The NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers is scheduled for 18:40 ET (15:40 PT/ 23:40 GMT) on January 30. That’s not all that’s on, though: the AFC Championship (Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs) starts the day off at 15:05 ET. Want to catch all of the action from the comfort of your own home? Keep reading: below, we’ll let you know how you can watch the NFC Championship Game online, from anywhere in the world.

Note: this article will only recommend official sources. Although unlicensed streams will almost inevitably be available, they come with several major disadvantages. First and foremost, the quality is often very poor, with low-resolution video that stutters or is delayed. Secondly, these streams are prone to being taken offline, and you may not even see the end of the game. With so many legitimate ways to watch, there’s nothing to gain by using unlicensed streams.

Many of the channels streaming this event will not work abroad. If you are traveling abroad and looking to access your usual services in countries with no official broadcaster, you will need a VPN.

How to live stream the NFC Championship game online abroad

Looking to watch the 2022 NFC Championship game abroad? It’s easier than you might think — just follow the steps below and you’ll be streaming in no time.

Here’s how to watch the 2022 NFC championship game from anywhere:

  • Start by signing up for a suitable VPN service. We recommend NordVPN but Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both strong alternatives.
  • Download and install the appropriate version for your device.
  • Connect to a server in the country of the service you’d like to use. For instance, you’d need a US server to unblock YouTube TV or an Australian server for Foxtel.
  • Try accessing a geo-locked site or service. It should load immediately but you might have to clear your cache and cookies first.

Remember: the NFC Championship will be broadcast live. This means that if your VPN doesn’t work as expected, you could miss part of the match. To prevent this, we recommend testing your service in advance with the steps above. This way, you’ll have plenty of time to contact customer support if you run into any problems.

How to watch the NFC Championship game live online

While watching the NFL is often considered a solely American pastime, the league actually has fans in countries all over the world. Below, we’ll explain how you can live stream the NFC Championship game no matter where you are.

USA

Predictably, American football fans have the most options for watching the Rams vs 49ers game online. First, it’ll air on Fox Sports. If you already get this channel as part of your cable package, you’ll be able to watch at no added cost on Fox Sports Go. 

Looking to stream the NFC Championship game without cable? Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV (blue package only), and YouTube TV all let you watch Fox Sports online, and all offer a short free trial. As such, if you cancel once the game is over, you’ll be able to watch the NFC Championship game online for free. 

All of these services are geo-blocked, so if you’re in a country without an official NFL broadcaster, you’ll need a VPN to watch. NordVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to watch risk-free and claim a full refund if you’re unsatisfied.

UK

There are two ways to watch if you’re in the UK. If you’re already a Sky Sports subscriber, you can stream the championship at 23:40 PM GMT directly on the Sky Sports website or on the Sky Go app. If not, there’s a far less expensive, much quicker way to gain access, though: purchasing a Sky Sports pass on Now TV.

It’s worth noting that Now TV doesn’t show every NFL game, but it is broadcasting both the NFC and AFC Championships. It costs £9.99 for a day pass, but monthly passes are available if you’d like to watch other sporting content as well.

If you are abroad (outside the UK) you will need a use VPN.

Canada

This year, DAZN will be showing the NFC Championship, which makes it very easy to watch online. This service usually costs $20 CAD per month, but it come with a 30-day free trial. As such, you can sign up, stream the NFC game, and cancel to watch for free. 

If you’d prefer, you can also watch this match live on CTV.  Unfortunately, though, you’ll need a cable TV subscription to access the live stream.

If you’d prefer to watch this match with French commentary, you can sign up to RDS instead. This service costs $7.99 CAD per day or $19.99 per month but unfortunately does not include any kind of trial period.

All of these services are region-locked, so if you are abroad (outside Canada), you will need a use VPN to access them.

Australia

Australian football fans can stream the NFC Championship at 10:30 AEST, January 31, on ESPN. If you’d like to watch the game online and you’re a Foxtel customer, you can just og into Foxtel Go. Otherwise, Foxtel Now comes with a ten-day trial, during which you’ll have access to every channel (including ESPN).

Don’t have cable TV? In that case, you have two options: stream it for free, without registration, on 7plus or sign up for the NFL Game Pass. This service is still relatively expensive but it grants unrestricted access for the entire NFL season. There is a seven-day free trial, but there’s a catch: trial accounts can’t watch events live and have to wait 72 hours for content to be added to the on-demand library.

If you are abroad (outside Australia) you will need a use VPN.

Which team is more likely to win?

At the moment, the Rams are slight favorites to progress to the Super Bowl. There are a few reasons for this, including the team’s recent performance against Tom Brady’s Buccaneers and stellar overall defense. However, the 49ers didn’t get this far by playing badly — something the Packers found out not long ago. Ultimately, whichever team wins, it’s sure to be a thrilling match.