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The Seattle Seahawks are looking to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs for the fifth straight year, while the Detroit Lions are simply trying to win their first postseason game since 1991.
There’s a lot on the line when these two teams meet at CenturyLink Field Saturday night, and here’s everything you need to know to watch the wild-card matchup:
Seahawks vs. Lions Viewing Info
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2016
Start Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBC
Broadcasters: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra or Sling TV. Read on for a full rundown of how to watch online, on mobile or on other devices:
Seahawks vs. Lions Live Stream
If You Have a Cable Log-in
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Users can watch the game live online via NBC Sports Live Extra.
For this option, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
Mobile
Streaming of this game on smartphones is only available to Verizon wireless customers, who can watch for free via the NFL Mobile App or the go90 app. Both apps are free to download. You can download the go90 app here. You can also download the NFL mobile app in the following locations:
Tablet & Other Devices
Users with a cable subscription can watch the game on tablet or other streaming devices via the NBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
As is the case on desktop, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
If You Don’t Have a Cable Log-In
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Users without a cable or satellite subscription in select TV markets can watch a live stream of the NBC broadcast via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee.
Unfortunately, NBC on Sling TV is only available to users in the Chicago, Dallas, Hartford, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Diego and Washington, D.C. TV markets.
Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”
3) Create an account
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include Sling Blue, which includes NBC
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Blue costs $25 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
Tablet & Other Devices
If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch NBC’s coverage on tablet or other streaming devices via the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following places:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)
You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.
Note: If you’re looking to watch on your phone, you can only do so via the NFL Mobile app, and only if you’re a Verizon Wireless customer.
Watch on Demand: NFL Game Pass
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If you’re fine watching the game on demand, another option is NFL Game Pass Domestic, which allows you to watch replays of every NFL game for a fee of $99.99 for the season. No live games are available under this service, but you’ll be able to watch after the conclusion.
Mobile & Other Devices
NFL Game Pass Domestic subscribers can watch a replay of the game on mobile and other streaming devices via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Microsoft App Store (or Xbox One)
If You’re Outside the United States & Mexico
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If you’re not in the United States, surrounding territories, or Mexico, you can watch the game via NFL Game Pass International. The cost of the package depends on which country you’re in, and you can visit the website for more details.
Mobile & Other Devices
If you have a GamePass International account, you can watch the game on your mobile or tablet device via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Microsoft App Store (or Xbox One)
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