So, tomorrow is Sunday, January 18, 2026. If you’re a fan of the oblong ball or the round one, you've basically hit the jackpot. We are deep into the NFL Divisional Round, and across the pond, the European leagues are hitting that mid-winter grind where titles are actually won or lost. Honestly, it’s a lot to keep track of.
You've probably been scrolling through apps trying to figure out if you need to wake up at 7:00 AM for a Premier League kickoff or if you can sleep in until the NFL pre-game shows start.
I've sorted through the mess.
The NFL Divisional Round: The Heavy Hitters
The NFL playoffs are in that sweet spot right now. Wild Card weekend is over, the pretenders are gone, and tomorrow we find out who actually has a shot at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.
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Houston Texans at New England Patriots
This one kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. It’s kinda wild seeing the Patriots back in this position, isn’t it? They’re the 2-seed hosting a Houston team that has been playing like they have absolutely nothing to lose. Drake Maye vs. C. J. Stroud is the matchup the league has been dreaming about for the last two years. If you’re looking to stream it, ESPN+ is your best bet.
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears
This is the nightcap. 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Soldier Field in mid-January? It’s going to be freezing. The weather report is calling for temperatures in the low 20s, but with the wind off Lake Michigan, it'll feel like 8 degrees. Caleb Williams is leading the 2-seed Bears against a Rams team that just won’t go away. Matthew Stafford is still slinging it, and Puka Nacua is... well, he's still Puka Nacua.
The winner of these two games moves on to the Conference Championships next Sunday. The stakes are massive.
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What Football Games Are Played Tomorrow in Europe?
If you're more of a "football is played with your feet" person, tomorrow is a marathon. We have massive matchups in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
English Premier League
- Wolves vs. Newcastle United: 2:00 PM local (9:00 AM ET). Molineux is always a tough place to go, and Newcastle is fighting for those Champions League spots.
- Aston Villa vs. Everton: 4:30 PM local (11:30 AM ET). Unai Emery has Villa Park rocking these days. Expect a lot of tactical chess here.
Spanish La Liga
Barcelona is the big draw tomorrow. They are traveling to face Real Sociedad at 8:00 PM local (3:00 PM ET). Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena is a nightmare for the big clubs. If Barca drops points here, the title race gets very spicy. Earlier in the day, Atletico Madrid takes on Alaves at 3:15 PM local (10:15 AM ET).
Italy and Germany
In Serie A, AC Milan faces Lecce in the late slot (7:45 PM local / 2:45 PM ET). Milan needs the three points to stay in the Scudetto conversation. Before that, you’ve got Torino vs. Roma at 5:00 PM local, which is usually a gritty, defensive battle.
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In the Bundesliga, Stuttgart hosts Union Berlin at 3:30 PM local (9:30 AM ET). Stuttgart has been the surprise of the last couple of seasons, and their high-press style is always fun to watch.
International Flair: AFCON Finals
Wait, there's more. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reaching its climax. Tomorrow at 7:00 PM local (2:00 PM ET), Senegal takes on Morocco. This is a heavyweight fight. You have the defending champs against the team that captured everyone's hearts in the last World Cup. If you haven't watched an AFCON final before, the atmosphere is unlike anything else in sports.
Actionable Steps for Tomorrow's Slate
- Check your subscriptions: NFL games are split between ESPN/ABC and NBC/Peacock. Make sure your logins work tonight so you aren't scrambling at kickoff.
- Set the DVR for Soccer: If you're a West Coast fan, those 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM starts are brutal. Record the Premier League games so you can watch them with your morning coffee.
- Monitor the Chicago Weather: If you're betting the Rams-Bears game, keep an eye on the wind speeds at Soldier Field. High winds usually mean more rushing attempts and lower scores.
- Download the Apps: For the European scores, apps like FotMob or LiveScore are essential for keeping up with multiple leagues simultaneously.
Tomorrow is basically a 15-hour window of high-stakes sports. Pace yourself, hydrate, and maybe warn your family that you won't be productive until Monday.