NFL fans will have to wait a bit for the playoffs to resume as there is no Monday Night Football game on TV today, January 19, 2026. The good news is there is a massive college football game fans can watch in place of the NFL’s normal weekly spot.
Indiana takes on Miami in the national championship tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The NFL playoffs resume on Sunday, January 25, with the NFC and AFC Championship games.
The AFC Championship kicks off the January 25, schedule as the New England Patriots take on the Denver Broncos at 3 p.m. Eastern on CBS. Denver will start Jarrett Stidham at quarterback against New England with Bo Nix sustaining a season-ending ankle injury.
To close out the conference playoff matchups, the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Fox.
All this leads to Super Bowl 2026 in San Francisco on Sunday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming NFL and college football schedule.
NFL Playoff Schedule: NFC & AFC Championship Games
Here’s a look at the upcoming NFL playoff schedule. Only three NFL games remain this season.
The winner of the AFC and NFC Championship games will play in the Super Bowl on February 8. All times listed below are in Eastern.
| DATE | GAME | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
| January 25 | AFC Championship: Patriots vs. Broncos | 3 p.m. | CBS |
| January 25 | NFC Championship: Rams vs. Seahawks | 6:30 p.m. | FOX |
| February 8 | Super Bowl 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | NBC |
NFL Playoff Bracket 2026: Path to the NFC Championship
Here’s a look at the updated NFL playoff bracket for the NFC. The Seahawks will play the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25. All times are listed in Eastern.
| Wild Card | Divisional Round | NFC Championship | Super Bowl |
| 7. Packers | |||
| 5. Rams | |||
| 2. Bears | |||
| 2. Bears | |||
| 6.49ers | NFC Championship | ||
| January 25 | |||
| LA/CHI | |||
| 3. Eagles | 5. Rams | ||
| 6. 49ers | vs. | Super Bowl | |
| 5.Rams | 1. Seahawks | Feb. 8, San Francisco | |
| 1. Seahawks | |||
| 4. Panthers |
NFL Playoff Bracket 2026: Path to the AFC Championship
Here’s a look at the updated NFL playoff bracket for the AFC. The Broncos host the Patriots on Sunday, January 25, in the AFC Championship. All times listed are in Eastern.
| Wild Card | Divisional Round | AFC Championship | Super Bowl |
| 7.Chargers | |||
| 5. Texans | |||
| 2. Patriots | |||
| 2. Patriots | |||
| 6.Bills | |||
| AFC Championship | |||
| January 25 | |||
| 3. Jaguars | 2. Patriots | ||
| 6. Bills | vs. | Super Bowl | |
| 5. Texans | 1. Broncos | Feb. 8, San Francisco | |
| 1. Broncos | |||
| 4. Steelers |
There Are No More NFL Monday Night Football Games on TV This Season
There are no more NFL Monday Night Football games this season. Just three NFL playoff games remain, including the Super Bowl.
All three postseason games will take place on Sundays. The AFC and NFC Championship games are on Sunday, January 25. Super Bowl Sunday takes place on February 8.
When Does the College Football Season Start in 2026?
The national championship brings excitement, but there is also some sadness as college football fans are headed for a long offseason. There is a soft launch of the 2026 college football schedule with Week 0 on August 29.
The college football season really gets started on Saturday, September 5, with a full schedule of Week 1 games. As for the national championship, Indiana is a 7.5-point favorite over Miami, per FanDuel.
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