If wild-card weekend was any indication, the 2026 NFL playoffs is shaping up to be one of the most frantic postseasons in recent league history.
There were six games on the docket ahead of the wild-card slate. Four were settled by margins fewer than five points. There were sizzling individual displays by the likes of Puka Nacua, Josh Allen and Christian McCaffrey. There were also surprises —Khalil Shakir shined in the Bills' win over the Jaguars, while DeMarcus Robinson and Jauan Jennings dazzled for the Niners as they downed the Eagles.
All of that is to say, there was plenty to hold onto during wild-card weekend. With the Broncos and Seahawks set to join the party in the divisional, expect the action to grow that much more captivating. The Lombardi Trophy beckons in the not-so-distant future. For football's magnificent eight, that's a good thing.
With that, here's what you need to know about this weekend's slate of games — namely, where to watch them all.
NFL games on TV today: Full schedule for divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Bills | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Texans | 3 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Rams | 6:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
How to watch NFL games this weekend
- TV channels: CBS | Fox | NBC | ABC | ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock | Paramount+ | ESPN app
The divisional round games will be held on a variety of familiar platforms.
The action kicks off on Saturday afternoon, when the Bills take on the Broncos. The game will be held on CBS with a 4:30 p.m. Kickoff. It will be followed by Seahawks vs. 49ers, who will compete on FOX.
On Sunday, the action continues, with the Patriots dueling the Texans on ESPN and ABC. The final game of the round will see the Bears meet the Rams on NBC for a spot in the NFC Championship.
Cord-cutters can find all the action from this weekend on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
NBC's broadcast of Bears vs. Rams will also be available to watch on Peacock.
NFL playoff schedule 2026
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 |
NFL playoff scores, results 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | — | — |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | — | — |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | — | — |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | — | — |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | — | — |
NFL playoff bracket 2026
