The NFL postseason has moved into the Divisional Round, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated weekends on the league calendar. After a dramatic Wild Card round, fans now turn their attention to when the league will officially announce the schedule for the NFC and AFC Championship Games.
When the NFL Will Announce the Conference Championship Schedule
The NFL will announce the official kickoff times and broadcast assignments for the NFC and AFC Championship Games after the conclusion of the Rams–Bears Divisional Round game. Because the final championship matchups are not determined until the last Divisional Round contest is completed, the league waits until that game ends before locking in the schedule.
Both the NFC and AFC Championship Games will be played on Sunday, January 25. As is customary, one game will be slotted into the early window, with the other scheduled for the later afternoon or early evening slot. The league will confirm which conference plays in each time window once the matchups are finalized.
The Divisional Round results will also determine the locations for the championship games. The highest remaining seed in each conference will host its respective title game.
NFL Divisional Round Preview and What Comes Next
The Divisional Round follows an eventful Wild Card Weekend. The Rams defeated the Panthers, the Bears mounted a comeback win against the Packers, the Bills edged the Jaguars, the 49ers eliminated the Eagles, the Patriots outlasted the Chargers, and the Texans advanced with a win over the Steelers.
With those results, all four Divisional Round matchups are now set. Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday, with the Broncos and Seahawks making their postseason debuts after earning first-round byes. With the league more wide-open than ever, the second round promises to be just as compelling as Wild Card Weekend.
Those outcomes will determine the final four teams competing for conference titles.
Once the Divisional Round concludes, the NFL will release full details for the championship games, including kickoff times, television networks, and streaming options. The league typically publishes the information across its official platforms shortly after the final game ends.
The winners of the NFC and AFC Championship Games will advance to Super Bowl LX, which will be played on Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With the postseason entering its decisive phase, the upcoming schedule announcement will finalize the path to the league’s biggest game.
