The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams got all they could handle from their opposition in the 2026 wild-card round. They're still dancing, though, standing just two games away from the Super Bowl.
Neither Chicago nor Los Angeles was faultless in their postseason openers. The Bears fell 18 points behind, set back by a glittering first-half showcase from the Packers and their ace, Jordan Love. Meanwhile, Los Angeles toiled after Matthew Stafford appeared to injure his hand against the Panthers.
But they found their form when it mattered the most. Caleb Williams anchored Chicago's turnaround, firing off a handful of precise tosses to power the Bears to victory. Stafford, too, came to life in the game's fourth quarter, finding Cody Parkinson with a strike with two minutes left to deliver a momentous win to Sean McVay's side.
The Rams' reward is a road test with the Bears on Sunday night. It should prove a challenging fixture. Soldier Field rarely disappoints this time of year. With a spot in the NFC Championship on the line, that shouldn't change this week.
With that, here's a look at television and streaming information for Chicago and Los Angeles' divisional round duel.
Where to watch Bears vs. Rams live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: 7Mate, ESPN
- Live stream: NFL Game Pass via DAZN
NFL fans residing in Australia can watch Bears vs. Rams on 7Mate and ESPN. Every playoff game is available to stream live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN. See the full fixture list below.
Gridiron fans will be able to stream every game with NFL Game Pass International, including preseason games, the regular season, and the Super Bowl, plus NFL RedZone, NFL Network, NFL Originals, and more.
What time is Bears vs. Rams kickoff today?
- Date: Monday, 19 January
- Time: 10:30 a.m. AEST
The NFL playoff game between the Bears and Rams will kick off at 10:30 a.m. AEST from Soldier Field in Chicago.
NFL playoff fixtures, results 2026
Wild-card round
Sunday 11 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | — | — |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | — | — |
Monday 12 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | — | — |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | — | — |
Tuesday 13 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | — | — |
Divisional round
Sunday 18 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Bills | 8:30 a.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 12 p.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
Monday 19 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Texans | 7 a.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
| Bears vs. Rams | 10:30 a.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
Conference championships
Monday 26 January
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Championship | 7 a.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
| NFC Championship | 10:30 a.m. | 7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |
Super Bowl 60
Monday 9 February
| Matchup | Time (AEST) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC winner vs. NFC winner | 10:30 a.m. | Seven, ESPN, NFL Game Pass |