And then there were four: The winners of the AFC and NFC Divisional Round matchups will continue their campaigns for a coveted spot in Super Bowl LIX in the Conference Championship games this weekend. This post will give you all the information you need to watch the Conference Round of the NFL playoffs live at home.
Keep reading below for channel information, game times and more.
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WHICH TEAMS MADE THE 2024-25 NFL CONFERENCE ROUND?
After an intense Divisional Round, four of the league’s best teams are moving on to the Conference Round to determine the 2024-25 AFC and NFC conference champions. Here are the matchups for both Conference Round games:
AFC
Buffalo Bills (2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1)
Two top rivals in the AFC meet once again.
Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, perennial fixtures in the playoffs and Super Bowl champions for three of the last four years, have cost Josh Allen and the Bills a shot at a Super Bowl title of their own on multiple occasions. The Chiefs took down the Bills during the 2020 AFC Championship game en route to their first Super Bowl title of the Reid-Mahomes era, and they eliminated them in the Divisional Round in both 2021 (in a now-infamous overtime that led to OT rules changes) and 2023. That’s all despite the Bills holding a superior regular season record against Kansas City.
If the Chiefs win this one, they’ll head to Super Bowl LIX and have a realistic shot at becoming the first team to ever pull of three consecutive Super Bowl wins. If the Bills emerge victorious, it’ll be a trip to the big game that Allen has been working steadily toward since he joined the NFL.
NFC
Washington Commanders (6) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (2)
The Washington Commanders, helmed by head coach-quarterback duo Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels, have been one of the 2024-25 season’s most exciting storylines. Rookie QB Daniels, the second overall draft pick last April, has breathed new life into a team that went 4-13 last season. This year, the script has flipped entirely, with the team riding a 12-5 record to the 6-seed in the NFC.
After dispatching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and shockingly upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, the Commanders will face Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have been regular playoffs contenders, and, with a tough defense and equally prolific offense featuring the likes of running back Saquon Barkley and wideout A.J. Brown, this will not be an easy matchup for the Commanders.
But if Washington has shown anything this season, it’s the ability to deliver surprises.
NFL PLAYOFF CONFERENCE ROUND FULL SCHEDULE & WATCH INFORMATION
Here’s when and where to catch both of the Conference Championship games:
NFC Conference Championship: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Game Time: 3 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: FOX
AFC Conference Championship: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Game Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: CBS
SUPER BOWL LIX DATE & TIME
The two victors of the Conference Round will meet at Super Bowl LIX in at the Caesers Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Super Bowl LIX
AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Game Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: FOX
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How to Watch NFL Playoff Games?
From Wild Card Weekend through the Divisional and Conference Championships all the way to the Super Bowl, the games can be found on different channels, including CBS, FOX, or NBC. Find full tune-in info above.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
Each postseason, 14 teams make it to the NFL playoffs. This includes seven teams from the AFC and seven teams from the NFC. The top team from each conference receives a Wild Card Round bye.
When do NFL playoffs start?
The NFL playoffs kick off on Saturday, January 11, 2025 and finish with Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
How do NFL playoffs work?
Seven teams from each conference (14 total) make it to the NFL postseason. This includes four division winners and three wildcard teams. The top-seeded team from each conference will receive a bye week to begin the postseason and will also get home-field advantage. Each winner from the postseason games (division/conference championships) will move forward, while the losing team is removed. The playoffs will culminate with the big game, Super Bowl LIX, on February 9, 2025.
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