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NFL games resumed Saturday as the league’s Wild Card round opened the 2025–26 postseason, with multiple matchups scheduled across major U.S. stadiums, according to league schedules and media reports. The opening games marked the start of the single-elimination phase of the NFL Playoffs, drawing national television audiences and setting the path toward the Super Bowl.
The weekend slate includes contests featuring teams that secured playoff berths during the regular season, with kickoff times staggered throughout Saturday and Sunday. Coverage is being carried across major broadcast and cable networks, with streaming options also available, according to network listings cited by national outlets.
Several games are being played in prominent NFL venues, reflecting the league’s standard playoff format in which higher-seeded teams host Wild Card matchups. Stadium officials in multiple cities reported heightened security and increased staffing levels as fan attendance surged for the opening round.
Ticket sales for the Wild Card games remained strong heading into the weekend, with resale markets reflecting elevated demand in football-heavy markets. League data and reporting from national sports media indicated that many matchups sold out shortly after postseason qualification was confirmed.
The Wild Card round is expected to continue through the weekend before advancing teams move on to the Divisional Round next week. Additional scheduling details and broadcast information will be finalized as results are confirmed.
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