p.m. PT	Denver Broncos	W 23-20
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ New York Giants	L 18-21
Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 5 at 1:25 p.m. PT	Washington Commanders	L 10-27
Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ Miami Dolphins	W 29-27
Week 7, Game 7: Oct. 19 at 1:05 p.m. PT	Indianapolis Colts	L 24-38
Week 8, Game 8: Oct. 23 at 5:15 p.m. PT	Minnesota Vikings	W 37-10
Week 9, Game 9: Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ Tennessee Titans	W 27-20
Week 10, Game 10: Nov. 9 at 5:20 p.m. PT	Pittsburgh Steelers	W 25-10
Week 11, Game 11: Nov. 16 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ Jacksonville Jaguars	L 6-35
Week 12: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 1:25 p.m. PT	Las Vegas Raiders	W 31-14
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 8 at 5:15 p.m. PT	Philadelphia Eagles	W 22-19
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ Kansas City Chiefs	W 16-13
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT	@ Dallas Cowboys	W 34-17
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 27	Houston Texans	L 16-20
Week 18, Game 17: Jan 4.	@ Denver Broncos	L 3-19

FAQs

How can I watch Los Angeles Chargers games internationally?

For international Chargers fans, streaming services offer broad coverage of NFL games, but you may need a VPN to access these services from outside the U.S. A VPN allows you to stream games as if you were watching from the States.

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

How can I watch the Los Angeles Chargers without Sunday Ticket?

The NFL Sunday Ticket doesn't air postseason games, but you can still catch the Chargers playoffs on CBS. You can access this national broadcast channel through streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Streaming, and Paramount+.

How can I watch the Los Angeles Chargers without cable?

Cutting the cord doesn't mean missing out on Chargers games. Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Sling TV provide access to the major networks that broadcast most NFL playoff games (CBS, NBC, FOX, and ESPN), so you can stream the Chargers live without a traditional cable subscription.

Bottom line

To watch the Chargers vs. Patriots on January 11, subscribe to a streaming platform that includes NBC.

Platforms like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo offer access to major networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, which cover most NFL playoff games. Remember, the Super Bowl exclusively airs on FOX, so make sure your preferred streaming service offers both national broadcast channels.

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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