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Hallmark will be hoping for a winning combination of football and festive romance with the release of its latest holiday season TV movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.
While we’re assured the movie has nothing to do with the real-life romance between pop megastar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, it puts the Chiefs at the center of a dramatic love story, with Travis’ brother Jason and mom Donna both set to make cameo appearances.
The movie tells the story of die-hard Chiefs fan Alana (Hunter King) who’s out to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” title and inadvertently sparks a romance with Derrick (Tyler Hynes), the Chief’s director of fan engagement. As the pair navigate the competition and personal connection, a missing heirloom threatens to derail their holiday cheer.
Boasting further cameos from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid as well as several current players, could this mixture of sport and schmaltz be the ideal way to get into the Christmas spirit?
Read on to find out how to watch Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story without cable.
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When is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story released?
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story premieres on the Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 30.
If you want to watch the Hallmark Channel but don’t have a cable or satellite TV provider, your best bet is streaming. While you may already be watching Hallmark Movies & More content through a free, ad-supported television platform such as Pluto TV, the Hallmark Channel is where to stream the Chiefs-themed movie.
Watch on Peacock
Peacock will have the movie available to stream on Dec. 1. Yes, it’s one day later, but you can stream it multiple times. The app features a Hallmark hub that offers some new movie and TV series releases live as they air on the Hallmark Channel, or you can stream them on demand for up to three days. We’ll note that ads play when you’re viewing content in the live channels section of the app, regardless of subscription type.
You’ll need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch Hallmark. It costs $8 a month for the ad-based version, or $14 a month for Peacock Premium Plus, which removes most commercials and gives you the option to download select content to watch offline. Note there are some ads on the Premium Plus subscription due to content licensing agreements.
College students may be eligible for a discount on 12 months of Peacock Premium. You can also save by paying for a year upfront instead of 12 individual months. People with Instacart or Xfinity Internet may qualify for free Premium.
Watch the Hallmark Channel on a live TV streaming service
Several live TV streaming platforms carry the network in their channel lineups, but we advise you to choose one that’s best for your budget and content preferences. Philo is a budget-friendly option, and it offers a free trial period. To learn more about live TV streaming offerings, read our channel comparison and this matchup between YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV.
For $28 a month, Philo is the cheapest live TV subscription service out there. It offers over 70 live channels including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Watch new titles as they air live with the option to stream content on demand or save your favorites using the DVR. Read our Philo review to learn more.
Frndly TV offers annual or monthly subscription plans and if you opt for a monthly version, prices start at $8 for one screen. The service grants access to more than 50 channels, including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family and Hallmark Mystery. A seven-day free trial is available for new customers.
The live TV streaming service offers the Hallmark Channel, and you can watch content live or on-demand. The platform costs $73 a month, and you can type in your ZIP code to see which local networks are available in your area in addition to the regular lineup. Read our YouTube TV review.
Watch Hallmark Channel from anywhere using a VPN
Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Peacock to watch the Hallmark Channel while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to Hallmark content from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.
A VPN is the best way to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN.
If you’re looking for a secure and dependable VPN, our Editors’ Choice is ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works on multiple devices, and provides stable streams. It’s normally $13 a month, but you can get 16 months for $6.25 a month by opting for ExpressVPN’s annual plan that includes three months free.
ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our review of ExpressVPN.
Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation and choose a country where the Hallmark Channel is streaming on Peacock (i.e. the US). Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream content on more than one device, it’s possible that you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you are signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Peacock to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and you’ve picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services restrict VPN access.
