How to Watch Bears/Packers for Free as Ticket Prices Hit Over $1,000

A historic playoff matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers is about to go down this Saturday, and ticket prices are skyrocketing.

A Historic Rivalry Meets the NFL Playoffs

Two of the NFL's most storied rivalries will be under the brightest lights possible on Saturday night (1/10) as the Bears and Packers face off at Soldier Field in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.

This rare postseason meeting has sent ticket demand and prices soaring across Illinois.

Ticket Prices Surge Past Regular Fans

Bears versus Packers is more than a game. This is a moment that's been decades in the making, but experiencing that excitement in person comes at a steep cost.

According to SeatGeek, tickets for the Bears vs. Packers game are already starting at over $500 per ticket, with some listed for as much as $5,000 per ticket for second-row seats on the 50-yard line.

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If the Bears advance to the second round, that game would also be at Soldier Field. The cheapest tickets for that game are already listed for nearly $700 each, and NFC Championship tickets start at over $1,000 per ticket, assuming the Bears have a home game.

Rockford Fans Shut Out of Watching for Free

According to Rockford's WTVO-TV, no local television stations will be airing the Bears vs. Packers game on Saturday night (1/10) because the NFL has made this a Prime Video game.

Only the Fox TV stations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay will have the broadcast available for free. You can stream the Bears/Packers game from anywhere using the Prime Video service from Amazon.

How to Watch Bears/Packers Playoff Game for Free

If you've not already used the free trial of Amazon Prime Video, you can watch the Bears vs. Packers Wild Card Playoff game at no charge, but you will have to enter a credit card.

Prime Video offers a free 3-month promotional period that you can cancel before the end of 90 days, and you won't be charged. But make sure you set a reminder to cancel.

The only other option is finding a friend in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Green Bay, and making a road trip to watch the game over the air on the local Fox TV station.