An eventful Wild Card Weekend settled it -- the Detroit Lions will be hosting the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of playoffs. The highly-anticipated matchup is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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Dan Campbell discussed the excitement of the unknown with reporters on Monday as the Lions prepare to host the Washington Commanders in Saturday’s divisional round at Ford Field. Washington is an unfamiliar opponent for Detroit, and Campbell noted that the uncertainty adds a unique element to the matchup.

The average ticket price for Saturday's Lions vs. Commanders game are already setting NFL records as the most expensive in league history.

“The game between the Commanders and Lions has all the makings of a high-demand matchup - a team that just won its first playoff game since 2006 competing against America’s favorite team. It’s the hottest ticket of the weekend by far, nearly tripling the sales of the other divisional round games," said Adam Budelli, a StubHub spokesperson.