NFL Playoffs on Prime Video 2027: Wild Card Game, Date & How to Watch
Prime Video streams one NFL playoff game in the 2027 postseason: an exclusive Wild Card game on the weekend of January 16 to 18, 2027, its third straight year with a playoff broadcast. The matchup is set after Week 18 ends on January 10.
The game is included with an Amazon Prime membership and also airs free over the air in the two teams’ home markets and on Twitch. Here is what we know, how to watch and what Prime costs.
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When is the Prime Video Playoff Game in 2027?
| Detail | 2027 Wild Card game on Prime Video |
|---|---|
| Round | Wild Card |
| Weekend | January 16 to 18, 2027 |
| Likely slot | Saturday night, January 16, as in 2026; the NFL confirms the window after Week 18 |
| Matchup | To be announced after Sunday, January 10, 2027 |
| Stream | Prime Video, included with Amazon Prime |
| Also on | Twitch (free) and local TV in both teams’ markets |
| Announcers | Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung |
Dates come from the NFL’s 2026 schedule release; the Wild Card window and matchup will be confirmed by the NFL after Week 18 on January 10, 2027, and this page is updated the same day.
Prime Video does not carry the Divisional round, the Conference Championships or Super Bowl LXI. Those are on CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN/ABC, with the Super Bowl on ABC and ESPN on February 14, 2027.
For every round and network, see our NFL playoffs 2027 guide, and for the current seeds the NFL playoff picture.
Which Playoff Games Has Prime Video Shown Before?
- January 2025: Steelers at Ravens, Prime Video’s first playoff game.
- January 10, 2026: Packers at Bears, Saturday night at Soldier Field. It drew 31.61 million viewers, the most-watched game in Prime Video history and the first Packers-Bears playoff meeting since the 2010 NFC Championship.
- January 2027: the third exclusive Wild Card game, matchup to come.
How Do You Watch the NFL Playoff Game on Prime Video?
- Prime Video app: on smart TVs, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, game consoles, phones and tablets, or at amazon.com. Sign in with your Amazon account; the game appears on the home screen from the pregame show.
- Twitch: the game streams free on Twitch at the same time.
- Local TV: the NFL requires every exclusive streaming game to air free over the air in the home markets of both teams, so an antenna works if your team is playing.
- NFL+: phone and tablet viewing only, at $6.99 a month.
- Spanish: the TNF en Español feed inside Prime Video.
How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost?
| Plan | Price | Playoff game included? |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime, monthly | $14.99 | Yes |
| Amazon Prime, annual | $139 | Yes |
| Prime for Young Adults (18 to 24, students) | $7.49/mo or $69/yr, 6-month trial | Yes |
| Prime Access (government assistance) | $6.99/mo | Yes |
| Prime Video only | $8.99/mo | Amazon lists the NFL games as a Prime membership benefit, so a full Prime plan is the safe choice |
New members get a 30-day free trial, which covers the Wild Card game if you start it in January. The Prime Video Ultra add-on for ad-free viewing is not needed; live sports keep ads either way.
Who Calls the Prime Video Playoff Game?
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit call the game with Kaylee Hartung on the sideline, the same crew as Thursday Night Football. Charissa Thompson hosts the pregame and postgame shows with Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth and Richard Sherman.
Prime Vision with Next Gen Stats is a separate feed with live player tracking and AI graphics such as Defensive Alerts and Coverage ID. The main stream is 1080p HDR.
For every Prime Video game of the regular season, see Prime Video NFL 2026.
NFL Playoffs on Prime Video FAQ
Is there an NFL playoff game on Prime Video in 2027?
Yes, one exclusive Wild Card game on the weekend of January 16 to 18, 2027. The matchup is set after Week 18 on January 10.
What time is the Prime Video Wild Card game?
The NFL announces the window after Week 18. In 2026 the Prime Video game was Saturday at 8:00 PM ET with the pregame show at 7:30 PM ET.
Do I need Amazon Prime to watch the playoff game?
For streaming, yes: the game is included with Amazon Prime. Fans in the two teams’ home markets can also watch free over the air, and the game streams free on Twitch.
Is the Super Bowl on Prime Video?
No. Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 is on ABC and ESPN. Prime Video’s only playoff game is in the Wild Card round.
Who calls the Prime Video playoff game?
Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung.
Can I watch the Prime Video playoff game on my phone?
Yes, in the Prime Video app, and also through NFL+ on phones and tablets.
NFL playoffs on Prime Video in 2027 means one exclusive Wild Card game on the weekend of January 16 to 18, free on Twitch and local TV in the two home markets, included with Amazon Prime everywhere else. Come back after January 10 for the matchup and kickoff time.
