How To Watch The 2024 NFL Playoffs
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Posted on Nov 18, 2024 | 11:00am
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It all comes down to this: the NFL playoffs. The postseason will see teams compete in win-or-go-home, do-or-die games. Big plays will be made, legends will be forged – and one lucky group of fans will see their favorites claim the ultimate prize.
Fired up? Good, because we're here to fuel your passion with a guide to everything you need to know to watch and stream the NFL playoffs, including an outline of every postseason showdown to be presented live by the NFL on CBS. Let's get to it.
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In all, there are four rounds of the NFL playoffs: the Wild Card round; the Divisional round; the Championship round; and, finally, Super Bowl action.
This upcoming postseason, the NFL on CBS features playoff games in the Super Wild Card and Divisional rounds, and concludes with the 2025 AFC Championship Game, set for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
In general, the NFL playoffs boast the winners of the eight divisions: the AFC East, the AFC North, the AFC South, the AFC West, the NFC East, the NFC North, the NFC South, and the NFC West. They also feature six Wild Card teams: three from the AFC, and three from the NFC. Playoff seeding is determined by a number of factors, including division and conference standings.
A total of 14 teams make the NFL playoffs -- seven from the NFC, and seven from the AFC. The seven AFC teams are whittled to two who square off against each other in the AFC Championship Game. The same math applies to the NFC playoff teams; they vie for spots in the NFC Championship Game.
The winner of the AFC Championship Game and the winner of the NFC Championship Game earn Super Bowl berths.
Last postseason, the AFC Championship Game found the Chiefs heading to Baltimore to take on the Ravens, with the 49ers matched against the hosting Lions in the NFC Championship Game. Both road teams prevailed. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs held off Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, 17-10. The 49ers pulled off a 34-31 comeback win over the Lions.
In the end, the Chiefs emerged as Super Bowl LVIII champs; they defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win marked the Chiefs' fourth Super Bowl triumph. In the era of Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, it was the franchise's third triumph in five seasons, as well as its second straight.
Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
See below for the outline of the NFL playoffs. The schedule is current as of publication, and is subject to change. Check back here for updates, as well as scores.
* In general, any NFL playoff games airing on CBS can be streamed live with Paramount+.
DIVISIONAL
* In general, any NFL playoff games airing on CBS can be streamed live with Paramount+.
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
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It all comes down to this: the NFL playoffs. The postseason will see teams compete in win-or-go-home, do-or-die games. Big plays will be made, legends will be forged – and one lucky group of fans will see their favorites claim the ultimate prize.
Fired up? Good, because we're here to fuel your passion with a guide to everything you need to know to watch and stream the NFL playoffs, including an outline of every postseason showdown to be presented live by the NFL on CBS. Let's get to it.
How to watch the NFL playoffs?
NFL playoff games can be watched on a number of channels and streaming services. NFL playoff games broadcast by CBS can be watched live on your local CBS station, and streamed live from any device with Paramount+.When do the NFL playoffs start?
The NFL playoffs are scheduled to kick off Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, through Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, with the games of Super Wild Card Weekend. The chase concludes on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2024, with Super Bowl LVIX.In all, there are four rounds of the NFL playoffs: the Wild Card round; the Divisional round; the Championship round; and, finally, Super Bowl action.
This upcoming postseason, the NFL on CBS features playoff games in the Super Wild Card and Divisional rounds, and concludes with the 2025 AFC Championship Game, set for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
What is the NFL playoffs picture?
As of publication, the teams for the NFL playoffs are not set. Heading into this season's Week 12 games, the Chiefs (9-1 overall) are the top team in the AFC standings; the Lions (9-1 overall) lead the way in the NFC. You can follow along, and watch the playoff picture develop at CBSSports.com. And you can get all the scores of all the games, all season long, in our NFL season guide.In general, the NFL playoffs boast the winners of the eight divisions: the AFC East, the AFC North, the AFC South, the AFC West, the NFC East, the NFC North, the NFC South, and the NFC West. They also feature six Wild Card teams: three from the AFC, and three from the NFC. Playoff seeding is determined by a number of factors, including division and conference standings.
A total of 14 teams make the NFL playoffs -- seven from the NFC, and seven from the AFC. The seven AFC teams are whittled to two who square off against each other in the AFC Championship Game. The same math applies to the NFC playoff teams; they vie for spots in the NFC Championship Game.
The winner of the AFC Championship Game and the winner of the NFC Championship Game earn Super Bowl berths.
Last postseason, the AFC Championship Game found the Chiefs heading to Baltimore to take on the Ravens, with the 49ers matched against the hosting Lions in the NFC Championship Game. Both road teams prevailed. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs held off Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, 17-10. The 49ers pulled off a 34-31 comeback win over the Lions.
In the end, the Chiefs emerged as Super Bowl LVIII champs; they defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win marked the Chiefs' fourth Super Bowl triumph. In the era of Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, it was the franchise's third triumph in five seasons, as well as its second straight.
Where will the NFL playoff games be played?
As things stand now, locations of the first three rounds of the NFL playoffs are to be determined, but here's what to expect: For Super Wild Card Weekend, the Divisional and Championship games, the team with the better regular-season record will host their opponents.Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
What is the NFL playoff schedule?
As of publication, the NFL playoff bracket is not set. In general, the NFL on CBS will present four playoff games, including two Super Wild Card Weekend games, and the 2025 AFC Championship Game.See below for the outline of the NFL playoffs. The schedule is current as of publication, and is subject to change. Check back here for updates, as well as scores.
NFL playoffs schedule
SUPER WILD CARD WEEKEND- Dates: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025-Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
- Times: TBD
- Teams: TBD
- Locations: TBD
- Channels: TBD
- Streaming: TBD*
* In general, any NFL playoff games airing on CBS can be streamed live with Paramount+.
DIVISIONAL
- Dates: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025-Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025
- Times: TBD
- Teams: TBD
- Locations: TBD
- Channels: TBD
- Streaming: TBD*
* In general, any NFL playoff games airing on CBS can be streamed live with Paramount+.
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
- Time: 3 PM, ET
- Teams: TBD
- Location: TBD
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM, ET
- Teams: TBD
- Location: TBD
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
SUPER BOWL LIX
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM, ET
- Teams: AFC champion vs. NFC champion
- Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Channel: FOX
How to watch NFL playoff games without cable?
You can watch NFL playoff games presented by the NFL on CBS without cable by streaming them live on your screen or device with Paramount+. You also can watch NFL on CBS playoff games live by tuning in CBS on a TV with a digital antenna.How can I watch the NFL playoffs on my mobile device?
As with the regular season, you can stream NFL on CBS playoff games, including the 2025 AFC Championship Game, live from your phone, tablet, or Android device with the Paramount+ app. The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.- iPhone or iPad: Paramount+ on App Store
- Android phone or tablet: Paramount+ on Google Play
Where can I watch NFL on CBS playoff games?
You can watch the NFL on CBS playoff football games live on TV via your local CBS station, and/or stream them live on your screen or device with Paramount+. Choose your streaming device from the list below, and read the instructions on how to get started:- Computer or mobile web
- iPhone or iPad
- Android phone or tablet
- Apple TV (4th generation or later)
- Android TV
- Fire TV
- Portal TV
- Roku
- LG TV
- Samsung TV
- Vizio TV
- Xbox
- PlayStation 4 and 5
- Xfinity device
- Cox Contour box
- Gemini