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How to watch the 2025 NFL playoffs, from divisional rounds to the Super Bowl

Find out what networks and streaming services to watch the games

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The NFL playoffs are here! With so many contenders and storylines to keep up with, this year’s road to the Super Bowl should be one for the history books. The Detroit Lions are perennial losers, but head coach Dan Campbell has helped his team become the top contender in the NFC with a 15-2 record heading into the playoffs. The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row behind the greatness of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

With the divisional rounds on tap for this weekend, we can’t wait to see which teams will move on to the AFC and NFC Championship games. We have a complete guide for all of the remaining NFL playoff games in 2025. You can watch the games on a variety of platforms, whether it’s Paramount+, it’s Peacock, or it’s traditional network television channel, if that works for you better. Without further ado, here’s how to watch NFL playoff games.

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How to watch NFL playoff games through the Super Bowl

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With the rise of streaming services, there are more places than ever to watch football, and that goes for the playoffs as well. Gone are the days when one or two networks carried all of the games, the games are on a wide variety of platforms, but we’ve got your back with this NFL playoff-watching guide. Remember that you can stream every  NFL playoff game on Fubo.

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Divisional round schedule

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AFC Divisional Playoffs – Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs

Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest to win a third straight Super Bowl this weekend against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs are led by veterans Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce yet again, while the Texans have young quarterback phenom C.J. Stroud and a defense that turned Chargers signal-caller Justin Herbert over four times last weekend. Kansas City shouldn’t overlook Houston; The Texans are a dangerous team. Houston coach DeMeco Ryans seems to know exactly what to say to his team when they head into a playoff game as the underdogs.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX

The Detroit Lions winning their first Super Bowl would feel like something out of a football movie to the loyal fans in Michigan. Quarterback Jared Goff and the record-breaking offensive of the Lions get to start that storybook journey this weekend against the surprising Washington Commanders. Quarterback Jayden Daniels led Washington into Tampa Bay and came out with a Wild Card round victory last weekend for the franchise’s first playoff win since 2005. If the Lions win, they’ll return to the NFC Championship Game for a second consecutive season, which is something they’ve never done before.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles

Time: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock

The Rams are playing for more than just NFL Playoffs glory as they carry the pride of Los Angeles on their backs after the city has endured unimaginable tragedy in the form of horrific wildfires. Moving their Wild Card game to Arizona didn’t bother them as they sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times and earned the right to play Philadelphia this weekend. The Eagles won a methodical game against a struggling Packers team, but the Rams will provide a lot more competition for Jalen Hurts and company.

AFC Divisional Playoffs – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

Time: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+

This is the best game of the weekend, and it might just be the best game of the NFL Playoffs this year when all is said and done. The Ravens and Bills are both looking to win the Super Bowl, but one team is going to be incredibly disappointed yet again. Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are probably going to finish first and second in MVP voting this season and they get to prove who’s truly the best in this battle of the titans.

AFC Championship Game

Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025, exact time TBD

Where to watch: CBS

The AFC Championship Game will be broadcast on CBS as usual. The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the last six AFC Championship Games. They only need to win one game to extend this streak.

NFC Championship Game

Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025, exact time TBD

Where to watch: FOX

The NFC Championship Game will again be broadcast on FOX. The NFC has a lot more parity than the AFC. Last year’s NFC champions, the San Francisco 49ers, did not make the playoffs this year after a poor 6-11 season.

Super Bowl LIX

Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, exact time TBD

Where to watch: FOX

Super Bowl LIX will rotate over to FOX for this year’s telecast. The game will take place at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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