NFL Wildcard Round 2026 Free Streams: How to Watch Rams vs Panthers, Packers vs Bears From Anywhere in the World

• Next games: Rams vs Jaguars & Packers vs Bears on Saturday, Jan. 10
• Stream all games FREE: 7plus (Aus) / TVNZ+ (NZ)
• Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere

Watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 live streams as 12 franchises seek to extend their respective seasons into the playoffs. Below we have information on how to watch the this year's wildcard games from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and where you can watch them for FREE.

The Wildcard Round kicks off on Saturday as the Los Angeles Rams head to play the Panthers of Carolina. Having started the season strongly, the Rams conceded two late losses in Seattle and Atlanta to seal their wildcard fate. But it was a loss against the Panthers themselves that started the slump, and now Carolina will hope to keep a great comeback season rolling that has already seen them seal the NFC South for the first time in a decade.

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have so far played twice this season and shared the spoils. Both, however, come into the postseason on a horrible run of results. The Cheeseheads went down in all of their final four regular season games, while the Bears are coming off two 'L's – this is a tough one to call.

With three more matchups on Sunday and the Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers concluding the sextet of games on Monday, here's where to watch this year's NFL Wildcard Round online from anywhere – including FREE options.

Can I watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 for free?

Australia's 7plus and New Zealand's TVNZ+ streaming platforms are slated to show all six Wildcard games in 2026 for FREE. You can watch on their respective websites or dedicated apps.

Elsewhere, selected matchups will be shown on the UK's free-to-air 5 TV channel and streamed live on the 5 website and app. If you're in the US and already have and Amazon Prime account, you'll be able to watch the Packers vs Bears game on Saturday.

Remember that, if you're traveling away from home, you can use a VPN to watch free NFL Wildcard Round 2026 streams from abroad on your usual streaming service. More details below.

• 🇦🇺 7plus – Australia
• 🇳🇿 TVNZ+ – New Zealand
• 🇬🇧 5 – UK

Use a VPN to watch any NFL Wildcard Round 2026 stream

How to watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 live streams in the US

Coverage of the 2026 Wildcard matches is shared between an array of TV channels and streaming services. You can discover which outlet is showing which game in the schedule below:

• Rams vs Panthers: Fox/Fox One
• Packers vs Bears: Amazon Prime Video
• Bills vs Jaguars: CBS/Paramount+
• 49ers vs Eagles: Fox/Fox One
• Chargers vs Patriots: NBC/Peacock
• Texans vs Steelers: ABC/ESPN

If you're a cord cutter and wondering how you'll get access to the big TV networks, covering all your bases may not be quite as tricky as it looks.

Sling TV, for example, is an OTT service that gives access to a good proportion of games. Its Sling Blue package ($51 per month) offers local NBC and Fox channels in most major markets as well as NFL Network, while Sling Orange ($46 per month) carries ESPN. Go for an Orange + Blue plan for $66 per month ($35 for first month) and you'll get access to a large number of NFL games, including both primetime and local broadcasts.

A costlier but even more thorough alternative is Fubo TV, which includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and ABC. Prices start at $84.99 a month but new users get a FREE Fubo trial.

YouTube TV is another alternative option, and you can try it free right now!

How to watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 live streams in the UK

The most comprehensive NFL coverage in the UK comes courtesy of NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which will show every minute of every playoff game, plus the Super Bowl. You have to commit to the remainder of the season, which costs from £17.99 paid monthly or, now, £19.99 upfront.

As mentioned above, Channel 5 and its 5 streaming platform will show one game on Sunday and Sky Sports will also show several games over the weekend, so check your TV guide if you subscribe.

How to watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 live streams in Australia

Australia's 7Mate station will broadcast every single 2026 NFL Wildcard game, which means they will also be available to watch online via the free 7plus streaming platform.

They will also be shown on on ESPN on TV and via the Kayo Sports and Disney Plus streaming platforms.

How to watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 live streams in New Zealand

TVNZ+ will show the six NFL Wildcard Round 2026 games online for FREE.

Watching on TV? Then you'll need to tune into TVNZ 2.

How to watch NFL live streams in Rest of World

NFL Game Pass is the National Football League's dedicated streaming service, which allows die-hard football fans to watch every single game, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.

It's available via DAZN everywhere except for the US and China. Prices vary from country to country, and get progressively cheaper throughout the season.

Most countries also show games on TV and online through their domestic broadcasters, too:

Africa

Americas

Europe

Asia

Can I watch NFL Wildcard Round 2026 on my mobile?

The vast majority of broadcasters mentioned in this article have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser – for example, 5 in the UK and 7Plus in Australia.

You can also stay up-to-date with the latest NFL news and plays on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@NFL), Instagram (@NFL), TikTok (@NFL) and YouTube (@NFL).