The NFL playoffs are down to the final four teams, and the conference championship games are set to take place today. This guide provides everything you need to know to watch the games, including TV channels, live stream options, and game times. Both the AFC and NFC Championship games promise exciting matchups with high stakes as teams battle for a spot in Super Bowl 59.
The NFC Championship game features a classic NFC East rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. The Eagles will host the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Commanders will be looking to make history with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, hoping to become the first rookie starting quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl.
The AFC Championship game showcases a familiar matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. This marks the fourth postseason meeting between these two teams in the last five years. Josh Allen and the Bills will attempt to finally overcome Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs, a feat they have yet to accomplish. This game is anticipated to be a close contest and is considered by many to be a coin flip.
Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills in action during a playoff game.
NFC Championship Game Details:
- Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox
- Live Stream: Fox Sports App, Fubo (with free trial)
AFC Championship Game Details:
- Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+, Fubo (with free trial)
Both Fox and CBS will be broadcasting the games, with Fox airing the NFC Championship and CBS broadcasting the AFC Championship. Cord-cutters have several options for live streaming, including Fubo, which offers a free trial and provides access to all NFL playoff games. Additionally, viewers can stream the games via the respective network’s streaming services: the Fox Sports app for the NFC game and Paramount+ for the AFC game.
To summarize the schedule for today’s NFL games: The NFC Championship kicks off at 3:00 PM ET, followed by the AFC Championship at 6:30 PM ET. The earlier game allows fans on the East Coast to enjoy both games without a late night, while West Coast fans will have a more traditional afternoon/evening viewing experience.
Looking for NFL playoff brackets and schedules? You can find updated brackets for both the AFC and NFC, along with the complete schedule for the remaining playoff games and Super Bowl 59, readily available online through various sports news outlets. Enjoy the games and the culmination of the NFL season!
