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We’re one step closer to the Super Bowl! The NFL Playoffs kicks off on Saturday (Jan. 13) with Super Wild Card Weekend.
Twelve teams from the AFC and NFC will face off in six games over three days, starting with a double header on Saturday, a triple header on Sunday and a Monday night game to close out Wild Card Weekend.
The 2024 NFL playoffs schedule launches with Wild Card Weekend followed by divisional rounds on Jan. 20 and Jan 21. The NFC and AFC championship games are scheduled for Jan. 28.
Keep reading for a breakdown of the Wild Card Weekend schedule, plus ways to watch and stream NFL games from anywhere.
Browns vs. Texans, Dolphins vs. Chiefs: How to Watch
To start the weekend, the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans will take the field on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.
Country singer Randall King will perform the national anthem ahead of the game, which will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston. The halftime show will feature Houston artists such as Bun B, Slim Thug, That Mexican OT, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Funkafangez, and DJ Domo.
The AFC Wild Card game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs will stream exclusively on Peacock at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Country singer Kameron Marlowe will perform the National Anthem.
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When it comes to watching the NFL playoffs, there are a bunch of great streaming options for football fans who don’t have access to local and cable channels or a digital antenna.
Sunday’s triple header, featuring six NFL teams, will broadcast across CBS, Fox and NBC.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The game will broadcast live on CBS and on Paramount+. The Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys game airs at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Fox and Fox Deportes.
Closing out Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions will play at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and Universo.
Wild Card Weekend will come to a close with Monday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game will air on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC and ESPN.
How can you watch cable channels without cable? DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and SlingTV are some of the platforms that offer live and local channels for less than $75 a month, plus you can watch games on multiple devices, including your TV, smartphone or computer. DirecTV and Fubo Pro customers get access 75+ channels, including hundreds of live sporting events.
Looking for a free trial? Get up to a week free when you join DirecTV Stream or Fubo. And if you’re streaming from outside the U.S., use ExpressVPN.
Other platforms, such as Paramount+ and Peacock, let subscribers watch live television — but you’re restricted to certain channels. If you’re subscribed to one of the two aforementioned platforms, you can stream select NFL games throughout the weekend.
Sling TV is another great choice, especially if you’re on a budget. Streaming plans start at just $20/month (reg. $40) month.
To stream NFL games all in one place, subscribe to NFL+. New subscribers can enjoy a free trial for the first week and then $6.99/month to watch live, local and primetime games including the playoffs and the Super Bowl. Upgrade to NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) for ad-free streaming, full replays and NFL Redzone.
See the NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule below.
NFL Wild Card Weekend Schedule
Browns vs. Texans – Saturday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo
Dolphins vs. Chiefs – Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Peacock
Steelers vs. Bills – Sunday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on CBS, Paramount+
Packers vs. Cowboys – Sunday, Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Fox, Fox Deportes
Rams vs. Lions – Sunday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and Universo
Eagles vs. Buccaneers – Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN