TL;DR: Live stream Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders on YouTube TV or Sling TV.
It's playoff time. Two strong teams face off on Saturday night, Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders. The Lions have only lost two games this season, placing them atop NFC North with a record of 15-2. The Commanders have also had a strong season with a record of 12-5, placing them second in NFC East, right below the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Lions and Commanders haven't played each other since 2022. Although the Lions won that game 36-27, both teams have a solid chance of taking the victory on Saturday. Find out who will win by streaming the game live.
When is Lions vs. Commanders?
The Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders takes place at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 18. The two teams will play at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.
The game will air on FOX this Saturday, where Kevin Burkhardt is expected to do the play-by-play and Tom Brady will be the Analyst.
How to stream Lions vs. Commanders
We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for Lions vs. Commanders.
Most live sport: YouTube TV
The Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (including other NFL fixtures).
YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and the NFL Network.
The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.
Most affordable: Sling TV
Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.
Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.
How to watch Lions vs. Commanders from anywhere in the world
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Lions vs. Commanders from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming service
Watch Lions vs. Commanders from anywhere in the world
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
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