The road to the Super Bowl officially begins with the NFL Playoffs, where the league’s top teams face off in a win-or-go-home format that leaves no room for error.
With games spread across multiple days and broadcast platforms, the playoff schedule plays a key role in how fans follow the action. From the opening Wild Card games through the later rounds, knowing when and where to tune in ensures viewers don’t miss a moment of the postseason drama that defines the NFL each January.
Who will make it to the most anticipated game of the year? Find out the playoff schedule, matchups, start times and results.
AFC Standings
1. Denver Broncos (15-3)
2. New England Patriots (14-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10 -7)
5. Houston Texans (12-5)
6. Buffalo Bills (12-5)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
NFC Standings
1. Seattle Seahawks (14-3)
2. Chicago Bears (11-6)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
4. Carolina Panthers (8-9)
5. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
6. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-7-1)
NFL Playoffs Bracket 2025-26
AFC
- 1. Denver Broncos advance directly to Divisional Round
- 7. Los Angeles Chargers vs. 2. New England Patriots
- 6. Buffalo Bills vs 3. Jacksonville Jaguars
- 5. Houston Texans vs 4. Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC
- 1. Seattle Seahawks advance directly to Divisional Round
- 7. Green Bay Packers vs. 2. Chicago Bears
- 6. San Francisco 49ers vs 3. Philadelphia Eagles
- 5. Los Angeles Rams vs 4. Carolina Panthers
Wild Card Round 2025-26
Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Los Angeles Rams 34 – 31 Carolina Panthers
- Green Bay Packers 27 – 31 Chicago Bears
Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Buffalo Bills 27 – 24 Jacksonville Jaguars
- San Francisco 49ers 23 – 19 Philadelphia Eagles
- Los Angeles Chargers 3 – 16 New England Patriots
Monday, January 12, 2026
- Houston Texans 6 – 30 Pittsburgh Steelers
*Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks have a direct pass to the Divisional round.
Divisional round 2025-26
Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos, 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. ET (TV TBA)
- San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks, 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. ET (TV TBA)
Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears, 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ET (TV TBA)
- Houston Texans vs New England Patriots, 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ET (TV TBA)
Conference Championships 2025-26
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- NFC Championship Game, 3:00 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)
- AFC Championship Game: 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
Super Bowl LX
Sunday, February 8, 2026
- AFC Champion vs NFC Champion, 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
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