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patriots vs chargers where to watch

The Patriots vs. Chargers Wild Card game is being shown nationally on NBC with streaming on Peacock, plus it’s available on several live TV streaming platforms and local/international carriers depending on your region.

Game basics

  • Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers (AFC Wild Card Round).
  • Date & time (US): Sunday, January 11, 2026, kickoff around 8:15–8:20 p.m. ET from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
  • Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Where to watch in the US

  • TV channel: NBC is carrying the game nationwide as the Sunday Night Football playoff broadcast.
  • Primary streaming: Peacock is the official streaming platform for the NBC telecast of Patriots vs. Chargers.
  • Live TV streamers (if they include NBC in your area):
    • YouTube TV
    • Hulu + Live TV
    • Fubo
    • DirecTV Stream
      These services typically carry local NBC affiliates, so the game will appear on your local NBC channel within the app if it is part of your market lineup.

Where to watch outside the US

If you’re outside the US, the exact channel depends on your country, but there are a few key options that are already advertising this matchup.

Germany / Austria / Switzerland (MEZ)

  • Kickoff local time: Monday, 12 January 2026, at 2:00 a.m. (MEZ).
  • TV / streaming:
    • DAZN is listing New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers as part of its NFL Playoffs Wild Card coverage.
* RTL is also carrying the game in German-speaking markets as part of its NFL free-TV and pay-TV package.

Other international options (general guidance)

  • Many regions carry NFL playoff rights via:
    • NFL Game Pass / NFL+ International
    • Local sports networks that hold NFL rights (e.g., Sky, TSN, etc. depending on country)
  • Checking your local NFL broadcast partner’s Wild Card schedule for “Patriots vs. Chargers” on January 11–12, 2026 is the most reliable way to confirm.

Audio / radio options

  • Major US radio and streaming audio platforms (Westwood One, local team radio networks, and the league’s own audio offerings) usually carry all playoff games, and listings specifically note a Patriots vs. Chargers broadcast for this Wild Card slot.

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