On Saturday night, the Chicago Bears have their biggest game for the franchise in a generation — a prime-time Saturday showdown at Soldier Field against their bitter-rival, the Green Bay Packers.
After a thrilling turnaround under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the (11-6) Bears clinched the NFC North title, finishing as the NFC's No. 2 seed. Chicago will host the No. 7 seed (9-7-1) Packers. Johnson's impact was immediate, leading the Bears to their first division title since 2018 and presiding over the ascension of quarterback Caleb Williams, who shattered the franchise's single-season passing record, finishing the year with 3,942 yards.
This game is the rubber match of a split regular-season series, where the Packers won 28-21 in Week 14 at Lambeau, and the Bears rallied for a thrilling 22-16 overtime victory in Week 16 at Soldier Field. It is only the third playoff meeting in the history of the NFL's oldest rivalry, with the most recent being the 2010 NFC Championship Game, won by Green Bay.
For the Bears, a win validates the success of the Ben Johnson era and secures home-field advantage through at least the Divisional Round. For the Packers, who are 1-1 against the Bears in the postseason, a victory would be a massive statement, allowing them to continue their quest for a Super Bowl title.
Here's how to listen to the playoff contest for the oldest rivalry in football.
Bears vs. Packers radio station
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channel 228 (home), 226 (away)
- Packers radio channel: 95.7 BIG F.M / WRIT-FM 95.7
- Bears radio channels: ESPN Chicago (1000 AM, 100.3 FM HD2), LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Spanish)
The highly-anticipated playoff matchup between the Bears and Packers can be heard nationwide on SiriusXM. Channel 88 will be the national broadcast, while team-specific broadcasts can be found on channels 228 (Bears) and 226 (Packers).
The game will air locally on ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM 1000 / 100.3 FM HD2) in the Chicago area. Play-by-play will be handled by the familiar team of Jeff Joniak (play-by-play) and Tom Thayer (analyst). Listeners in the Milwaukee area can tune into the network's co-flagship station, 95.7 BIG F.M. (WRIT-FM 95.7). Wayne Larrivee (play-by-play) and Larry McCarren (analyst) will call the action for Green Bay.
If you are a new subscriber to SiriusXM, you can often get your first month free. This gives you live access to every NFL game, along with college football, MLB, NBA, NHL, and the year-round news and analysis from SiriusXM NFL Radio.
What time is Packers vs. Bears today?
- Date: Sat, Jan. 10
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Bears and Packers will kick off the Saturday night Wild Card game at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on Saturday, Jan. 10.
The game will be broadcast nationally on Prime Video (Amazon).
NFL Wild Card Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio Coverage |
| Rams at Panthers | 4:30 p.m. | SiriusXM |
| Packers at Bears | 8:00 p.m. | SiriusXM |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio Coverage |
| Bills at Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. | SiriusXM |
| 49ers at Eagles | 4:30 p.m. | SiriusXM |
| Chargers at Patriots | 8:00 p.m. | SiriusXM |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio Coverage |
| Texans at Steelers | 8:00 p.m. | SiriusXM |
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