The Bears vs. Rams 2026 NFC Divisional Round game is being shown on NBC in the U.S. and streaming on Peacock, with several international and free streaming options depending on your country.

Game basics

  • Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams, NFC Divisional Round 2026.
  • Date & time: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. GMT.
  • Stadium: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.

Where to watch in the U.S.

  • TV: NBC will carry the national broadcast of Bears vs. Rams.
  • Streaming:
    • Peacock will stream the full game live; it’s the primary official streaming option in the U.S.
* Peacock requires a paid subscription, with plans starting around a monthly fee for access to NFL playoff games.

Free and international options

  • Australia: The game is available free via 7plus , the streaming platform for Network 7.
  • New Zealand: You can stream it free on TVNZ+.
  • From abroad: Using a VPN to connect back to your home country allows you to access your usual Bears vs. Rams stream (for example, your U.S. Peacock or local free service) when traveling.

Online watch-along and reactions

  • There are live reaction streams and watch-along shows on platforms like YouTube, which provide commentary, analysis, and real-time reactions (but not the full game broadcast itself).
  • These streams can be useful as a second-screen experience while you watch the official NBC or Peacock feed.

TL;DR:

  • U.S.: NBC (TV) and Peacock (streaming).
  • Australia: 7plus free stream.
  • New Zealand: TVNZ+ free stream.
  • Anywhere else: Use a VPN to access your usual service that carries the game.

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