Important dates for the 2024-25 season – NBC Los Angeles

The midway point of the NFL regular season is upon us, so it's understandable that now that the trade deadline has passed, we're starting to set dates for the next big football schedule this winter: the playoffs.

Even though the postseason doesn't begin until early 2025, fans can expect four rounds of action that include an expanded group of seven teams for each conference.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be aiming for a historic three-peat as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce continue to anchor the team, but there will be contenders hoping to be spoilsports.

So when do the 2024-25 playoffs begin? Here are the key dates you should know:

When does the NFL regular season end?

The NFL regular season ends with Week 18 action on January 5th.

When do the NFL playoffs start?

The 2024-25 NFL Playoffs begin with Super Wild Card Weekend, scheduled for March 11-13. January is planned.

2025 NFL Playoffs Schedule

Here are the dates for each NFL playoff round in 2025:

• Super Wildcard Weekend: Saturday, January 11th – Monday, January 13th
• Divisional round: Saturday, January 18th – Sunday, January 19th
• Conference Championships: Sunday, January 26th

When will the Pro Bowl 2025 take place?

The 2025 Pro Bowl games will take place on Sunday, February 2nd.

When is Super Bowl 2025?

Super Bowl LIX takes place on Sunday, February 9th.

Where will the Super Bowl 2025 take place?

Super Bowl LIX will be played at Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints.

Once the 2025 game is confirmed, New Orleans would have hosted eight Super Bowls. Super Bowl IV was first played in 1970 and the last game was at Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.

The Lombardi Trophy is made of sterling silver from Tiffany & Co.