When do the NFL playoffs start? Dates: Jan. 10-12, 2026 This year's playoffs will start with a three-day slate of wild-card round games the weekend after Week 18.

2025 NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE: Bills-Ravens rematch tops 8 best primetime games NFL playoffs schedule. All dates are in 2026. Wild-card round: Jan. 10-12 Divisional round: Jan. 17-18 Conference ...

All 14 NFL playoff spots will be locked up by the end of Week 18. Here's a look at the teams that have already clinched entering final week.

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