Everything About NFL’s Wild-Card Weekend: Schedule, Matchups, And TV Details

The NFL Playoffs are here, and it all kicks off with the thrilling wild-card weekend starting Saturday, January 11. With the regular season wrapped up, the playoff picture is clear, and fans are in for a treat with six action-packed games spread across three days.

Let’s dive into the matchups, schedules, and where you can catch all the action as teams battle their way to the Super Bowl.

2025 NFL Playoff Bracket

AFC Teams:

• Kansas City Chiefs (No. 1 seed, first-round bye)
• Buffalo Bills
• Baltimore Ravens
• Houston Texans
• Los Angeles Chargers
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Denver Broncos

NFC Teams:

• Philadelphia Eagles (No. 1 seed, first-round bye)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Los Angeles Rams
• Green Bay Packers
• Washington Commanders
• Minnesota Vikings OR Detroit Lions (to be finalized)

Wild-Card Weekend Schedule

Saturday, January 11

1. Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans
   • Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
   • TV: CBS, Paramount+
   The AFC action kicks off with a clash between the Chargers and Texans. Houston, led by their resurgent defense, hosts Justin Herbert and the Chargers in what promises to be an electrifying start to the weekend.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
   • Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
   • TV: Prime Video
   A heated AFC North rivalry takes center stage as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens welcome the Steelers. Expect high energy and fierce competition under the Saturday night lights.

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Sunday, January 12

3. Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills
   • Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
   • TV: CBS, Paramount+
   The Broncos travel to Buffalo for a showdown with Josh Allen and the Bills. With snowy weather likely, this game could come down to who handles the elements better.

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3. Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles
   • Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
   • TV: FOX
   Jalen Hurts and the NFC’s top-seeded Eagles begin their playoff journey against Jordan Love and the Packers. Philly’s defense will aim to slow down Green Bay’s dynamic offense.
4. Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
   • Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
   • TV: NBC, Peacock
   The Buccaneers host the Commanders in prime time. With veteran leadership and playoff experience on both sides, this game could be a battle until the final whistle.

Monday, January 13

6. Minnesota Vikings OR Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams
   • Time: 8:15 p.m. EST
   • TV: ESPN/ABC/ESPN+, ManningCast-ESPN2/ESPN+
   The final wild-card matchup features the Rams taking on either the Vikings or Lions. The winner will secure a spot in the divisional round and play on Sunday, January 19.

Divisional Round

The winners from the wild-card games will move on to face the top-seeded teams and other advancing squads during the divisional round:

Saturday, January 18

1. AFC/NFC matchup, 4:30 p.m. ET (TBA)
2. AFC/NFC matchup, 8:15 p.m. ET (TBA)

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Sunday, January 19

3. AFC/NFC matchup, 3 p.m. ET (TBA)
4. AFC/NFC matchup, 6:30 p.m. ET (TBA)
   • The winner of the Monday wild-card game will play in this round.

Championship Sunday

Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 20, when the final two games determine the AFC and NFC champions:

• NFC Championship: 3 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
• AFC Championship: 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

Super Bowl LIX

Everything leads to the ultimate showdown in New Orleans:

• Date: Sunday, February 9
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV: Fox, fubo
• Matchup: AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion

Ready for the Action?

With six wild-card games, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes drama, this weekend is shaping up to be unforgettable. Whether you’re rooting for an underdog or a top seed, make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action. Let the march to Super Bowl LIX begin!

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