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How to Watch NFL Playoffs: Dates, Times, and Networks for Every 2026 NFL Post-season Game

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Are you ready for some football? The NFL Playoffs kick off Saturday, January 10, and you won’t want to miss a single minute of play.  Tune in throughout January to catch all the action. Whether you’re tuning in via your cable provider, streaming apps, or combination of the two, here’s a look at where to watch every NFL Playoff game: 

How to watch NFL Playoffs on cable and streaming 

Wild Card Round 

Saturday, January 10 

  • Rams v. Panthers @ 4:30PM ET on FOX 
  • Packers v. Bears @ 8:00PM ET on Prime Video 

Sunday, January 11 

  • Bills v. Jaguars @ 1:00PM ET on CBS 
  • 49ers v. Eagles @ 4:30PM ET on FOX 
  • Chargers v. Patriots @ 8:15PM ET on NBC 

Monday, January 12 

  • Texans v. Steelers @ 8:15PM ET on ESPN/ABC 

Divisional Round 

Saturday, January 17 

  • 4:30PM ET, network TBD 
  • 8:15PM ET, network TBD 

Sunday, January 18 

  • 3:00PM ET, network TBD 
  • 6:30PM ET, network TBD 

Conference Championships 

Sunday, January 25 

  • AFC Championship @ 3:00PM ET on CBS 
  • NFC Championship @ 6:30PM ET on FOX 

Super Bowl LX: What to know so far  

NBC will broadcast Super Bowl LX live from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. The broadcast will also stream live on Peacock and Telemundo. Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer alongside game analyst Cris Collinsworth and sideline reporter Melissa Stark. Super Bowl LX also promises to be a day of epic entertainment with Bad Bunny headlining a historic halftime show. Plus, all-day event coverage on NBC and Peacock will showcase star-studded performances from Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones.  

Best ways for Xfinity customers to stream 

Xfinity TV customers can stream live TV anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app. To watch using third-party streaming apps—including network-affiliated apps like Peacock or ESPN, or streaming services like Prime Video—watch on supported mobile devices or on your Xumo Streambox. You can also add apps to your X1 platform. Separate subscriptions or authentication of your Xfinity subscription may be required. 

What to watch on NFL Network and NFL+  

Subscribers to NFL+ can watch every playoff game live on supported mobile devices. NFL Network offers 24/7, 365 NFL coverage, with news, analysis, previews, and replays during the playoffs. You can stream the NFL Network with subscriptions to NFL+ or NFL+ Premium. X1 customers can get the NFL Network with the More Sports and Entertainment Package.  

 

Xfinity delivers the ultimate Fan View  

With Xfinity X1, football season is about more than just game day – it’s a season-long experience. Watch the biggest matchups in stunning 4k, keep track of live scores, stats, and odds right on your screen with the new Fanview sidebar, and use Multiview to follow multiple games at once. From opening kickoff in September through the big game in February, X1 puts every moment at your fingertips.  

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