Two franchises that squeezed through their respective Wild Card games meet in the Divisional Round in their bid for a spot at the NFC Championship game. Not sure where to catch this country-spanning game between Los Angeles and Chicago? We have details on how to watch Rams vs. Bears action below, with international channels and free streaming options explained.
Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford know how to win a Super Bowl and now, with the added receiving heroics of Puka Nacua, they look like one of the conference’s best bets to reach another. That said, the Rams’ place in the Divisional Round seemed far from assured until as late as 38 seconds to go in last weekend’s game against the Panthers. Stafford and co. will hope to avoid such a scare on the road again at Soldier Field on Sunday.
When Caleb Williams found DJ Moore with a hopeful pass for the go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th, it propelled the Bears to their first bid past the wild card round in 15 years. Despite being the best of a bad bunch in the North, the Chicago franchise now find themselves two games away from a Super Bowl spot nearly two decades in the making, and they showed against the Packers that they can hold their nerve in the big games when it matters.
In spite of recent fortunes, the Bears have the best of things in the historical head-to-head between these teams, and have the muscle memory of taking the Rams down at Soldier when they met most recently in 2024. To see who prevails this time, read our advice on how to watch Rams vs. Bears, with free options and an easy way to stream from abroad explained, too.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears for free
NFL fans in Australia and New Zealand have the best deal when it comes to watch Rams vs. Bears and the other Divisional Round matches. The action will be shown for free online thanks to the 7plus and TVNZ+ streaming platforms in those countries.
People in the US can watch free, too, thanks to limited-time free trials to NBC-carrying cable-replacement services such as DirecTV.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears from anywhere
It doesn’t matter where you are this weekend, you can watch your regular Rams vs. Bears live stream from anywhere — even if it’s blocked due to geographical restrictions. That’s thanks to a VPN (virtual private network), which is an app that unblocks streaming platforms that usually become unusable when you’re overseas.
The best VPN you can download is NordVPN. Simply put, it does everything well — from its watertight cybersecurity smarts to its ability to unblock an array of global platforms — and is super easy to use. We also like that you can give it a try for 30 days, safe in the knowledge that you can get a full refund if you decide you don’t want it after all. Read our NordVPN review to learn more.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears in the US
The Rams vs. Bears Divisional Round encounter is being shown on NBC on TV in the US, so great news if you already get that through cable or your antenna. There are plenty of other ways to watch if you don’t, though, including a subscription to Peacock Premium, which starts at $11 a month or $110 a year.
Peacock Premium (Monthly Plan)
Peacock is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. The service also carries its own slate of original programming.
Prefer a wider ranging OTT cable-replacement service that will also show this playoff game? DirecTV‘s MySports and MyNews packages both include NBC (in select locations) in their channel line-ups. They cost $70 a month and $40 a month respectively, although you can claim a free five-day trial if you’re new to DirecTV.
DirecTV Subscription
Previously known as AT&T TV, DirecTV offers streaming access to a large selection of live channels, including most key networks typically found in traditional cable packages.
Alternatively, Sling TV is one of the best value OTT services around, with NBC available in certain cities around the country. If yours is covered, then sign up for either its Blue plan with 40+ channels or for $46 month or the more streamlined Select plan from $20 a month and cancel any time you like.
Sling TV Subscription
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members often get a chunky discount on their first month.
NFL Plus also has all of the Playoffs, including today’s Rams vs. Bears match-up. Subscriptions start at $7 a month, making it a solid budget option, but just keep in mind that the game will only stream on mobile devices. If you’re hoping to watch on a TV, then one of the above services will be able to do the trick.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears in the UK
The NFL Game Pass via DAZN has the most comprehensive coverage of the NFL in the UK, and it’s the only place to watch Rams vs. Bears late on Sunday night. A £15 Season Pro subscription gets you access to all of the remaining playoff games and Super Bowl, or pay £25 to view in HDR and Dolby 5.1 surround sound (select games only) and stream on up to five devices in two locations.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears in Australia
Rams vs. Bears live streams will be shown on the free 7Plus streaming platform in Australia, available on mobiles, select Smart TVs, streaming devices, and through your web browser. On TV, it will be shown on the 7Mate channel on Freeview. It will be shown on ESPN through Foxtel, too, which also means you can stream Rams vs. Bears on the Kayo Sports and Disney+ streaming services.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears in New Zealand
New Zealanders also get to enjoy free Rams vs. Bears live streams on Monday thanks to the TVNZ+ streaming platform. Elsewhere, you can also watch through Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, or even your Disney+ subscription.
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