‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’: Release date and how to watch without cable

Hallmark is hoping for a winning combination of football and festive romance with the release of its latest holiday TV movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

While we’re sure the film has nothing to do with the real-life romance between pop megastar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the film puts the Chiefs at the center of a dramatic love story, with Travis brother Jason. and mother Donna would both make cameo appearances.

The film tells the story of die-hard Chiefs fan Alana (Hunter King) who sets 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 connections, a missing heirloom threatens to derail their holiday cheer.

Could this mix of sports and schmaltz, with even more cameos from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and several current players, 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 coming out?

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story premieres on Hallmark Channel on 8:00 PM ET on November 30.

If you want to watch 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 like Pluto TV, the Hallmark Channel is where you can stream the Chiefs-themed movie.

Look at Peacock

Peacock will have the film available to stream on December 1. Yes, it’s a day later, but you can stream it multiple times. The app has a Signature hub which offers some new movies and TV series live as they air on the Hallmark Channel, or you can stream them on-demand for up to three days. We note that ads will play when you view content in the live channels section of the app, regardless of subscription type.

You need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch Hallmark. It costs $8 per month for the ad-based version, or $14 per month for Peacock Premium Plus, which removes most ads and gives you the option to download select content to watch offline. Please note that there are some ads on the Premium Plus plan due to content licensing agreements.

Students may qualify for a discount on 12 months Peacock Premium. You can also save by paying for a year in advance instead of 12 separate 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 have the network in their channel lineup, but we recommend choosing one that best suits your budget and content preferences. Philo is a budget-friendly option and offers a free trial. To learn more about the live TV streaming offering, read our channel comparison and this matchup between YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV.

At $28 per month, Philo is the cheapest live TV subscription service available. It offers more than 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 subscriptions, and if you opt for a monthly version, prices start at $8 for one screen. The service provides 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 per month and you can enter your zip code to see which local networks are available near you in addition to the regular lineup. Read our YouTube TV review.

Watch Hallmark Channel from anywhere using a VPN

Maybe you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Peacock to watch the Hallmark Channel while you’re away from home. A VPN allows you to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access Hallmark content from anywhere in the world. There are also other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.

A VPN is the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a good idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins while connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a little smoother with a reliable, high-quality VPN that has passed our testing 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 are using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we don’t recommend streaming or downloading content from illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you can also choose another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN.

If you’re looking for a secure and reliable VPN, our Editors’ Choice is ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works across multiple devices, and offers stable streams. It normally costs $13 per month, but you can get 16 months for $6.25 per month by opting for ExpressVPN’s annual plan including three months free.

ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our review of ExpressVPN.

Follow the VPN provider’s installation instructions and choose a country where the Hallmark Channel is streaming on Peacock (i.e. the US). For you open the streaming app, make sure you are connected to your VPN through your selected region. If you want to stream content on more than one device, you may need to configure each device to make sure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify that you are logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Peacock for streaming.

If you’re having trouble streaming, first make sure your VPN is active on the encrypted IP address. Double-check that you have followed the installation instructions correctly and that you have chosen the correct geographic area to view. If you are still experiencing connection issues, you may need to restart your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Please note that some streaming services restrict VPN access.