By Mobi Roller 
United States
News Desk | Sports
The NFL games schedule for Wild Card weekend opened Saturday with multiple playoff matchups across U.S. stadiums, launching the 2025–26 postseason, according to league schedules and media reports. The opening round features six games spread over Saturday through Monday, with national broadcasts on major networks and streaming platforms, league officials said.
Saturday’s NFL games include two Wild Card matchups as the postseason begins following the conclusion of the regular season. The league’s expanded playoff format again brings 14 teams into contention, with higher seeds hosting games at their home stadiums, according to the NFL.
Media reports confirmed that kickoff times were staggered to maximize national viewership, with afternoon and prime-time windows carrying different games. Broadcast coverage is split among ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and digital partners, reflecting the league’s long-term media rights agreements.
Teams entering Saturday’s NFL games earned their spots through division titles or wild card berths, with matchups determined by regular-season records and conference seeding. According to league data, Wild Card weekend consistently delivers some of the most-watched games of the NFL calendar.
The opening slate comes amid strong fan interest, with ticket demand reported as high in several host cities. Secondary market activity increased following the release of official kickoff times, according to industry trackers cited by national outlets.
Additional NFL games continue Sunday and Monday to complete the Wild Card round, with winners advancing to the Divisional Playoffs next week. Full schedules, injury updates and broadcast details remain subject to league confirmation as the weekend unfolds.
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