The 2025 NFL Playoff Schedule kicks off next weekend with Wild Card Weekend, which has officially been set by the league.
The NFL Playoffs begin on Saturday, January 11, 2025, when the Los Angeles Chargers travel to face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game will be televised by CBS and streamed via Paramount+ at 4:30 p.m. ET. Next, the Baltimore Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. That contest will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be available through Amazon’s Prime Video.
Sunday’s Wild Card action will kick off with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. This match will be televised at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Another matchup follows as the Green Bay Packers travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 4:30 p.m. on FOX. Rounding off Sunday’s schedule, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Wild Card Weekend concludes with Monday Night Football featuring the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Rams at 8:00 p.m. ET. This matchup will be aired by ESPN, simulcast on ABC and ESPN+. Fans will also enjoy the Manningcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+—an additional feature for those tuning in.
This year's Wild Card Weekend includes six teams battling for playoff survival, kicking off with the Chargers and Texans on Saturday, highlighting the AFC North rivalry between the Steelers and Ravens later the same night. Sunday showcases three exciting matchups featuring the Broncos at the Bills, the Packers visiting the Eagles, and the Commanders facing the Buccaneers.
The teams with the first-round bye and home-field advantage are the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, who will both host games during the Divisional Round set for January 18 and 19. Championship games for both the NFC and AFC will take place on January 26, 2025, before the long-awaited Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana.
All playoff games will be broadcast across various networks including CBS, FOX, and NBC to assure fans won’t miss any of the thrilling action. Streaming options to catch all games are also widely available for those unable to watch on traditional TV.
This Wild Card Weekend promises fierce competition and may set the tone for the rest of the playoffs. With prime-time broadcasts and teams hungry for victory, fans can expect intense performances, showcasing the ledgers of talent at the end of the successful regular season. Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars for this exciting playoff season.