The NFL playoffs begin with a high-octane doubleheader on Saturday, kickstarting the three-day wild-card weekend.
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First, Jim Harbaugh and the upstart Chargers (11-6) storm into Houston to battle the Texans (10-7). Houston captured the AFC South for a second consecutive season, while Los Angeles eyes its first playoff victory since 2018.
In the nightcap, bitter AFC North rivals go head-to-head in Baltimore, with the Ravens (12-5) hosting the Steelers (10-7). It’s just the fifth time that the two foes have met in the playoffs, with Pittsburgh winning three of the previous four matchups.
The Sporting News has a primer with everything that you need to know about Saturday’s wild-card action, including start times for both games.
What time are the NFL games today?
Saturday, Jan. 11
- Texans vs. Chargers: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Ravens vs. Steelers: 8 p.m. ET
The NFL’s wild-card weekend begins at 4:30 p.m. ET, with the Texans hosting the Chargers. A second AFC playoff matchup follows, with Ravens vs. Steelers beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch NFL games today: TV channel, live stream
Texans vs. Chargers will air live on CBS, with Ian Eagle (play-by-play) in the booth alongside Charles Davis (analyst).
Viewers can stream the game live with Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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Ravens vs. Steelers can be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (reporter) on the call.
Fans in Canada can stream the action on DAZN, which offers NFL Game Pass.
NFL playoffs radio station
Listen to both games of Saturday’s wild-card weekend doubleheader live on SiriusXM.
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See the table below for specific channels for each game.
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
|---|---|---|
| Texans vs. Chargers | 4:30 p.m. | 88 (national), 225 (Texans), 226 (Chargers) |
| Ravens vs. Steelers | 8 p.m. | 88 (national), 227 (Ravens), 226 (Steelers) |
NFL playoff schedule 2025
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Texans 32, Chargers 12 | — | — | — |
| Ravens vs. Steelers | 8 p.m. | — | Amazon Prime Video |
Sunday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Bills vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Eagles vs. Packers | 4:30 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
| Buccaneers vs. Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Rams vs. Vikings* | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC | Fubo, ESPN+ |
* – at Glendale, Arizona
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:15 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 19
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| NFC championship game | 3 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
| AFC championship game | 6:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
Super Bowl 59
Sunday, Feb. 9
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
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