NFL Playoff Schedule 2024: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Channel
The 2024 NFL Playoff Schedule will kick off with the Wild Card round on January 13, 2024, and conclude with the NFL Championship game (Super Bowl 2024) on Sunday, February 11, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The NFL playoffs are a single-elimination tournament where the top seven teams from the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference race for the Championship Trophy.
This year, the NFL playoffs promise to be more competitive than ever. Here is everything you need to know about the NFL playoff schedule, including dates, times, TV channels and options for live streaming online.
When do the NFL playoffs start in 2024?
The NFL playoffs start on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
2024 NFL Playoff Games at a Glance:
- Wild-card games: January 13-15
- Divisional games: January 20-21
- Conference championships: January 28
- Pro Bowl Game: February 4
- Super Bowl LVIII: February 11
How many teams make the playoffs?
The top 14 teams will compete. The top-seeded team of the AFC and NFC conference will receive a first-round bye and home-field advantage. The lowest remaining seeds will play the number 1 seeds in the second round.
NFL Wild Card playoff games
The NFL Wild Card playoff games will be played from Saturday, January 13, to Monday, January 15. A total of six Wild Card Games will be played, with two games scheduled for Saturday, two for Sunday, and two for Monday.
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | Browns vs Texans | 4:30 p.m. ET | NRG Stadium | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo | 14-45 |
| Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | Dolphins vs Chiefs | 8:00 p.m. ET | Arrowhead Stadium | Peacock | 7-26 |
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | Packers vs Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. ET | AT&T Stadium | FOX | 48-32 |
| Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | Rams vs Lions | 8:00 p.m. ET | Ford Field | NBC | 23-24 |
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 15, 2024 | Steelers vs Bills | 4:30 p.m. | Highmark Stadium | CBS/Paramount+ | 17-31 |
| Mon, Jan 15, 2024 | Eagles vs Buccaneers | 8:00 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | ESPN/ABC/ESPN+ | 9-32 |
NFL Divisional playoff games
The 2024 NFL Divisional playoff games will take place from January 20 to January 21.
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 20, 2024 | Texans vs Ravens | 4:30 p.m. ET | M&T Bank Stadium | ESPN/ABC | 10-34 |
| Sat, Jan 20, 2024 | Packers vs 49ers | 8:15 p.m. ET | Levi’s Stadium | FOX | 21-24 |
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 21, 2024 | Buccaneers vs Lions | 3 p.m. ET | Ford Field | NBC/Peacock | 23-31 |
| Sun, Jan 21, 2024 | Chiefs vs Bills | 6:30 p.m. ET | Highmark Stadium | CBS, Paramount+ | 27-24 |
NFL Conference Championship 2024
| Date | Matchup | Start time | Location | TV Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 28, 2024 | NFC Championship Game 49ers vs. Lions | 6:30 p.m. ET | Levi’s Stadium | FOX | – |
| Sun, Jan 28, 2024 | AFC Championship Game Ravens vs. Chiefs | 3:00 p.m. ET | M&T Bank Stadium | CBS | – |
Super Bowl 2024
Super Bowl 2024 is taking place on Sunday, February 11th, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The location is Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. So, those who haven’t attended the stadium could reclaim their seat for the next Super Bowl.
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | Location | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 | Super Bowl LVIII AFC Champ vs. NFC Champ | 6:30 pm ET | Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada | CBS |
How to watch the NFL Playoffs Live Stream or on TV?
The 2024 NFL Playoff games will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Peacock. If you have these channels through your cable provider, you can watch the NFL Playoffs 2024 for free using your TV provider login details on their official websites or apps.
If you do not have these channels in your TV package, or if you are not subscribed to a TV provider, or if you simply prefer streaming, services like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and FuboTV include the channels that broadcast NFL games.
These services require a subscription, but they often offer free trials. For example, FuboTV offers a 7-day free trial for new users
How does the 2024 NFL playoff system work?
The 2024 NFL playoff system is designed to be exciting and competitive, ensuring that the best teams make it to the postseason. Under this system, a total of 14 teams qualify for the playoffs, with seven from each conference (AFC and NFC).
These include the four division winners in each conference and three wild card teams with the best records outside of the division winners. The team with the top record in each conference earns a first-round bye, advancing directly to the Divisional Round.
The remaining teams face off in the Wild Card Round, with the lowest-seeded wild card team playing the division winner with the best record, and so on. The playoffs culminate in the Conference Championships, followed by the Super Bowl, where the AFC and NFC champions face off for the ultimate NFL glory.
This system not only rewards regular-season performance but also adds an element of unpredictability and excitement to the postseason.
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