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NFL Playoffs: Playoff Schedule Revealed!
5 Jan
Summary
- NFL playoff schedule begins Saturday, January 10, 2026.
- Specific matchups and times revealed during Sunday Night Football.
- Wild Card Round starts January 10th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
The National Football League has announced its playoff schedule, with the Wild Card Round commencing on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Fans can anticipate the full bracket and specific game times to be revealed on Sunday, January 4, 2026, during the Sunday Night Football broadcast. The opening games of the Wild Card Round are slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Several crucial Week 18 matchups are determining the final playoff picture. The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing the Baltimore Ravens in a pivotal game for the AFC North title and a wild card spot. Simultaneously, the outcome of the New Orleans Saints versus Atlanta Falcons game is critical for the NFC South, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers awaiting the result to potentially clinch the division.
The top seeds in both the NFC and AFC will receive a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Seattle Seahawks have already secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The NFL reseeds the playoff bracket after the Wild Card Round, ensuring the top remaining seeds advance.
