How to watch NFL football: Wildcard playoffs
FILE-Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws during the second half against Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
The road to Super Bowl LIX begins with the NFL Wildcard playoff round as teams competing this weekend attempt to advance to the next round where they will face the top seeds in the NFC and AFC.
Both the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions are the No.1 seeds in their respective conferences, earning a bye week, and they won’t play until the divisional round of the postseason.
Here’s a look at the NFL Wildcard playoff schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX.
NFL Wildcard game schedule & networks
Saturday, Jan. 11
- L.A. Chargers at Houston Texans: 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+, Nickelodeon)
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens: 8 p.m. ET (Amazon)
Sunday, Jan. 12
- Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills: 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
- Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles: 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX, FOX Deportes)
- Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Monday, Jan. 13
- Minnesota Vikings at L.A. Rams: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC, ESPN 2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes)
How to watch the NFL on FOX
You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, Hulu, Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, and others.
Games on FOX can also be streamed on FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports App, though you may have to provide your cable company or streaming subscription details.
Before all the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchup and talk to key players and coaches.