The Los Angeles Rams’ next game is in the 2026 NFL Divisional Round, and they will face either the Seattle Seahawks or the Chicago Bears, depending on the results of the other Wild Card games this weekend.

Current Playoff Status

The Rams just beat the Carolina Panthers 34–31 in the NFC Wild Card Round, advancing to the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. As a wild‑card team, they will play on the road against one of the top two NFC seeds.

How the Next Opponent Is Decided

The NFL playoff bracket is set so that the top seed (Seattle Seahawks) hosts the lowest remaining seed, while the No. 2 seed (Chicago Bears) hosts the other remaining team.

  • If the Bears lose to the Packers in their Wild Card game, then the Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round.
  • If the Bears beat the Packers, then the Rams will play the Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round.

So, the Rams’ next opponent will be whichever of those two teams (Seahawks or Bears) ends up as the higher seed after the Wild Card weekend.

When and Where

The Divisional Round game will be played on Saturday, January 17, 2026, or Sunday, January 18, 2026 , at the home stadium of the higher seed (either Lumen Field in Seattle or Soldier Field in Chicago). The exact date and kickoff time will be announced once all Wild Card results are in.

What’s at Stake

A win in the Divisional Round would send the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where they could face the winner of the 49ers–Eagles matchup (or another NFC semifinal pairing, depending on results). A loss, of course, ends their 2026 postseason run.

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