All articles tagged with #playoff schedule
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NCAA.com
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff features a 12-team format with games from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, culminating in the national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Key matchups include quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship game, all broadcast on ESPN.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Lookout Landing
The MLB announced the ALDS schedule with the Seattle Mariners set to start their series at home against the Detroit Tigers, with George Kirby and Luis Castillo as the Game 1 and 2 starters respectively. The Tigers plan a bullpen approach for Game 1, with Troy Melton starting, and Tarik Skubal expected to pitch in Game 2. The series features strategic pitching matchups and a notable umpiring crew, with games scheduled for late Saturday and Sunday nights at T-Mobile Park.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners will play their ALDS games against the winner of the AL Wild Card Series between the Guardians and Tigers, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at either 1:08 p.m. or 5:38 p.m., and Game 2 on Sunday at 5:03 p.m. Both games will be at T-Mobile Park, with broadcast details depending on the opponent, and radio coverage available on Seattle Sports app and local stations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Oregon coach Dan Lanning advocates for a college football playoff schedule similar to the NFL, with fewer long layoffs and an earlier season end, to improve team readiness and align with recruiting and calendar considerations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
The College Football Playoff has released its 2024 schedule, marking the first year of the new 12-team format. The playoffs will begin on December 20, 2024, and conclude with the National Championship on January 20, 2025. The top four ranked teams will receive byes in the first round, and the quarterfinals will be played as the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, with the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl serving as semifinal matchups. The National Championship will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference by defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA's play-in tournament, setting up a first-round playoff series against the No. 2 seeded New York Knicks. The schedule for the best-of-seven series has been released, with the first game set for April 20 on ESPN. The Sixers lost three of four regular-season games against the Knicks, and head coach Nick Nurse praised the Knicks' performance, acknowledging the challenge ahead. Both teams have first-time All-Star guards in Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey, and the Sixers will look to rely on Joel Embiid's presence as they aim to overcome the Knicks' physical and tough playing style.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Niners Wire
The 49ers will host the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game after the Lions defeated the Buccaneers 31-23 in their divisional playoff matchup. The game is scheduled for 3:30pm on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Levi’s Stadium. This will be the third postseason meeting between the two teams, with the 49ers holding a 39-28-1 all-time record against the Lions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Awful Announcing
The NFL has released provisional schedules for the Divisional Round playoffs, with some variables still to be determined. The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills game has been rescheduled to Monday due to potential weather issues. Two possible schedules have been outlined depending on the outcome of Monday's game, with the Houston Texans set to play the first game of the weekend on Saturday night. The schedule was released following the Lions' win over the Rams on Sunday night.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions will play in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 21 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, marking the first time they have reached this stage since 1991. Their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. This will be the first time in team history that Detroit will host two playoff games in one offseason. The full NFL Divisional round schedule includes matchups such as Texans at Ravens or Chiefs, Packers at 49ers, and Chiefs at Bills or Steelers at Ravens.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at 8 p.m. for the NFL's wild card weekend, with the game airing locally on NBC6 and nationally on Peacock streaming service. The Dolphins suffered more injuries to their edge defenders in their recent loss to the Bills, with Andrew Van Ginkel and Cameron Goode both exiting the game with injuries. Despite the setbacks, there is optimism about the status of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Raheem Mostert for the upcoming playoff game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a spot in the NFL playoffs and are set to play in either the Saturday night or Sunday afternoon timeslot during Wild Card weekend. The specific opponent and time of their game will depend on the outcome of the Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins game. If the Bills win, the Steelers will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night, and if the Dolphins win, they will play the Bills on Sunday afternoon. Regardless of the outcome, the game will be broadcast locally and won't require a Peacock subscription.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Arizona Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks have advanced to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2007 after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their next opponent will be either the Philadelphia Phillies or the Atlanta Braves, with the Phillies currently leading the series 2-1. The Diamondbacks' NLCS schedule has been announced, with Game 1 set for Monday, October 16th.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FantasyPros
Planning for a favorable playoff schedule is a smart move in fantasy football. Here are eight players to target in the draft who have an easier fantasy playoff schedule, including quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Kirk Cousins, running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Josh Jacobs, wide receivers Chris Olave and Christian Watson, and tight ends Dalton Schultz and Chigoziem Okonkwo.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by LA Kings Insider
The LA Kings have secured a spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with five regular-season games remaining. Playoff tickets are on sale, but the seeding, opponent, and schedule are yet to be determined. The Kings could finish anywhere from 1st through 7th in the Western Conference and have nine potential round one opponents. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 17, with the Kings' regular season ending on April 13. The series will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.