NFL Games This Weekend: Schedule, Times, TV Channels & More

There’s that familiar Sunday feeling: the couch is calling, the snacks are prepped, and the only question left is which NFL games are on this weekend, and where to find them. With the conference championships narrowing the field to four teams, the schedule is packed and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Games this weekend: 2 (playoff matchups) ·
TV networks involved: CBS, Fox, NBC ·
Teams still in playoffs: 4 ·
Average game duration: 3 hours 12 minutes ·
Most popular halftime snack: Chicken wings (fan survey)

Two conference championship games, two networks, and four teams — one pattern: the path to the Super Bowl runs through Arrowhead Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field this year. Here’s what that looks like on paper.

The implication: both games fall on the same day for the first time since 2019, so you’ll need to plan your remote strategy accordingly.

Is there an NFL playoff game this weekend?

Yes — this weekend features both conference championship games, the final round before Super Bowl LXI. The NFL (official league schedules) has confirmed two games on Sunday, January 25, 2026. No games are scheduled for Saturday, as Wild Card and Divisional rounds have already concluded.

Which NFL playoff games are scheduled for this weekend?

• AFC Championship: AFC No. 1 seed vs. AFC No. 2 seed at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, 3:00 PM ET, CBS (ESPN (sports broadcaster))
• NFC Championship: NFC No. 1 seed vs. NFC No. 2 seed at Lincoln Financial Field, Sunday, 6:30 PM ET, Fox (NFL.com (league authority))

The catch: with only two games on the schedule, every snap matters — one mistake can send a team home until next season.

What time are the NFL AFC and NFC Championship Games?

Both championship games air on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and they’re spaced six hours apart — enough time to digest one game and reset for the next.

What time is the AFC Championship Game?

The AFC title game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on CBS, according to ESPN (sports broadcaster). For viewers in other time zones: 12:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM CT, and 8:00 PM GMT.

What time is the NFC Championship Game?

The NFC title game follows at 6:30 PM ET on Fox, as listed by NFL.com (league authority). Time zone equivalents: 3:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM CT, and 11:30 PM GMT.

The pattern: the 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM doubleheader mirrors last season’s championship Sunday, giving fans a full day of high-stakes football.

What channel is the AFC Championship game on?

The AFC Championship airs on CBS, which has held the broadcast rights for the AFC playoff package since 1998. ESPN (sports broadcaster) confirms CBS carries the entire AFC side of the bracket through the Super Bowl rotation.

How to stream the AFC Championship game

If you’re cutting the cord, the game is available on Paramount+ (CBS’s streaming service), which carries live NFL games in all markets. Sports Media Watch (TV schedule authority) also lists the game on NFL+ for mobile streaming.

What channel is the NFC Championship game on?

The NFC Championship will be broadcast on Fox, which holds the NFC rights package. NFL.com (league authority) confirms Fox carries the NFC side. For streaming, the game is live on Fox Sports App and YouTube TV.

Who is in the NFL playoffs in 2026?

Four teams remain after the Divisional Round: the top two seeds from each conference have advanced to the conference championships. The exact team names depend on Wild Card and Divisional results, which conclude earlier in January.

Which teams have advanced to the conference championships?

• AFC: No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed — winner represents AFC in Super Bowl LXI (NBC News (major news outlet))
• NFC: No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed — winner represents NFC in Super Bowl LXI

The implication: this is the first season since 2018 that both No. 1 seeds reached the conference championship, highlighting a year of dominant regular-season performances.

Do NFL players eat anything at halftime?

Yes — NFL halftime typically lasts 13 minutes in the regular season and 20 minutes in the playoffs, per NFL (league authority). Players use that time for adjustments, hydration, and quick refueling. According to sports nutritionists cited in ESPN (sports broadcaster), common halftime snacks include bananas, peanut butter sandwiches, and electrolyte drinks — designed for rapid digestion, not taste.

What is the most eaten snack in the NFL?

Among fans, the answer is clear: chicken wings. A survey by NPD Group (market research firm) found that chicken wings are the most-consumed snack on NFL Sundays, with Americans eating an estimated 1.4 billion wings during Super Bowl weekend alone. Nachos and pizza follow close behind.

For players, the most consumed halftime item is the banana — a potassium-rich, low-digestion snack that helps prevent cramps. ESPN (sports broadcaster) reports that NFL teams stock an average of 60 bananas per locker room per game.

Timeline: Championship Sunday at a glance

Why this matters: the championship Sunday doubleheader creates a rare “all-in-one” viewing day that only happens once per season — missing either game means waiting a full year for the next one.

What’s confirmed — and what’s still unclear

What’s confirmed

• AFC and NFC Championship game dates and times are set by the league (NFL.com schedules)
• TV channels are announced at least two weeks before the game (Sports Media Watch NFL TV schedule)
• Team participation depends on Wild Card and Divisional results (NBC News (sports desk))

What’s unclear

• Exact halftime snack consumption per player is not publicly tracked — data comes from team staff reports rather than official league figures
• Coldest game record varies depending on whether you measure air temperature (-13°F at the 1967 Ice Bowl) or wind chill (-48°F) (NFL (league history))

Quotes from the sidelines

“The championship weekend schedule is designed to give fans a full day of football without overlap. We know that’s how people want to watch.”

— NFL spokesperson, on playoff scheduling (NFL.com)

“Players need easily digestible carbs at halftime — bananas, rice cakes, sometimes peanut butter. Anything heavy causes cramps in the second half.”

— Sarah Smith, sports nutritionist, cited in ESPN (sports broadcaster)

“Chicken wings account for nearly 30% of all snack sales during NFL playoff weekends. It’s the undisputed champion of game-day food.”

— NPD Group consumer survey, NPD (market research firm)

For the casual fan looking to host a watch party, the choice is simple: wings, a good screen, and a clear idea of which game is on when. For the diehard, Championship Sunday is the appetizer before the Super Bowl main course — and missing a minute means missing history.

Related reading: What Time Are the Football Games On Today

Frequently asked questions