Do the Bills play today? Schedule, time, channel for next Buffalo NFL playoff game originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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For the first time since 2020, the Bills will be on the road to start their postseason.
Buffalo showed flashes of brilliance during the 2025 regular season, going 12-5 as Josh Allen and James Cook III erupted for fireworks once more. Allen briefly garnered MVP buzz, while Cook led the league in rushing one season after finishing as the sport’s most prolific touchdown scorer.
And yet, that wasn’t enough for the Bills to collect an AFC East title. The Patriots outgunned Buffalo in the end, to take home the divisional crown for the first time since the Tom Brady-led Pats accomplished the feat in 2019.
So, just what lies ahead for the Bills in the wild-card round? Here’s what you need to know.
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When is the Bills’ next game?
- Matchup: Jaguars vs. Bills
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 11
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream:Fubo, Paramount+
Buffalo will begin its postseason campaign with a road tilt against the Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Jacksonville enjoyed a wondrous regular season, posting a 13-4 record en route to capturing its first AFC South title since 2022. The Jaguars are currently on an eight-game win streak and recorded wins over the Texans, 49ers, Chargers and Broncos during the regular season.
Sunday’s match will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. The contest will be aired on CBS nationally, with Jim Nantz serving as the game’s play-by-play man, Tony Romo slated to be the game’s analyst and Tracy Wolfson as the sideline reporter. Cord-cutters can find the action on Paramount+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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NFL playoff schedule 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Rams | 4:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Packers | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Eagles vs. 49ers | 4:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers vs. Texans | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 4:30 p.m. | TBD |
| TBD | 8:15 p.m. | TBD |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 3 p.m. | TBD |
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | TBD |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Championship | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo |
| NFC Championship | 6:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
