The NFL playoffs are the most exciting time of year for football fans, and the 2025 playoffs promise to be no different. While the complete schedule with specific teams and locations won’t be available until the regular season ends, the dates and times for each round are already set.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the 2025 NFL playoff schedule, along with information on where to watch the games:
Wild Card Round
The Wild Card Round kicks off the playoffs with six exciting matchups featuring the top teams from each conference (except the division winners).
Saturday, January 11, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 1:00 PM ET on CBS or FOX
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 4:30 PM ET on NBC/Peacock
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 8:00 PM ET on Peacock
Sunday, January 12, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 4:30 PM ET on CBS or FOX
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 8:15 PM ET on NBC
Monday, January 13, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild-Card Round: TBD at TBD, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN/ABC
Divisional Round
The Divisional Round features the winners of the Wild Card Round, along with the top two seeds from each conference, who received a bye in the previous round.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBD at TBD, 4:30 PM ET (TV coverage to be announced)
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBD at TBD, 8:15 PM ET (TV coverage to be announced)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBD at TBD, 3:00 PM ET (TV coverage to be announced)
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBD at TBD, 6:30 PM ET (TV coverage to be announced)
Conference Championships
The Conference Championships determine the champions of the AFC and NFC. These games are among the most watched television events of the year.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
- NFC Championship Game: NFC at NFC, 3:00 PM ET on FOX
- AFC Championship Game: AFC at AFC, 6:30 PM ET on CBS
Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is the pinnacle of the NFL season, where the NFC Champion and AFC Champion face off for the Lombardi Trophy.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
- Super Bowl LIX: AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion, 6:30 PM ET on FOX
- Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Mark your calendars for these key dates and get ready for an exciting NFL postseason!