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The NFL’s Wild Card Round has ended, which means it's time for the Divisional Round playoff. The schedule for the same is set, putting the league’s remaining contenders one step closer to Super Bowl LX.
The hopes for eight franchises are still alive as they fight for Super Bowl LX whihv has been set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The next round of the league will be played this week, and here is all you need to know about the schedule and more.
NFL Divisional Round playoff schedule: Teams, fixtures, date, time, and more
The top seeds in each conference reach the postseason at this stage. The Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while the Denver Broncos lead the top spot in the AFC.
Talking about the AFC Wild Card results, the Broncos received a bye as the top seed in the conference. The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers with a score of 3-16, while the Buffalo Bills are coming off a 27-24 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Additionally, the Houston Texans won 30-6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
AFC Divisional Round fixtures and kick-off times
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Buffallo Bills vs Denver Broncos
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Houston Texans vs New England Patriots
Talking about the NFC Wild Card results, the Seattle Seahawks received a bye following being the top seed of the conference. The Green Bay Packers were defeated by the Chicago Bears with a score of 31-27.
Additionally, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19, while the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Carolina Panthers with a score of 34-31.
NFC Divisional Round fixtures and kick-off times
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET
- San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears
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