After an unpredictable Week 18, the NFL’s Wild Card round is set as six games are scheduled to take place in the opening round of the postseason. The action begins on Saturday, January 10, when the Carolina Panthers, who made the playoffs thanks to an assist from the Atlanta Falcons, host the Los Angeles Rams, and long-time NFC South rivals collide when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers.
Cancel your plans for Sunday (January 11) because the NFL is delivering a tripleheader. The fun starts at 1:00 p.m. ET when the Buffalo Bills travel to Jacksonville to battle the Jaguars, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles/San Francisco 49ers matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET. The night concludes with the New England Patriots/Los Angeles Chargers game at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
The NFL is also airing a Monday Night Football playoff game on January 12, but what about tonight? Is the NFL on ABC or ESPN tonight? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Monday Night Football On Tonight (January 5)?
Nope. The 2025-26 NFL regular season is over. But there’s still one more MNF game left to enjoy!
When Does Monday Night Football Return?
Next week! The first round of the NFL playoffs concludes on Monday, January 12 when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.
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NFL Wild Card Playoff Schedule:
Saturday, January 10:
Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers: 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears: 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video
Sunday, January 11:
Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles: 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots: 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
Monday, January 12:
Houston Texans @ Pittsburgh Steelers: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
