TL;DR: Live stream Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sling TV or FuboTV.
NFL Week 17 action continues with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions are 13-2 and seeking to clinch the top seed in the NFC. The 49ers are 6-9 and have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
The Lions have won four of their last five games, including coming off a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears. The 49ers have lost four of their last five games, including back-to-back losses to the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Rams. This game is a rematch of the NFC title game last season.
When is Lions vs. 49ers?
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers takes place at 8:15 p.m. ET on Dec. 30. The two teams will face off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
This game will air on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+. Joe Buck is expected to do the play-by-play. Troy Aikman will be in the booth with him.
Best streaming services for Lions vs. 49ers
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers will be aired locally in the Bay Area. It may be available in some other markets, but NFL games are subject to local blackouts.
If you do not have a cable package in those markets, you have options. We’ve found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Lions vs. 49ers on local networks.
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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.
For in-market games: FuboTV
FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period.
FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.
Again, Lions vs. 49ers is subject to local blackouts.
How to watch Lions vs. 49ers 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 Lions vs. 49ers from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
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Sign in to your favorite streaming service
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Watch Lions vs. 49ers from anywhere in the world
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.