For most major U.S. leagues, “the playoffs” coming up next are:

  • NFL playoffs (for the current 2025 NFL season) are scheduled to start with the Wild Card Round on January 10, 2026.
  • NBA Playoffs 2025 are scheduled to begin on April 19, 2025 , following the Play‑In Tournament (April 15–18).
  • MLB playoffs 2025 are scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 , with the four Wild Card Series.

If you meant a specific sport or league (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college football, etc.), say which one and the region, and the exact playoff start date for that competition can be pinned down more precisely.