How to watch Chicago PD season 13 online from anywhere

Season 13 of Chicago P.D. will return at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. When Season 12 ended, it left fans pleading for more. Fortunately, Season 13 of the show promises to deliver with plenty of twists and turns from many of the familiar faces from the last season. Want to know how to watch the Season 13 premiere? We’ll explain how to stream from anywhere with a VPN.

It’s worth mentioning that we’ll only be recommending official sources for watching Chicago P.D. This show is hugely popular, so unauthorized sources will likely be available. However, these generally offer an inferior experience, with low-resolution video and unreliable streams. Luckily, you can watch the new series of Chicago P.D. legally via NBC and stream episodes the next day on Peacock, so there’s no need to resort to shady unofficial sources.

Chicago P.D. will only be broadcast on geo-restricted streaming services. As such, you’ll need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to watch it on your usual home services if you’re traveling outside the US.

How to stream Chicago PD season 13 (outside the US) using a VPN

New to VPNs and not sure how to get started streaming Chicago PD? It’s much less difficult than you might think.

Here’s how to watch Chicago PD season 13 online, from anywhere:

1. Start by signing up for a reputable VPN service. We recommend NordVPN, but Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both great choices too.
2. Download and install the app on any device you want to stream. Usually, you’ll be allowed five simultaneous connections, but this varies from one provider to another.
3. Log in and connect to a server in your preferred location. For example, you’ll have to use an American server to gain a US IP address and access services restricted to US viewers.
4. Visit your chosen streaming platform and try watching a video. If all has gone to plan, it should begin immediately. Failing this, we recommend clearing your cookies, trying a different server, or contacting your VPN’s support team for more advice.

Chicago PD will be broadcast live, so it’s a good idea to spend some time making sure your VPN works as expected ahead of the premiere. This way, you’ll have plenty of time to get help with any technical issues and won’t miss the start of the new season.

How to stream Chicago PD for free on US TV

There are a couple of ways to watch Chicago PD season 13 online. Your first (and likely best) option is NBC: if you have a cable subscription or an account with a supported streaming service (Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV), you’ll be able to watch new episodes live.

Alternatively, you can just wait until the following day since Peacock allows you to stream all seasons, plus free new episodes on-demand.

The streaming platforms above are all region-locked. If you’re outside of the US now, you’ll need a VPN to use them. NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can try it out completely risk-free and simply claim a refund if it fails to impress.

Where else can I watch Chicago PD?

This show has fans excited worldwide, so it’s no surprise that the latest season is broadcast internationally. Here’s how to stream Chicago PD wherever you are:

UK

Chicago P.D. Season 13 will air in the UK on Sky Witness, expected to premiere with a simulcast release alongside NBC on October 1, 2025. This continues the trend set with Season 12, which arrived in the UK at the same time as the US broadcast.

Several past seasons are also available on Sky and NOW Entertainment, making these the best ways to catch up ahead of the new season. If you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to connect to a British VPN server to stream via Sky or NowTV.

For those who want US access, Chicago P.D. Season 13 will stream on Peacock the day after airing on NBC. To watch Peacock from the UK, you’ll need a US IP address.

Remember Sky Witness and Now TV are geo-restricted. If you’re traveling outside the UK, you’ll have to connect to a British VPN server.

Australia

Australian fans can stream Chicago P.D. on Binge and Foxtel Now, which currently carry the last few seasons. Subscription prices start from around AU$10 per month on Binge. Older seasons are also offered on Amazon Prime Video Australia, though the catalog varies. A few older episodes may still be available for free on 9Now as well.

Season 13 will premiere first in the US on October 1, 2025, so it won’t arrive in Australia straight away. Based on previous release patterns, new seasons usually reach Binge and Foxtel a few months later. Until then, the only way to watch brand-new episodes will be on NBC or Peacock from the US. You can access these by connecting to a US VPN server.

Remember, Amazon Prime Video and Binge libraries change depending on your location. If you’re outside Australia and want to keep up with what’s available there, you’ll need to connect to an Australian server with a VPN.

Canada

CityTV has confirmed that Chicago P.D. Season 13 will premiere in Canada on October 1, 2025. That means there’s no waiting around this time. Like previous seasons, new episodes will air on CityTV at 10 PM ET, and be made available via Citytv+ soon after broadcast.

CityTV already has many past seasons in its catalog: Seasons 6-12 are viewable via the CityTV app or via subscription streaming. Amazon Prime Video and ICI Tou.tv should also have a few older seasons available.

Please note that Canadian streaming platforms are geo-restricted, so if you’re outside Canada and want to keep up with the Canadian streams, you’ll need to connect using a Canadian VPN server.

What should we expect from Chicago PD Season 13?

Chicago P.D. Season 13 will pick up roughly a month after the dramatic events of the Season 12 finale. Voight faces mounting pressure as Deputy Chief Charlie Reid keeps the Intelligence Unit disbanded, leaving him to deal with the fallout and find a way to bring his team back together.

Burgess and Ruzek’s new marriage promises both tender moments and professional challenges, as the couple learns what it means to balance family life with the dangers of police work.

The new season will also introduce some fresh faces, including Officer Naomi Kerr, played by Arienne Mandi. As a former soldier and military contractor, Kerr brings a unique skill set to the unit and could reshape team dynamics in unexpected ways.

As always, Chicago P.D. remains a gritty look at the city’s elite Intelligence Unit, tackling organized crime, drug trafficking, and high-profile cases – but this year, the emotional fallout within the team is just as much in focus as the crimes they will deal with.

Who has been cast for Chicago PD season 13?

Most of the main cast from Season 12 are back for Season 13, with a couple of new additions. Confirmed returning cast members include:

• Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight
• Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek
• Marina Squerciati as Detective Kim Burgess
• LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater
• Amy Morton as Sergeant Trudy Platt
• Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Officer Dante Torres

Season 13 will also introduce Arienne Mandi as Officer Eva Imani, a former soldier and military contractor who brings fresh energy to the Intelligence Unit. Meanwhile, Toya Turner, who played Kiana Cook, will not be returning.

Is season 13 of Chicago PD the last?

As of now, there’s no indication that Chicago P.D. Season 13 will be the final season. NBC has confirmed that the show is renewed for the 2025-2026 season, so fans won’t have to say goodbye just yet. While many long-running series eventually wind down, Chicago P.D. continues to draw strong viewership and remains central to NBC’s “One Chicago” lineup.

So, unless the network announces otherwise, expect more seasons beyond 13. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates or decisions, especially regarding renewals or a series ending.