The NFL regular season is a thrilling race to the finish, but the real excitement begins when the playoffs arrive. Only the best teams in the league earn a spot in the tournament, and the stakes are higher than ever as they battle it out for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. The road to Super Bowl LIX is set, and it promises to be an unforgettable journey filled with intense matchups, stunning upsets, and unforgettable moments.
Wild Card Weekend: The Playoffs Begin
The 2025 NFL playoffs kick off with Wild Card Weekend, featuring six exciting matchups over three days. Here’s a look at the schedule:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 1:00 PM ET (CBS or FOX)
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 4:30 PM ET (NBC/Peacock)
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 8:00 PM ET (Peacock)
Sunday, January 12, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 4:30 PM ET (CBS or FOX)
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 8:15 PM ET (NBC)
Monday, January 13, 2025
- AFC/NFC Wild Card Round: TBA at TBA, 8:15 PM ET (ESPN/ABC)
Divisional Round: The Stakes Get Higher
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs features the top seeds in each conference facing off against the Wild Card winners. The competition intensifies as teams fight for a spot in the Conference Championships. The schedule for this round is as follows:
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBA at TBA, 4:30 PM ET (TV TBA)
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBA at TBA, 8:15 PM ET (TV TBA)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBA at TBA, 3:00 PM ET (TV TBA)
- AFC/NFC Divisional Round: TBA at TBA, 6:30 PM ET (TV TBA)
Conference Championships: Battle for Glory
The Conference Championship games are the pinnacle of the NFL playoffs, with the winners of each conference earning the right to represent their side in the Super Bowl. The anticipation and excitement reach fever pitch as these two games determine who will play for the ultimate prize. Here’s the schedule:
Sunday, January 26, 2025
- NFC Championship Game: NFC at NFC, 3:00 PM ET (FOX)
- AFC Championship Game: AFC at AFC, 6:30 PM ET (CBS)
Super Bowl LIX: The Grand Finale
The culmination of the NFL season, Super Bowl LIX, is set to take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The AFC Champion will face off against the NFC Champion in what promises to be a thrilling contest for gridiron supremacy. The game will be broadcast on FOX at 6:30 PM ET.
Get Ready for the NFL Playoffs
The 2025 NFL Playoffs promise to be an action-packed display of athleticism, strategy, and drama. As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect to witness incredible catches, bone-jarring tackles, and game-changing plays that will be etched in NFL history. Make sure to mark your calendars, grab your jerseys, and get ready to experience the excitement of the NFL playoffs as teams fight for their shot at Super Bowl glory.
