Jan. 22, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET
It’s been a wild 2025 NFL postseason — we know who are the final four teams are in the playoffs and who’s starting already to think about the NFL Draft.
But if you’re here, you might be wondering: Is there any NFL football to watch on this Thursday night like there was in 2025?
The answer is: Nope. There’s no NFL playoff football on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. With the playoffs continuing, there’s no Thursday Night Football anymore as we get ready for the postseason to continue on Sunday.
Let’s review all the facts as you mourn the fact that there’s no Thursday night NFL football on tonight:
Is there an NFL game on Thursday night?
No.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Why Is Thursday Night Football not on tonight?
It’s because every team has already played a Thursday game this year, and there’s no way there would be a short week playoff game for teams in the postseason. There are games on Sunday.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on?
It usually streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
When are the next NFL games?
The Conference championships are on Saturday!