How to watch Buccaneers vs. Cowboys online

Our guide to watching this weekend's live football action.
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TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys on YouTube TV, Peacock TV, or Sling TV.


NFL Week 16 includes a battle between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys. The Buccaneers are atop NFC South at 8-6, while the Cowboys are at 6-8 in their division, NFC East. The Buccaneers have a very high chance of making the playoffs, while the Cowboys are on the outside of making it, but there's still a chance for them.

The Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 40-17 in their last game. The Cowboys also won their last game 30-14 against the Carolina Panthers. The game could be close, but the Buccaneers have a higher chance of taking the win.

When is Buccaneers vs. Cowboys?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys takes place at 8:20 p.m. ET on Dec. 22. The two teams will face off at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

The game will air on NBC and Peacock, where Mike Tirico is expected to do the play-by-play. Cris Collinsworth will join him in the booth, and Melissa Stark will be the sideline reporter.

How to stream Buccaneers vs. Cowboys

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys:

Most live sport: YouTube TV

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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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.

No ads: Peacock TV

There are two tiers to NBC’s Peacock streaming service. The Premium plan is $7.99 per month, and the Premium Plus at $13.99 per month.

The advantage of the Premium Plus plan is no ads, but that doesn’t apply to live sporting events. Also, the Premium Plus plan provides 24/7 access to your local NBC channel. Peacock also offers a full year for the price of 10 months if the full year is paid upfront. Those rates are $79.99 for the Premium plan and $139.99 for the Premium Plus plan. 

College students can get Peacock’s premium plan for $1.99 per month. Students can get more information at PeacockTV.com/students.

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 Buccaneers vs. Cowboys 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 Buccaneers vs. Cowboys from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Buccaneers vs. Cowboys from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 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.

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I am a freelance reporter from New Hampshire. My work has been published in the Boston Globe, Yahoo! Inc., iFIT Health and Fitness, Mt Washington Valley Vibe, USA Today, RVLock, and more. In my free time, you’ll find me climbing mountains, lifting weights, and doing yoga. My passion for outdoor recreation and movement inspired me to start my own health and adventure blog, Limitless With Lily.


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