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where to watch new england patriots vs chargers

The New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers Wild Card game is being shown on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock and other live TV services that carry NBC in your area.

Game basics

  • Date & time (US): Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in prime time, with kickoff around 8:15–8:20 p.m. ET from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
  • Primary channel: NBC is the main TV broadcaster in the United States.
  • Core streaming option: Peacock is carrying a live stream of the full NBC broadcast.

Where to watch in the US

You have a few main ways to watch if you are in the United States.

  • Cable / satellite TV
    • Tune to your local NBC affiliate at game time.
    • Audio-only options are also available via SiriusXM NFL channels listed in the Patriots’ official game info.
  • Streaming with subscription TV
    • Live TV services that include NBC in your market (for example, some bundles mentioned include YouTube TV, DirecTV stream and similar NBC-carrying services).
* Check your ZIP code inside the app to confirm NBC is included.
  • Peacock (direct)
    • Peacock will stream the game live alongside the NBC broadcast, with coverage starting earlier in the evening.
* Requires a Peacock subscription and a supported device or smart TV app.
  • Mobile-focused options
    • NFL+ offers mobile and tablet viewing of local and national prime-time games, which applies to this matchup, though full big-screen support depends on your specific subscription and device.

International and alternative options

Viewers outside the U.S. often have country-specific broadcasters or platforms.

  • Germany (example)
    • A German listing notes the Patriots–Chargers game from Gillette Stadium in the overnight slot, with coverage on both pay-TV and free-TV channels in that market.
  • New Zealand (example)
    • A streaming guide highlights that Chargers vs. Patriots is available to watch online via TVNZ+, though that platform is geo-restricted to New Zealand and typically accessed with a local connection.

For any region, the safest approach is to search your local broadcaster’s NFL page or TV guide for “Patriots vs Chargers” on Jan. 11, 2026, and confirm whether it is on a free-to-air channel, cable sports network, or a specific streaming app.

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