The clock is ticking, NFL fans.
If you want to watch Saturday’s Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins Wild Card playoff game, you’ve only got days left until you can subscribe to Peacock — the NBC streaming service — so you can watch it.
Because, like the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers game earlier this season, this one will be streaming ONLY on Peacock, much to the consternation of fans (and one Chiefs player).
So if you don’t have Peacock and you want it to watch this game, we’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday:
Watch the Chiefs vs. Dolphins on PeacockWhat is Peacock?
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It’s the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal that has the company’s TV shows both as of now and in the past like The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Downton Abbey. There are movies like American Psycho, Casino and Shrek.
And, oh yes, live sports like NFL games.
How much does it cost?
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It’s $5.99 per month, but you can also do $11.99 for a premium option.
Sign up for Peacock to watch Chiefs vs. DolphinsCan I get a free trial for this game?
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Sorry, no.
Can I cancel after I watch the game?
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If you so choose! But you’ll still be charged for a month of it.
Are there going to be more streaming-only NFL games in the future
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Probably. This is what Peacock gets for paying a reported $110 million for the rights, and while it may infuriate those who don’t subscribe, it’s a smart business decision.
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