The 2025-26 NFL Playoffs are here, and the AFC and NFC brackets have turned out to be among the most surprising fields in recent memory.
Who could have foreseen the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars or Chicago Bears — none of which posted more than five wins last year — clinching playoff spots just one season removed from near-rock-bottom campaigns, much less all of those teams making the postseason? Yet, that’s exactly the field we’re looking at right now, setting the stage for one of the most improbable and exciting NFL Playoffs we’ve seen in a while.
Keep reading below for channel information, game times and more as we prepare to watch the 2025-26 NFL Playoffs.
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WHICH TEAMS ARE IN THE 2025-26 NFL PLAYOFFS?
Here are the teams that have locked up spots for the 2025-26 NFL Playoffs, in order of seeding for both conferences:
AFC Playoff Teams
Here’s a look at the teams that made the playoffs in AFC. Strikethrough indicates elimination.
AFC Teams that Made the Playoffs:
- Denver Broncos (14-3)
- New England Patriots (14-3)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
- Houston Texans (12-5)
- Buffalo Bills (12-5)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
NFC Playoff Teams
Here’s a look at the teams that made the playoffs in NFC. Strikethrough indicates elimination.
NFC Teams that Made the Playoffs
- Seattle Seahawks (14-3)
- Chicago Bears (11-6)
- Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
- Carolina Panthers (8-9)
- Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
- San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
- Green Bay Packers (9-7)
2025-26 NFL Playoffs Schedule
Here’s the full schedule for the 2025-26 NFL post-season. All times Eastern.
Wild Card Round
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
- Los Angeles Rams 34, Carolina Panthers 31
- Green Bay Packers 27, Chicago Bears 31
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
- Buffalo Bills 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 24
- San Francisco 49ers 23, Philadelphia Eagles 19
- Los Angeles Chargers 3, New England Patriots 16
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
- Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:15 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
Divisional Round
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
- Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos – TBD
- San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – TBD
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
- Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears – TBD
- TBD at New England Patriots – TBD
Conference Round
- Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Super Bowl LX
- Sunday, Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California (San Francisco 49ers home stadium)
FULL NFL SCHEDULE
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