All the Live Sports Streaming on Peacock This Week (January 15-21): NFL Playoffs, NBA & More
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Seasons come and go, but live sports never stop on Peacock. Peacock’s expansive live sports programming includes the NFL, Premier League, Big Ten Basketball, the NBA, motorsports, and so much more.
Want to see it all? Here's a guide to all the live sports and events happening this week from January 15-21, including NFL Playoffs, high stakes NBA games, college hoops, and more.
Check out the full schedule below!
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Football
NFL
The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs are done, and only eight teams remain. Stream a Divisional Round game in the NFC when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Chicago Bears. The Rams knocked the Panthers out of the playoffs last week, while the Bears defeated the rival Green Bay Packers to earn another playoff game at Soldier Field. The heroics of Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua have defined the Rams' season, but can they withstand the 4th-quarter comeback skills of Caleb Williams and the Bears? Find out who goes on to play for the NFC Championship LIVE.
- Sunday January 18 at 6 p.m. ET: NFL Divisional Round — Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
Watch NFL on Peacock.
Basketball
NBA
We've got a holiday weekend coming up and no one celebrates like the NBA. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NBA is bringing you an all-bangers, no-skips quadrupleheader. Watch some of the best teams in the league go head-to-head all day long. The party starts in Atlanta, where the Bucks are in town to face the Hawks. Then, we head over to Cleveland where the Cavs face a tough matchup against the West-leading Thunder. New York keeps the party going when the Knicks play host to the Mavericks, and we end the night with a true showstopper, as two Eastern conference powerhouses throw down when the Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons. Of course, that much basketball only makes us want one thing: more basketball! Your Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader features a Texas showdown between the Spurs and Rockets, and a Western Conference thriller between the Lakers and Nuggets. *Phew*. That's a lot of hoops.
- Monday, January 19 at 12 p.m. ET: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Monday, January 19 at 2 p.m. ET: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Monday, January 19 at 4 p.m. ET: Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks
- Monday, January 19 at 8 p.m. ET: Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
- Tuesday, January 20 at 8 p.m. ET: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
- Tuesday, January 20 at 11 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
Watch NBA on Peacock.
Big Ten Women's Basketball
The women of the Big Ten are going all out this coming week. It all starts with a Thursday night doubleheader. The No. 8 Michigan Wolverines are on a three-game winning streak, and hope to extend that to four when No. 25 Illinois comes to town. For their part, Illinois just played their way into the rankings with a win over No. 12 Maryland, but followed that up with two losses to more ranked teams. If they want to stay up, a win over the Wolverines here is crucial. So far this season though, beating Michigan isn't something many teams can do. Speaking of the Terps, we get to follow them on a road trip to LA this week, as they play the second game of Thursday night's doubleheader against USC. The Trojans aren't quite the unstoppable force they were last season, but they can still be dangerous. Maryland sticks around the city to take on No. 3 UCLA. The Bruins are one of the toughest teams in the Big Ten, having only lost one game all season. Find out if they can bring home another W at home.
- Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. ET: Illinois (25) vs. Michigan (8)
- Thursday, January 15 at 9 p.m. ET: Maryland (12) vs. USC
- Sunday, January 18 at 4 p.m. ET: vs. Maryland (12) vs. UCLA (3)
Big 12 Men’s Basketball
We got more bangers on the way from the Big 12. Undefeated No. 1 Arizona might be taking up most of the attention in the conference, but don't count out No. 2 Iowa State just behind them. They took their first loss all season on Tuesday, and as they head to Cincinnati this weekend, they're not keen to take another. That loss could knock them down in the Top 25, but they'll be playing hard on Saturday to save as many places as they can. Next week, we get to see No. 15 Texas Tech try to build on their winning streak against Baylor. At 11–5, Baylor isn't having their best season ever, but Texas Tech shouldn't underestimate them if they want to stay up in the conference. Finally this coming week, West Virginia and Arizona State bring you all the action you need to get you through the middle of the week.
- Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Iowa State (2) vs. Cincinnati
- Tuesday, January 20 at 8 p.m. ET: Texas Tech (15) vs. Baylor
- Wednesday, January 21 9 p.m. ET: West Virginia vs. Arizona State
Big East Men's Basketball
We've got a pair of home games for Villanova ahead this week. Though not currently ranked, the Wildcats are second in the Big East with only three losses this season. Only one of those losses was against a fellow Big East squad. They're a formidable opponent and they'll put up a fight when St. John's and Georgetown come to town. On paper, St. John's will be the tougher matchup between the two. Having won three straight games at time of writing, they're storming through the Big East and should be able to make a case for themselves come March. Georgetown, on the other hand, has only won one conference game so far. That should be a win for Villanova, but that's the fun part of college basketball: You never know when an upset is around the corner.
- Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. ET: St. Johns vs. Villanova
- Wednesday Jan 21 at 6:30p ET: Georgetown vs. Villanova
Big Ten Men’s Basketball
The Big Ten brings you a thrilling Tuesday night doubleheader featuring some of the best in the conference. It all starts in Michigan, where the No. 4 Wolverines host Indiana. Michigan just took their first loss last weekend, and they don't want that to happen again. Indiana is always a tough opponent though, even when they don't have a little number next to their name. The Hoosiers are 3–3 in the conference, and while this isn't a great season for them, you can't take them lightly. Later that night, we head across the country to watch UCLA host No. 5 Purdue. The Boilermakers are 6–0 in the conference and on an eight-game winning streak at the time of this writing. Their one loss this season came against No. 2 Iowa State at the beginning of December. They are on a tear, and this will be a tough home matchup for the Bruins.
- Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. ET: Indiana vs. Michigan (4)
- Tuesday, January 20 at 10 p.m. ET: Purdue (5) vs. UCLA
Big East Women's Basketball
Marquette and St. John's have a fun matchup planned for the middle of the week. Sitting at fourth and fifth in the conference and coming off losses, both teams will see this as an opportunity to climb ahead in the Big East. If either team wants a bye in the conference tournament in March, this game is an important one.
- Wednesday, January 21 at 8 p.m. ET: Marquette vs. St. Johns
Watch College Basketball on Peacock.
Figure Skating
European Figure Skating Championships
As we look ahead to the Winter Olympics, check out the most high-profile championships in Figure Skating. The European Figure Skating Championships take place in Sheffield, U.K., and features some of the best in the sport. In less than a month, many of these athletes will be heading to Milan Cortina, so this is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the competition the U.S. skaters will be facing.
- Thursday, January 15 at 8:15 a.m. ET: Men's Short Program
- Thursday, January 15 at 2 p.m. ET: Pairs Free Skate
- Friday, January 16 at 7:30 a.m. ET: Rhythm Dance
- Friday, January 16 at 1 p.m. ET: Women's Free Skate
- Saturday, January 17 at 8 a.m. ET: Men's Free Skate
- Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Free Dance
- Sunday, January 18 at 10 a.m. ET: Exhibition Gala
Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
Figure Skating fans are used to staying up late to catch their favorite events. For the Four Continents Championships, it's especially worth it. The best figure skaters from North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania head to Beijing for the final major figure skating event before the Winter Olympics. The United States' biggest stars will be resting for the Games, but for other countries, this is the perfect prep for what's to come. Some of the world's fiercest competitors will show their stuff here, including Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov, and Korea's Cha Junhwan. Those are just a couple of the skaters U.S. stars will have to watch out for, and you'll want to see them in action here.
- Wednesday, January 21 at 11:45 p.m. ET: Women's Short Program
- Thursday, January 22 at 3:30 a.m. ET: Rhythm Dance
- Thursday, January 22 at 7 a.m. ET: Pairs Short Program
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Swimming
USA Swimming
The biggest American swimming stars are back in the pool for the first event of the USA Swimming Pro Series. The season begins in Austin, Texas, where Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh, Leon Marchand, Caeleb Dressel, and more headline the field. That's a lot of speed in one place. Let's hope the cameras can keep up.
- Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m. ET: Austin — Day 1
- Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. ET: Austin — Day 2
- Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. ET: Austin — Day 3
Motorsports
Dakar Rally
Endurance rally racing doesn’t get much tougher or wilder than the Dakar Rally. Catch the conclusion of the 13-day race through the desert as bikes, trucks, cars, busses, and more offroad vehicles weather the intense heat and unforgiving sand at blinding speeds.
- Thursday, January 15 at 8 p.m. ET: Stage 11
- Friday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Stage 12
- Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. ET: Stage 13
SuperMotocross
Coming off a wild first-round in Anaheim, the SuperMotocross World Championship is sticking around California for Round 2. Your favorite riders head to San Diego to take on a track filled with precise jumps leading into hairpin turns. Eli Tomac took the first round in Anaheim, making him the early points leader and the one to beat. Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence were close behind him in that race, and will be itching to speed ahead of Tomac this weekend.
- Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m. ET: Race Day Live
- Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. ET: Round 2 — San Diego
Watch SuperMotocross on Peacock.
IMSA
The real start to the season is next weekend, but IMSA is warming up with the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. Watch powerful prototypes, GT3, and GT4 class cars race at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. They'll be using the same road course as next week's 24-hour season opener. These 45-minute sprints are the perfect preview of the challenges ahead for IMSA's top drivers. Using the banked corners and frontstretch of the Tri-Oval, this course encourages high speeds before throwing drivers into a complex system of horseshoe corners and sudden turns so drivers can never get too comfortable.
- Saturday, January 17 at 1:55 p.m. ET: VP Racing SportsCar Challenge — Daytona Race 1
- Sunday, January 18 at 1:15 p.m. ET: VP Racing SportsCar Challenge — Daytona Race 2
Watch IMSA on Peacock.
Cycling
Santos Tour Down Under
Cycling season starts in South Australia. The Santos Tour Down Under is the first chance we get to see the world's fastest, toughest cyclists, go head-to-head in a multi-stage endurance race. The women's stages kick things off in Willunga with a winding path through wine country (whew). This stage is for sprinters, with few hills, and plenty of chances to power ahead. The mountains start in Stage 2, though not right away. The real challenge here will be strategically sprinting to build a lead before the climbs start. Then, the third and final women's stage will take everything these cyclists have left. With 434 meters of climbing, anything can happen here. Just two short days later, it's the men's turn to tackle the challenge. We'll be treated to some absolutely gorgeous views and thrilling races over the next couple weeks.
- Friday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Women's Stage 1
- Saturday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Women's Stage 2
- Sunday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Women's Stage 3
- Tuesday, January 20 at 2:20 a.m. ET: Men's Stages Prologue
- Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Men's Stage 1
Watch Cycling on Peacock.
Speed Skating
European Short Track Championships
Another Winter Olympics favorite holds a championship race before the Games begin. The fastest skaters on ice compete for European Championships in Tilburg, Netherlands. We'll be seeing a lot of these faces next month in Milan and Cortina, so now's the perfect time to get all the way into this sport. Experience the lightning-quick turns, the tense strategy, and heart-stopping risks that can either pay off big or end in disaster.
- Saturday, January 17 at 7:35 a.m. ET: Tilburg — Day 1
- Sunday, January 18 at 7:35 a.m. ET: Tilburg — Day 2
Soccer
Premier League
Premier League took a short break last weekend after a thrilling Festive schedule that saw Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table by six points. They are now a full two matches ahead of second-place Man City, whose three straight draws brought them level on points with third-place Aston Villa. Brentford has a chance to break into the top four as well. Two straight wins have brought them within two points of Liverpool and firmly in contention for European competition next season. This will be a tough week for them though, as they take on Chelsea. The West London side hasn't won a league match in over a month, but they've proven this season that you can never count them out.
- Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. ET: Chelsea v Brentford
- Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. ET: Leeds United v Fulham
- Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. ET: Spurs v West Ham
- Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. ET: Sunderland v Crystal Palace
- Saturday, January 17 at 12:30p ET: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Watch Premier League on Peacock.
Liga MX
Chivas is enjoying a strong start to the Clausura. With two straight wins, they are in second place, just behind Toluca on tiebreakers. Guadalajara hopes to keep that winning streak going when they host Querétaro this weekend. Los Gallos Blancos have yet to win a match and would love to get their first this weekend, though that'll be a tall order in front of that notorious Estadio Akron crowd. Keep the fun going on Saturday night with Tigres UANL hosting first-place Toluca. Tigres find themselves tied for 10th place with one win and one loss through the first two matches. If the Apertura is anything to go by, they won't be there long. Toluca is a tough squad though, and Tigres will need to be perfect if they don't want to drop any further.
- Saturday, January 17 at 5:30 p.m. ET: Chivas vs. Querétaro (en Español)
- Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. ET: Tigres UANL vs. Toluca (en Español)
Watch Liga MX on Peacock.
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Winter Sports
FIS Alpine Skiing
U.S. Ski and Snowboarding
Winter sports fanatics get to indulge in some freestyle skiing action this weekend. Elite freestyle skiers gather at Waterville Valley to take on the moguls course. This is the final qualifying stop for the Winter Olympics, so anyone who hasn't already punched their ticket will be leaving it all on the slopes at this event. Find out who you'll be cheering on next month LIVE.
- Saturday, January 17 at 2:30 p.m. ET: Waterville Valley — Moguls
Watch the Winter Olympics on Peacock.
Track and Field
USA Track and Field
For the first time ever, the USATF HBCU Showcase will stream LIVE on Peacock. Top athletics programs from 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities all over the country meet at The Armory in New York City. Known as The Fastest Track in the World, this is the perfect showcase for young athletes to show the world exactly what they can do. We may even see some future Track and Field stars at this meet.
- Saturday, January 17 at 4 p.m. ET: HBCU Showcase
Watch Track and Field on Peacock.
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