Rams vs Lions Livestream: How to Watch The First Sunday Night Football Game of The Season

The NFL is back , with the first regular Sunday Night Football game set for September 8. The matchup will be a big one, as the Los Angeles Rams will visit the Motor City to face off against the Detroit Lions. The last time the two teams met up was in the NFC Wild Card round of the 23-24 playoffs, where the Lions bested the Rams by one point and clinched their first playoff win since 1991. If you’re looking to catch the game and you don’t have a cable or antenna, there are a few ways to watch.

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At a glance: How To Watch Rams vs Lions Without Cable

• Stream : Peacock carries Sunday NFL games, or you can sign up for a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream , FuboTV , Sling , or Hulu + LiveTV
• TV Channels : You can catch the game on NBC, which carries Sunday Night Football
• Date/Start Time : 9/8/24; 8:20 PM ET

The most straightforward way to watch the game is with a Peacock subscription. The NBCUniversal streaming service has cemented itself as a sports fan must-have by carrying events like the Olympics/ Paralympics , the Tour Championship , NASCAR, and other marquee sports events.

Sunday Night Football has been a staple of NBC’s broadcasting since 2006, making NBC and Peacock the best way to catch the Rams/Lions matchup, as well as upcoming matches between the Chiefs and Falcons on Sunday, Sept 22. It’s not the only option, though, particularly if you’re looking for a more comprehensive multi-channel streaming service to replace cable. Unlike the options below, Peacock does not offer a free trial. So if you’re looking to catch the game without having to commit, consider one of the services below.

BEST FOR CHANNEL SURFERS

DirecTV Stream

If you miss the channel surfing but don’t miss being tied down to cable and satellite installation, DirecTV Stream offers all of the benefits of its satellite package, minus the hardware. Any of their packages will give you access to NBC, and their Entertainment Package starts at $59.99/mo. DirecTV is currently in a dispute with Disney, limiting fan’s access to Disney and ESPN channels. The dispute won’t affect Sunday Night Football, which is carried by NBC.

BEST FOR SPORTS SUPERFANS

FuboTV

FuboTV is a streaming package targeted toward sports superfans. Packages start at $79.99, but you can get a 7 day free trial. In addition to dozens of sports channels, Fubo also carries local networks, such as NBC. However, availability varies by region, so enter your zip code before signing up.

BEST VALUE

Sling

Sling is an affordable option for live TV streaming, offering customizable packages depending on what you want to watch. Sling’s Blue Package gives you access to NBC, and it’s currently half off. That means you can sign up for just $20/month.

BEST VARIETY

Hulu + Live TV

Sports and streaming fans can take advantage of Hulu + Live TV, which combines Hulu’s deep library of TV shows with live streaming. That includes local channels and cable news channels, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu also offers a 3-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV costs 76.99/mo after the free trial.

What To Know About The Rams vs The Lions

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams to have never reached the Super Bowl. That’s why there’s understandable excitement around the team this year, led by Quarterback Jared Goff. They’re early favorites to appear in the Super Bowl, but they’ll need to dispatch the reigning Kansas City Chiefs if they want to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The California-born Goff started his professional career with the Los Angeles Rams, while the Rams’ quarterback, Matthew Stafford, started his career with the Lions. In fact, the only two NFL teams Goff and Stafford have played for are the Rams and Lions, which will make Sunday’s game an especially interesting matchup.