The NFL is Heading Back to Bikini Bottom for This Weekend’s Wild Card Playoff Game — Here’s Everything We Know & How to Watch
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It’s official — Nickelodeon and the NFL are joining forces once again to bring young football fans the “Nicktoon” filled game of the season. If you remember, Nickeloden and CBS Sports came together last year to host a family-friendly live version of Super Bowl LVIII. During the game, young fans could watch some of their favorite Nickelodeon and Paramount characters play as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with the help of augmented reality. Now, they’re back again this year, but for the Wild Card Playoff game this weekend. We have all the details on how to watch it for free! Yes, free.
Just yesterday, CBS Sports announced they would be partnering up with Nickelodeon again for an intense Wild Card playoff game this year. While it’s not the Super Bowl (we’re still unsure if they’ll do one for the big game this year), it’s still a must-see matchup that’ll help determine how the rest of the season goes. And to see it get Nick-ified is nothing short of extraordinary.
During the alternate broadcast, your kiddo is bound to see a handful of their favorite characters like Spongebob and Patrick, Transforming Autobots, Rugrats, and tons more. Plus, this game will have The NFL Today analyst and CBS Morning co-host Nate Burleson and Dylan Schefter from Nickelodeon headlining coverage along with Bikini Bottom’s own Sandy Cheeks.
When is the Nickelodeon Wild Card Game Alternate Broadcast?
The game is set to take place this weekend on Saturday, January 11, where the Houston Texans will take on the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:30 pm EST.
Where will the Nickelodeon Wild Card Game Alternate Broadcast air?
You can watch Nickelodeon’s NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon when it airs at 4:30 pm EST / 1:30 pm PT. You can also stream it on Paramount+.
What’s the best way to watch the Nickelodeon Wild Card Game Alternate Broadcast?
If you don’t have a cable provider (like this writer), your best chance to catch the game will be to stream it. You can stream it with Paramount+. But if you don’t have it, don’t fret! You can sign up with a free trial with Paramount+ below, so you don’t have to spend a dime.
NICKELODEON WILD CARD GAME 2025
Watch the Nickelodeon Wild Card Game on Paramount+
Enjoy one week for free with a Paramount+ trial. Not only will you be able to catch the Nickelodeon Wild Card Game, but you can also watch over 40,000(!) different episodes and movies, stream on three devices at once and catch NFL games that air on CBS.