The NFL Championship Game became the NFC Championship Game when the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. The game has become a highly anticipated showdown between the winners of the NFC divisional round to determine which team will represent the conference on the NFL's biggest stage -- the Super Bowl. The higher-seeded team hosts the NFC Championship Game.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the 2024 game, marking the fifth time division rivals have met for a conference championship since 2000. Each of the previous four winners went on to win the Super Bowl that season.