NFL playoffs are the highest level of football competition where you can only reach the top. This brings us to Super Bowl LIX and each game, strategy and play is a step toward it.
The postseason is approaching, and people are already eager to watch games in 2025.
Key Dates for the 2025 NFL Playoffs
The 2024-25 regular season concludes on January 5, 2025. The playoff schedule begins soon after:
- Wild Card Round: January 11–13, 2025
- Divisional Round: January 18–19, 2025
- Conference Championships: January 26, 2025
- Super Bowl LIX: February 9, 2025
Expect an exciting January as teams battle for a championship spot.
NFL Playoff Format Explained
The NFL playoffs feature 14 teams, with 7 from each conference (AFC and NFC). Here’s how it works:
Team Qualification
Division Winners (4 per conference): Automatically qualify.
Wild Card Teams (3 per conference): Top remaining teams by regular-season record.
Seeding
Teams are ranked 1 to 7 within each conference:
- 1 Seed: Gets a bye to the Divisional Round.
- 2 to #7 Seeds: Compete in the Wild Card Round.
Matchups and Progression
Wild Card Round:
- 2 vs. #7
- 3 vs. #6
- 4 vs. #5
Divisional Round:
- 1 seed faces the lowest remaining seed.
- Other winners play against each other.
Conference Championships:
Winners from each conference compete for the AFC and NFC titles.
Super Bowl:
- AFC champion meets NFC champion to decide the ultimate winner.
- This format guarantees a competitive path to the championship.
Super Bowl LIX: Key Details
Date: February 9, 2025
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Kickoff Time: Approximately 6:30 PM ET
Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brings his energy and award-winning music.
Broadcast: FOX will broadcast this Event. You can stream it using Live TV streaming services, including FOX. Here you can follow our guide about how to stream the Super Bowl in 2025.
