Thirty-two teams compete in the NFL every year, but only one can call itself champion.
Last February, thePhiladelphia Eaglesdominated theKansas City Chiefsfor their second Super Bowl win of the last decade. That win ended the Chiefs' hopes for a three-peat in their fifth Super Bowl appearance in the last six seasons.
Kansas City will miss the playoffs entirely this year, but Philadelphia is back again with hopes of a repeat of its own. They'll face stiff competition from the rest of the NFC field in what's been a dynamic hierarchy atop the standings.
Fourteen teams are competing for the sports' ultimate prize: a Super Bowl victory and the Lombardi Trophy. The playoff field features at least five teams that did not reach the postseason last year. It's a wide-open competition for who will be the final team standing.
The final game of the year will be Super Bowl 60. Here's everything to know about the game as the postseason begins:
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
When is Super Bowl 60?
Super Bowl 60 is the final game of the NFL postseason this year. It'll be held on Feb. 8, 2026 following an extra week off after the conference championship rounds.
Super Bowl 60 kickoff time
Kickoff for Super Bowl 60 is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where is Super Bowl 60?
Super Bowl 60 will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers. This is the second Super Bowl to be played at the stadium; the first was Super Bowl 50 back in 2016 between theCarolina PanthersandDenver Broncos.
NFL postseason schedule
Here's how the full schedule breaks down for the 2024-25 NFL playoffs.
Wild card round: Jan. 10-12, 2026
Divisional round: Jan. 17-18, 2026
Conference championship: Jan. 25, 2026
Super Bowl: Feb. 8, 2026
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