Following an exciting regular season — highlighted by several races decided in the final weekend—the NFL playoffs have finally arrived.
The journey to Santa Clara, host of Super Bowl 60, officially starts this weekend.
Here's all you need to know about the Thursday Night Football schedule as the playoffs approach.
Is there a 'Thursday Night Football' game tonight?
There is no 'Thursday Night Football' game this week, as the 2026 NFL playoffs begin on Saturday, Jan. 10. The wild-card round will take place over three days, concluding on Monday, Jan. 12.
NFL playoff schedule 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Rams | 4:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Packers | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Eagles vs. 49ers | 4:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers vs. Texans | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 4:30 p.m. | TBD |
| TBD | 8:15 p.m. | TBD |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 3 p.m. | TBD |
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | TBD |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Championship | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo |
| NFC Championship | 6:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
How to watch the NFL playoffs
- TV channels: CBS | FOX | ABC | ESPN | NBC
- Live stream: Fubo | Paramount+ | Peacock | Amazon Prime Video
The NFL playoff games will air on many of the same networks that carry regular-season games.
CBS, Fox, and NBC will broadcast the most games, while ESPN and ABC will combine to broadcast the "Monday Night Football" wild-card game. NBC holds the rights to Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Viewers can stream the NFL playoffs live with Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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Streamers will be able to watch the games in a variety of ways. Prime Video will feature exclusive national coverage of a single wild-card game, while the ESPN app will carry the ESPN wild-card game, Paramount+ will have the CBS games, and Peacock will stream the NBC games.
NFL playoffs radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
You can listen to the NFL playoffs on SiriusXM.
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Sports on TV today
Even without 'Thursday Night Football,' there's still a marquee football game to watch on Thursday, with Ole Miss battling Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Here's a look at all of the top events to air on live television in the U.S. On Thursday night.
- NCAAF: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Miami (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NBA: Heat vs. Bulls (8 p.m. ET, NBA TV)
- NCAAM: No. 9 Michigan State vs. Northwestern (6:30 p.m. ET, BTN), No. 20 Illinois vs. Rutgers (8:30 p.m. ET, BTN), No. 7 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara (11:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)