At a Glance
- The AFC and NFC title games will decide Super Bowl LX participants on January 25, 2025.
- Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks host as No. 1 seeds after divisional wins.
- Final opponents hinge on Sunday’s Patriots-Texans and Bears-Rams outcomes.
- Super Bowl LX kicks off February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, airing on NBC and Peacock.
Why it matters: Fans now know exactly when and where the next NFL champion will be crowned.
Championship Sunday is almost here, locking in the two conference winners who will clash in Super Bowl LX. The path is clear: four teams remain, with two final spots to be settled this weekend.
AFC Championship Picture
The No. 1 Denver Broncos advanced by edging the No. 6 Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime, despite losing quarterback Bo Nix to injury. They now wait for the winner of Sunday’s No. 2 New England Patriots vs. No. 5 Houston Texans matchup.
- If the Patriots win, New England travels to Denver.
- If the Texans win, Houston hits the road as the fifth seed.
The league’s playoff reseeding process no longer applies; the highest surviving seed hosts the title game.
NFC Championship Picture
The No. 1 Seattle Seahawks rolled past the No. 6 San Francisco 49ers 41-6 to secure home-field advantage. They will host either the No. 2 Chicago Bears or the No. 5 Los Angeles Rams, depending on who wins their Sunday showdown.
- A Bears victory sends Chicago to Seattle.
- A Rams upset puts Los Angeles on the road against the top seed.
Championship Sunday Schedule
Both games air on Sunday, January 25, 2025:
- 3 p.m. ET – AFC: Texans/Patriots at Broncos on CBS, streaming on Paramount+ and NFL+
- 6:30 p.m. ET – NFC: Rams/Bears at Seahawks on FOX, streaming on FOX One and NFL+
Super Bowl LX Details
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Broadcast: NBC and Peacock
The winners of the two title games will meet for the Lombardi Trophy under the lights in the Bay Area.
Key Takeaways
- Denver and Seattle control home-field after decisive divisional wins.
- Final opponents hinge on this weekend’s Patriots-Texans and Bears-Rams results.
- Fans can stream every snap on Paramount+, FOX One, or NFL+.
- The ultimate prize awaits on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium.
