NFL Conference Finals 2026: schedules and where to watch the games heading to the Super Bowl

The route to Super Bowl 2026 is already defined, since the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams sealed their pass to the NFL conference finals after winning this Sunday in the Divisional Round, in a day marked by extreme cold, dramatic comebacks and definitions in overtime.

With these results, the crossings by the American Conference (AFC) and National Conference (NFC) championshipsboth scheduled to be played next Sunday, January 25, with transmission in Mexico through open television, pay television and streaming platforms.

Patriots return to AFC finals without Tom Brady

For the first time since the release of Tom BradyNew England returned to an AFC final after beating the Houston Texans 28-16 at Gillette Stadium. The team broke a streak of three seasons without playoffs and confirmed the change of era with Drake Maye as quarterback.

Despite the weather complications, Maye completed 16 of 26 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns, one of them decisive in the fourth quarter. The victory also had a Latin seal, with the Venezuelan kicker Andres Borregales perfect in extra points and the Colombian defender Christian González as a key piece in containment.

Now, the Patriots will face the Denver Broncos for the third time in history in a conference final, a match that in previous editions has favored the Denver team.

Rams advance in overtime and go for the NFC title

In the most dramatic duel, the Rams beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime thanks to a 42-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis. The game was extended after Caleb Williams tied the score in the final seconds of regulation.

The victory placed Los Angeles in the NFC final, where they will face the Seattle Seahawksin a duel that promises defensive intensity and a strong divisional rivalry. Quarterback Matthew Stafford highlighted his team’s ability to endure under pressure and advance in adverse conditions.