2025 NFL Playoffs: Updated Bracket, Final Playoff Picture and Full Schedule

Everything you need to know, updated after every round.

The Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which means they'll get homefield advantage and a wild-card bye. / Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

Welcome to the 2025 NFL playoffs.

After a regular season that concluded with a thrilling (and ultimately costly) winner-take-all showdown between the Steelers and the Ravens, we have now entered the postseason, which, all things considered, has shaped up to be an interesting one.

For starters, the Seahawks are in charge of the No. 1 seed in the NFC, despite failing to make the playoffs since 2022. And in the AFC, the Broncos have that honor thanks to second-year QB Bo Nix, who last season helped the team snag its first postseason berth in almost ten years. Even crazier, missing from the field are the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs, who crashed and burned this season despite three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, as well as Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, who are ... going through a lot right now.

All that to say, it really is anyone’s game this year, and it’ll be a true blast to watch it all go down. Here’s a quick peek at everything you need to know going into wild-card weekend, including seeding and how-to-watch information.

This post will be updated periodically.

2025 NFL final playoff picture

The playoff picture was solidified on Sunday, Jan. 4, after the Steelers defeated the Ravens at home to win the AFC North. Here's a look at how everything shook out for each conference, plus the final records for each team:

AFC Playoff Picture:

1. Broncos (14–3)
2. Patriots (14–3)
3. Jaguars (13–4)
4. Steelers (10–7)
5. Texans (12–5)
6. Bills (12–5)
7. Chargers (11–6)

NFC Playoff Picture:

1. Seahawks (14–3)
2. Bears (11–6)
3. Eagles (11–6)
4. Panthers (8–9)
5. Rams (12–5)
6. 49ers (12–5)
7. Packers (9-7-1)

2025 NFL playoff bracket

The Broncos and the Seahawks earned the No. 1 seeds in both the AFC and NFC, respectfully, which means they'll enjoy home-field advantage for the entirety of their playoff run (excluding the Super Bowl, if they make it), as well as a one-week bye.

Denver and Seattle will play the lowest seed remaining in their respective conferences in the divisional round. The Broncos will host either the No. 4 seed Steelers, No. 5 Texans, No. 6 Bills or No. 7 Chargers, while the Seahawks will battle either the No. 4 Panthers, No. 5 Rams, No. 6 49ers or No. 7 Packers in the divisional round.

Here is a look at the full bracket:

The 2025 playoff picture was officially set after the Steelers defeated the Ravens in Week 18. / Sports Illustrated

2025 NFL playoffs: Full schedule

Wild-card round:

Saturday, Jan 10:

• No. 5 Rams @ No. 4 Panthers—4:30 p.m. ET, Fox, Bank of America Stadium | Story: Rams vs. Panthers: Three Bold Predictions for Saturday’s NFC Wild-Card Round Clash
• No. 7 Packers @ No. 2 Bears—8 p.m. ET, Prime Video, Soldier Field | Story: Bears vs. Packers: Three Bold Predictions for Saturday Night’s NFC Playoff Duel

Sunday, Jan. 11:

• No. 6 Bills @ No. 3 Jaguars—1 p.m. ET, CBS, EverBank Stadium
• No. 6 49ers @ No. 3 Eagles—4:30 p.m. ET, Fox, Lincoln Financial Field
• No. 7 Chargers @ No. 2 Patriots—8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock, Gillette Stadium

Monday, Jan 12:

• No. 5 Texans @ No. 4 Steelers—8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC

Divisional Round

Note: The No. 1 Broncos (AFC) and No. 1 Seahawks (NFC) will play the lowest seed remaining in their respective conferences in the divisional round.

Saturday, Jan. 17:

• TBD vs. TBD—4:30 p.m. ET
• TBD vs. TBD—8 p.m. ET

Sunday, Jan. 18:

• TBD vs. TBD—3 p.m. ET
• TBD vs. TBD—6:30 p.m. ET

Conference Championships

Sunday, Jan 25:

• AFC championship game: TBD vs. TBD—3 p.m. ET, CBS
• NFC championship game: TBD vs. TBD—6:30 p.m. ET, Fox

Super Bowl

Sunday, Feb. 8:

• Super Bowl LX: NFC champion vs. AFC champion—6:30 p.m. ET, NBC, Levi’s Stadium

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