Wild card games are shared between several broadcasters, and the assignments are published late — usually in the same announcement that sets the start times. This page records only what has been officially announced.
NFL Wild Card Weekend, 2026 season
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Start of Wild Card Weekend | Saturday, January 16, 2027 (confirmed) |
| Number of games | Six (confirmed) |
| Teams and matchups | To be announced |
| Kickoff time of each game | To be announced |
| Network or streaming service per game | To be announced |
| Super Bowl LXI broadcaster | ESPN, Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
The NFL announced the postseason dates with its 2026 regular-season schedule but has not announced which outlet carries each wild card game. Until it does, treat any network listing you see for a January 2027 wild card game as speculation.
MLB Wild Card Series, 2026 season (completed)
All four 2026 Wild Card Series aired on NBC platforms in the United States, with radio coverage on ESPN Radio. Every game was available on Peacock Premium and Premium Plus; games that were not on the NBC broadcast network aired on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, which was carried on YouTube TV, Fubo and Xfinity.
| Series | Game 1 and 2 window (ET) | Television |
|---|---|---|
| Phillies at Braves | 2 p.m. | NBC and Peacock |
| White Sox at Astros | 5 p.m. | Peacock and NBC Sports Network |
| Red Sox at Yankees | 8 p.m. | NBC and Peacock |
| Cubs at Padres | 10 p.m. | Peacock and NBC Sports Network |
Only one series needed a Game 3: Phillies at Braves on Thursday, October 1 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The other three ended in sweeps.
A note on blackouts and prices
We do not publish subscription prices, regional blackout maps or links to streaming resellers, because those change constantly and vary by provider. Check the broadcaster’s own listing for the game you want. For the confirmed dates and first-pitch or kickoff times we do have, see wild card game times and the wild card game schedule.
Sources: NFL Football Operations (“2026 NFL Schedule Announced”); MLB.com, “How to watch the 2026 Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock”; Wikipedia, “2026 American League Wild Card Series” and “2026 National League Wild Card Series”.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What channel are the 2027 NFL wild card games on?
To be announced. The NFL assigns networks to individual wild card games after the regular season, at the same time it sets the kickoff times.
Where were the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series shown?
On NBC platforms. Every game was available on Peacock Premium and Premium Plus, and games not on the NBC broadcast network aired on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
Is there a wild card game on right now?
No. The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series finished on October 1, 2026, and the next NFL wild card games begin January 16, 2027.