How To Watch The 2026 NFL Playoffs
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Posted on Jan 13, 2026 | 08:00am
NFL playoff games presented by the NFL on CBS air live on your local CBS TV station, and stream live on Paramount+. Stream these live games on supported devices, including smart TVs, mobile, desktops, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
It all comes down to this: the NFL playoffs. The postseason sees teams compete in win-or-go-home, do-or-die games. Big plays are made, legends are forged – and one lucky group of fans sees their favorites claim the ultimate prize.
Fired up? Good, because we're here to fuel your passion with a guide to everything you need to know to watch and stream the NFL playoffs on CBS and Paramount+, including Saturday's Bills-Broncos game. Let's get to it.
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Check out our rundown of the 2025-2026 NFL playoff schedule for a full look at the TV assignments for the games of the Divisional round, to be played Saturday-Sunday.
So, to put it another way: All NFL playoff games presented by the NFL on CBS, up to and including the 2026 AFC Championship Game, air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+ when you have a Paramount+ subscription. The next 2025-2026 NFL playoff game to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, is the Bills vs. Broncos Divisional game at 4:30 PM, ET, on Saturday.
Paramount+ offers two plans to subscribers, and for live NFL playoff action there is no wrong way to go: You can watch CBS-aired NFL playoff games via either the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan, or the Paramount+ Premium plan, which features no ads (save for live TV). Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for details on Paramount+ plans and pricing.
Once you're a subscriber, you can watch NFL on CBS' NFL playoff games on Paramount+ live on supported devices, like your smart TV, phone, and tablet. Browse the list of supported devices at the Paramount+ Help Center.
And as an FYI, the Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store, and Google Play.
NFL playoff game on Paramount+
CBS is also slated to present the AFC Championship Game, set to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, at 3 PM, ET, on Sunday, Jan. 25. Check back for schedule updates.
Get Started
It all comes down to this: the NFL playoffs. The postseason sees teams compete in win-or-go-home, do-or-die games. Big plays are made, legends are forged – and one lucky group of fans sees their favorites claim the ultimate prize.
Fired up? Good, because we're here to fuel your passion with a guide to everything you need to know to watch and stream the NFL playoffs on CBS and Paramount+, including Saturday's Bills-Broncos game. Let's get to it.
Where can I watch the NFL playoffs?
You can watch NFL playoff games on a number of channels and streaming services, including CBS and Paramount+. NFL playoff games broadcast by CBS, such as Saturday's Bills-Broncos Divisional game, can be watched live on your TV via your local CBS TV station, and/or streamed live from any device with Paramount+.Check out our rundown of the 2025-2026 NFL playoff schedule for a full look at the TV assignments for the games of the Divisional round, to be played Saturday-Sunday.
How to watch the NFL playoffs on Paramount+
To watch NFL playoff games on Paramount+, you need two things: One, you need a game that's airing on CBS; and, two, you need a Paramount+ subscription.So, to put it another way: All NFL playoff games presented by the NFL on CBS, up to and including the 2026 AFC Championship Game, air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+ when you have a Paramount+ subscription. The next 2025-2026 NFL playoff game to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, is the Bills vs. Broncos Divisional game at 4:30 PM, ET, on Saturday.
Paramount+ offers two plans to subscribers, and for live NFL playoff action there is no wrong way to go: You can watch CBS-aired NFL playoff games via either the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan, or the Paramount+ Premium plan, which features no ads (save for live TV). Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for details on Paramount+ plans and pricing.
Once you're a subscriber, you can watch NFL on CBS' NFL playoff games on Paramount+ live on supported devices, like your smart TV, phone, and tablet. Browse the list of supported devices at the Paramount+ Help Center.
And as an FYI, the Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store, and Google Play.
- iPhone or iPad: Paramount+ on App Store
- Android phone or tablet: Paramount+ on Google Play
Which NFL playoff games will stream on Paramount+?
As we've noted, NFL playoff games airing on CBS will stream on Paramount+, including Saturday's Divisional game featuring an AFC clash of Josh Allen and the Bills vs. head coach Sean Payton's Broncos. See below for all the tune-in info you need for that game:NFL playoff game on Paramount+
- Round: Divisional
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
- Time: 4:30 PM, ET
- Teams: Bills at Broncos
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
CBS is also slated to present the AFC Championship Game, set to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, at 3 PM, ET, on Sunday, Jan. 25. Check back for schedule updates.