NFL Announces Dates and Times for 2025 Playoffs Wild Card Round

The NFL has revealed the schedule for the exciting Wild Card Round of the 2025 Playoffs, after defining the qualified teams and their final positions in both conferences. While the two-time champions Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions will rest as the number one seeds in their respective conferences, other teams are preparing for intense duels in search of the championship.

American Conference (AFC)
Denver Broncos (No. 7) vs. Buffalo Bills (No. 2)

Date: Sunday, January 12
Time: 1:00 p.m. (ET) | 12:00 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park
Relevant data: The Bills dominate the historical series 23-17-1, although Denver won their last meeting.
Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 6) vs. Baltimore Ravens (No. 3)

Date: Saturday, January 11
Time: 8:00 p.m. (ET) | 7:00 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: M&T Bank Field, Baltimore
Highlights: Third meeting of the season between these divisional rivals; the playoff series favors the Steelers 3-1.
Los Angeles Chargers (No. 5) vs. Houston Texans (No. 4)

Date: Saturday, January 11
Time: 4:30 p.m. (ET) | 3:30 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: NRG Stadium, Houston
Highlights: First meeting between these teams in the postseason.
Bye: Kansas City Chiefs (No. 1)

NFC
Green Bay Packers (No. 7) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (No. 2)

Date: Sunday, January 12
Time: 4:30 p.m. (ET) | 3:30 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Highlights: The Eagles are looking for revenge after their regular-season loss to the Packers.
Washington Commanders (No. 6) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 3)

Date: Sunday, January 12
Time: 8:00 p.m. (ET) | 7:00 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Highlights: The Bucs beat Washington in Week 1 of the season.
Minnesota Vikings (No. 5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (No. 4)

Date: Monday, January 13
Time: 8:00 p.m. (ET) | 7:00 p.m. (CDMX)
Stadium: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Highlights: Historic rivalry dating back to 1961; Vikings lead postseason series 5-2.
Bye: Detroit Lions (No. 1)

Playoff Expectations
With the intensity of the Wild Card Round, teams will look to keep Super Bowl hopes alive. Each matchup promises thrills and defining moments in one of the most anticipated stages of the season.

Upcoming Dates
Winners will advance to the Divisional Round, where they will face the No. 1 seeded teams and winners of other key games.

NFL action continues to captivate millions of fans around the world. Let the playoffs begin!