As the NFL playoffs continue, the competition only gets tougher. This week, the Lions and Commanders will battle it out for a bid to the NFC Championship.
To get to the divisional round, Washington (12-5) defeated the Buccaneers in nail-biting fashion Sunday, 23-20. In a back-and-forth contest, quarterback Jayden Daniels was able to engineer a game-winning drive that ended in a field goal as time expired.
As the lowest remaining seed in the NFC, the Commanders are now slated to face the No. 1 seed — Detroit.
With the top seed, the Lions benefitted from a bye week as Wild-Card madness unfolded over the weekend. Goff, St. Brown, Gibbs & Co. should be rested heading into the pivotal playoff matchup against Washington.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about Lions-Commanders, including kickoff time and streaming options for the game.
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Lions-Commanders kickoff time today
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Lions vs. Commanders will kick off from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 18.
What channel is Lions vs. Commanders on today?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
The divisional round game between Detroit and Washington will broadcast nationally on Fox with Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst) and Erin Andrews (sideline reporter) calling the action.
Those hoping to live-stream the game can do so on Fubo.
Those in Canada who are interested in following the action can do so on DAZN.
Lions vs. Commanders radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 228, 229
Tune into Lions vs. Commanders live on SiriusXM on either channel 228 (Lions’ broadcast) or 229 (Commanders’ broadcast).
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NFL playoff schedule 2025
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 11
| Scores |
| Texans 32, Chargers 12 |
| Ravens 28, Steelers 14 |
Sunday, Jan. 12
| Scores |
| Bills 31, Broncos 7 |
| Eagles 22, Packers 10 |
| Commanders 23, Buccaneers 20 |
Monday, Jan. 13
* – at Glendale, Ariz.
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Chiefs vs. Texans | 4:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN | Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Lions vs. Commanders | 8 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 19
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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