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When do the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs start? Schedule, start date for 2024 postseason

The most exciting time of the year is finally here! The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs kick off on Saturday, January 11, with Super Wild Card Weekend, but there is plenty of action left
as the final pieces of the Playoff Picture come together in Week 18.

Head to NBC and Peacock this Sunday night to watch the Minnesota Vikings go head-to-head with Detroit Lions for the number one seed in the NFC. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with Football Night in America.

See below for everything you need to know about the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs including the full schedule, dates, times, and the teams that have clinched a playoff berth.

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When do the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs start?

2024-25 NFL Playoff Dates and Schedule:

Super Wild Card Weekend:

Saturday, January 11

  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 4:30 p.m.
  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 8:00 p.m. (NBC and Peacock)

Sunday, January 12

  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 1:00 p.m.
  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 4:30 p.m.
  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 8:00 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, January 13

  • AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup - 8:00 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

Divisional Round:

Saturday, January 18

  • AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup - 4:30 p.m.
  • AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup - 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, January 19

  • AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup - 3 p.m.
  • AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup - 6:30 p.m.

Conference Championships:

Sunday, January 26, 2025

  • NFC Conference Championship - 3 p.m.
  • AFC Conference Championship - 6:30 p.m.

Super Bowl 2025:

Sunday, February 9, 2025

  • AFC Champion vs. NFC Champions - 6:30 p.m. on FOX

What teams are in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs?:

AFC:

  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Houston Texans
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Los Angeles Chargers
  • Pittsburgh Steelers

NFC:

  • Philadelphia Eagles
  • Los Angeles Rams
  • Detroit Lions
  • Green Bay Packers
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Washington Commanders

When is the Super Bowl?

Super Bowl 2025 takes place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9 at 6:30 PM ET.

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How do I watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock?

If you have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can watch Sunday Night Football on your TV or with a TV provider login on the NBC Sports app, NBC app, or via NBCSports.com. Check your local listings to find your NBC channel. If you can’t find NBC in your channel lineup, please contact your TV provider. If you don’t have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can stream Sunday Night Football on Peacock. Sign up here.

What devices does Peacock support?

You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.