The NFL Divisional Playoff round is finally here, setting up a weekend full of wild football. After a pretty electric Wild Card Weekend, the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos jump back into the mix. There’s nothing on the schedule for today—Friday, January 16, 2026—but that just means fans get a little extra time to get hyped for what’s coming.
Let’s take a look at what’s ahead. Here’s a rundown of the NFL Divisional Playoff games, including matchups, schedules, and all the ways you can watch or stream the action.
Upcoming NFL Divisional Playoff Games
Everything kicks off on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Four games, all with plenty at stake. There are a bunch of ways to tune in, whether you’re a cable diehard or a streamer who never looks back.
Here’s how the weekend shapes up:
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Bills vs. Broncos
First up, the Buffalo Bills head to Denver to take on the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Broncos, sitting as the AFC’s No. 1 seed, get to defend their home field. You can catch this one on CBS, or stream it live (and free, if you’re clever) on Paramount+ or Fubo.
49ers vs. Seahawks
Later that night, the San Francisco 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET. Seattle, as the NFC’s top seed, gets the prime time spotlight. FOX is airing it, and you can also stream on Fubo or basically anywhere that carries FOX.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Texans vs. Patriots
Sunday starts with the Houston Texans taking on the New England Patriots at 3 p.m. ET. This one’s on ESPN and ABC. If you’re streaming, check out NFL+, DirecTV, or Fubo (they’ve still got that free trial, for now).
Rams vs. Bears
The last game of the weekend: Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears at 6:30 p.m. ET. NBC’s got it on TV, but you can also stream via Peacock or, again, Fubo.
How to Watch and Stream the Games
There’s no shortage of ways to catch these playoff games. Here are the main options, whether you’re old-school or living that streaming life:
- CBS: On cable and satellite. Stream on Paramount+.
- FOX: On cable and satellite. Stream on Fubo or any FOX-carrying service.
- ESPN/ABC: On cable and satellite. Stream on NFL+, DirecTV, or Fubo.
- NBC: On cable and satellite. Stream on Peacock or Fubo.
Streaming Services Offering NFL Games
If you’re streaming, there’s a whole menu of platforms to choose from. Here’s where you can find the NFL Divisional Playoff games:
- Fubo: Free trial, covers CBS, FOX, ESPN, and NBC.
- Paramount+: Streams CBS games.
- Sling: Packages with FOX, ESPN, and NBC.
- NFL+: Streams games on ESPN and ABC.
- DirecTV: All the big networks in one place.
- YouTube TV: Includes CBS, FOX, ESPN, and NBC.
- Hulu + Live TV: Streams CBS, FOX, ESPN, and NBC games live.
College Football National Championship
No college football games today, but the College Football National Championship is just around the corner. On Monday, January 19, 2026, the Miami Hurricanes will face the Indiana Hoosiers at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game happens at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. ESPN is broadcasting, and you can also stream on ESPN, ESPN+, or even Fubo for free if you time it right.
Catch Up on NFL Action
Need to catch up on the 2025-2026 NFL season before the weekend? You can check out highlights and replays on Fubo. They’re still running a free trial, so it’s a good chance to get up to speed without paying up front.
Conclusion
The NFL Divisional Playoff round is shaping up to be a wild weekend. Four matchups are on deck, and honestly, it’s hard not to get a little hyped.
No games are happening today—Friday, January 16, 2026—but the wait’s almost over. The action really gets started on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Catch the games on CBS, FOX, ESPN, or NBC. If you’re more of a streamer, check out Paramount+, Fubo, or Peacock.
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