The Patriots vs. Chargers Wild Card game is airing on NBC on Sunday night, with legal streaming through Peacock, live TV streaming services that carry NBC, the NFL’s own platforms, and a few region- or country-specific options.

Game basics

  • Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers, AFC Wild Card Round.
  • Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 (local U.S. date).
  • Kickoff time: Around 8:15–8:20 p.m. ET (5:15–5:20 p.m. PT), which is about 2:15 a.m. Monday in Central Europe.
  • Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Where to watch on TV

  • United States:
    • NBC is the primary national broadcaster for this Sunday Night Football Wild Card matchup.
* Local NBC affiliates will carry the game in team markets and nationally as a playoff broadcast.
  • Germany / DACH (Central Europe):
    • Free or basic-pay TV coverage is listed on RTL, along with streaming via DAZN and NFL Game Pass in German-language listings.

Legal streaming options

  • Peacock (U.S.):
    • NBC’s official streaming service is simulcasting the game live, as noted in multiple previews and network listings.
  • Live TV streaming services (U.S.):
    • Services that include NBC in their channel lineup (for example, bundles like YouTube TV or similar) are mentioned as ways to stream the game live.
  • NFL platforms:
    • NFL+ is referenced as an option for streaming certain live coverage and out-of-market content on mobile.
  • International free stream (New Zealand route):
    • TVNZ+ is highlighted as carrying a free live stream of Chargers vs. Patriots, which some guides suggest accessing from abroad via a VPN.

Local and forum tips

  • Boston area:
    • Fans within about 50 miles of Boston are being told on fan forums that they can watch via NBC or use a local-streaming app (described as “LocalTV+”) tied to the local broadcast.
  • Radio (if you can’t watch):
    • 98.5 The Sports Hub is listed in fan game threads as the radio home for the Patriots’ Wild Card game vs. the Chargers.

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