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The NFC North title and No. 1 seed in the playoffs is on the line during tonight’s Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game, and it’s winner-takes-all.
The Lions and Vikings enter the matchup with identical 14-2 records; the team who wins will clinch the division title and the No. 1 seed in the conference, gaining home field advantage in the playoffs and a bye to the divisional round.
The loser will fall to the No. 4 seed and start the playoffs on the road.
The two teams will make NFL history with tonight’s meeting; the 28 combined wins between them are the most shared wins by two teams in a regular-season matchup. It’s also the first regular-season game between two teams with 14+ wins.
Here’s everything you need to know about Detroit vs. Minnesota, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.
Lions-Vikings date and time: When do the Lions play the Vikings?
Kickoff at the Lions-Vikings game is set for 8:20 p.m. ET this evening, January 5.
What channel is the Lions vs. Vikings airing on?
The Lions vs. Vikings game is airing on NBC. If you have cable or an antenna, all you have to do is change the channel around 8 p.m. tonight.
How to watch Lions vs. Vikings for free:
If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream the Lions vs. Vikings game for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.
We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month and gain access to over 90 live channels including NBC.
fuboTV also offers a free trial for new users. It runs for seven days, and then you’ll be able to save $5 on your first month ($74.99, $79.99/month after).
Other ways to stream Lions vs. Vikings:
There’s two more money-saving ways to stream the Lions game without cable, thanks to a great promotions and low prices.
You can watch Sunday Night Football with a Peacock subscription. Peacock costs $7.99/month and in addition to SNF, Peacock has live sports from Big 10 Football, the English Premier League, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Big 10 Basketball, and more.
While Sling TV doesn’t offer any free days, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free. Sling TV’s Blue plan includes NBC, and right now, you can get your first month for half off. Instead of $50.99, you’ll pay $25.50 and get access to more live sports, including the NFL playoffs and college football playoff before the second-month payment is due.
NFL Week 18 Schedule:
Sunday, January 4
Kansas City at Denver, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Seattle at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Miami at New York Jets, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Minnesota at Detroit, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
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