The NFL Divisional Round schedule is officially set following the Houston Texans’ decisive Wild Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the playoff field narrowed, fans now know exactly when to watch, where to watch, and which networks will carry each game as the road to the Super Bowl continues.
Below is a complete Divisional Round schedule and how-to-watch guide for both the NFC and AFC.
How to Watch the NFL Divisional Round
All four Divisional Round games will air nationally across major U.S. networks:
- FOX – Available via cable, satellite, FOX Sports app, and live TV streaming services
- CBS – Watch on CBS, Paramount+, and live TV streaming platforms
- NBC – Airing on NBC with streaming on Peacock and NBC Sports apps
- ESPN / ABC – Available on ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, and ESPN+ (with TV provider)
Cord-cutters can stream games live using services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Sling TV (availability varies by network).
NFC Divisional Round Schedule & How to Watch
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
- Date: Saturday
- Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming: FOX Sports app, live TV streaming services
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears
- Date: Sunday
- Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, NBC Sports app, live TV streaming services
NFC Wild Card Results
- Rams 34, Carolina Panthers 31
- Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27
- 49ers 23, Philadelphia Eagles 19
AFC Divisional Round Schedule & How to Watch
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos
- Date: Saturday
- Kickoff Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+, CBS Sports app, live TV streaming services
Houston Texans at New England Patriots
- Date: Sunday
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN / ABC
- Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+, ABC app, live TV streaming services
AFC Wild Card Results
- Bills 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 24
- Patriots 16, Los Angeles Chargers 3
- Texans 30, Steelers 6
Why the Divisional Round Matters
The NFL Divisional Round is often considered the most competitive weekend of the playoffs. Top seeds return from bye weeks, Wild Card survivors bring momentum, and every game determines a trip to the AFC or NFC Championship Game. With prime-time slots and national broadcasts, this round consistently delivers some of the highest-rated games of the season.
Final Takeaway: Don’t Miss a Snap
With clear kickoff times, national TV coverage, and multiple streaming options, watching the NFL Divisional Round has never been easier. Whether you’re tuning in on FOX, CBS, NBC, or ESPN/ABC, this weekend is packed with must-watch matchups that will shape the rest of the postseason and the path to the Super Bowl.