How to watch Chargers vs. Patriots online
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots on YouTube TV, Peacock TV, or Sling TV.
NFL Week 17 includes a Saturday battle between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots. The Chargers are 9-6 and the next team in line to clinch a spot in the AFC's playoff picture. The Patriots are 3-12, at the bottom of the AFC, and mathematically eliminated from any playoff contention.
The Chargers beat the Denver Broncos, 34-27, in their last game. The Broncos sit behind them in the playoff hunt. The Patriots lost their last game, and in fact, haven't won since mid-November (Week 10, against the Chicago Bears). A win over the Patriots this week will put the Chargers at a 99 percent chance to face the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card game.
When is Chargers vs. Patriots?
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 28. The two teams will face off at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The game will air on NFL Network, where Chris Rose is expected to do the play-by-play. Ross Tucker is expected to join him in the booth.
How to stream Chargers vs. Patriots
We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Chargers vs. Patriots:
Most live sport: YouTube TV
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).
YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and the NFL Network.
The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.
Most affordable: Sling TV
Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.
Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.
How to watch Chargers vs. Patriots from anywhere in the world
If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Chargers vs. Patriots from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming service
Watch Chargers vs. Patriots from anywhere in the world
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