How to watch tonight’s Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL game: Livestream options, starting time, more

The Chicago Bears are going to get some sun this weekend as they head out west to face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. The talent-heavy Chargers team has racked up too many losses this season, though the same can be said for the Bears — who will be playing again without starter Justin Fields. With both teams hungry for a win, the Bears vs. Chargers game has the makings of an incredible matchup. 

How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. LA Chargers game

The Sunday night matchup between the Bears and Chargers will be played Sunday, October 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT). The game will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock, Sling TV and other providers.

How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. LA Chargers game without cable

While most cable packages include NBC, it’s easy to watch the game if NBC isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Peacock

Peacock offers its subscribers live streaming access to NFL games that air on NBC, including today’s matchup and future Sunday Night Football games. The streaming service has plenty more live sports to offer, including Big Ten football, Premier League soccer and WWE wrestling (including formerly PPV-only events such as Wrestlemania). There’s 80,000 hours worth of recorded content to watch as well, including hit movies and TV series such as “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.”

A Peacock subscription costs $6 per month. An annual plan is available for $60 per year. You can cancel anytime.

Top features of Peacock:

• If you only want to watch this game, it’s your least expensive option. If you want to watch stream NFL games on other networks, there are better choices below.
• Peacock features plenty of current and classic NBC and Bravo TV shows.

Stream the game on Sling TV for half price

NBC is included in most cable TV packages. If you have don’t have cable TV that includes NBC, ABC, Fox or ESPN, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NFL football this year is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season’s top NFL matchups.

That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
• You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Upgrade to Sling TV’s Sports Extra package

Sling TV has a new offering for the 2023 NFL Season called Sports Extra. This souped-up package is designed for NFL and college football super-fans, with access to NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10 and Longhorn Networks.

There’s a great preseason deal on Sling TV Sports Extra going on right now: You can get five months of Sling TV Orange + Blue + Sports Extra for $219. It’s the most cost effective way to stream most NFL games this year.

You can learn more about Sling TV and Sports Extra by tapping the button below.

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. LA Chargers game with FuboTV

You can also catch the game on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s games.

To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox”; while ESPN is the home of “Monday Night Football.” ABC airs some “MNF” games, too. 

In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month for the Pro tier (includes NFL Network); the $100 per month Ultimate tier includes NFL RedZone.

Top features of FuboTV:

• The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network; the Ultimate tier includes 289 channels, including NFL RedZone.
• FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
• All tiers come with 1,000 hours of DVR recording.

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. LA Chargers game on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.

Watch local NFL football live with a digital HDTV antenna

If you’re cutting the cord to your cable company, you’re not alone; in fact, you are in luck. You can still watch the NFL on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDYC channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox and PBS.  Here’s the kicker: There’s no monthly charge.

Anyone living in partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital TV antenna may not pick up a good signal – or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch college football without paying a staggering monthly fee.  Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable (or your cable company gets in a squabble with a network).

This amplified HDTV antenna, claims to have a 50-mile range and offers 36 channels. It’s rated 4.0 stars by Amazon reviewers.

Said one Amazon customer, “If you’re considering this product, you’re probably already questioning your cable television bill and are looking around for a cheap way to get the Big 3 plus Fox and PBS. This antenna delivered that for us right out of the box.”

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. LA Chargers game on your phone with NFL+

If you want to catch tonight’s game on your phone — and all the amazing football ahead this season — check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.

Top features of NFL+:

• You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
• NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
• Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

2023 NFL Season Week 8 Schedule

The 2023 NFL Season Week 8 schedule is below. All times listed ET. Not all games will air in all areas. Regional restrictions apply.

Thursday, Oct. 26

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)

Sunday, Oct. 29

• Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• LA Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers, 1.00 p.m. (Fox)
• New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• NY Jets vs. NY Giants, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. (Fox)
• Baltimore Ravens vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
• Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
• Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
• Chicago Bears vs LA Chargers, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Oct. 30

• Las Vegas Raiders vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN)

Storyline we’re following this NFL season

Important dates to remember: 

• The 2023 NFL regular season runs today through Jan. 7, 2024. 
• Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
• Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas

Let’s talk about those Lions: The Detroit Lions come into Week 8 with a 5-2 record, putting them two games ahead of the Minnesota Vikings for the top spot in the NFC North. The division dominated by Aaron Rodgers for so long now belongs to Jared Goff and the Lions.  Fueled by Dan Campbell and a defense you’d hate to be on the other side of, the Lions rebuild is in full effect. Do the Lions have what it takes to go all the way to the Super Bowl? That remains to be seen, but we’re going to have fun watching them try. If there ever was an NFL underdog we’re rooting for, it would be this team.

Taylor Swift is the only thing bigger than the NFL: Taylor and Travis officially made it official, hard launching their romance with surprise cameos on SNL and a public moment of PDA that sent Swifties and the Chiefs Kingdom swooning. As if fans weren’t already on the Chiefs bandwagon, Swift has made fans of entire universe of 12-year-old girls. If they weren’t already tuning in, they are now. With booming ratings, windbreaker sales galore and Taylor spottings at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor Swift has proved that the only thing bigger than the NFL is her.

What’s up with 49ers? Brock Purdy silenced naysayers last season when he took over after both QBs Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo suffered season-ending injuries. Coach Shanahan traded Lance and gave Purdy the starting job this season with little trepidation that the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft had what it takes. The team remained undefeated until back-to-back losses in Weeks 6 and 7. Deebo, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle have battled injuries all season, but Shanahan is going to need them in the game if he wants to keep Niners fans from pivoting from Team Purdy to another team.

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