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NFL Playoffs 2026
Wild Card · Divisional · Conference Championships · Super Bowl LXI
The 2026-27 NFL Playoffs begin with Wild Card Weekend on January 9–11, 2027. The postseason features 14 teams — 7 from the AFC and 7 from the NFC — in a single-elimination bracket. The #1 seed in each conference earns a first-round bye. Conference Championships are January 24–25, 2027. Super Bowl LXI is February 14, 2027 (Valentine's Day) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, airing on Fox. SportBusy tracks every NFL playoff game, result, and bracket update.
2026–27 NFL Playoffs Schedule
| Round | Dates | Games | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Weekend | January 9–11, 2027 | 6 | 6 games. The #1 seed in each conference receives a bye. Seeds 2–7 play. |
| Divisional Round | January 16–18, 2027 | 4 | 4 games. The #1 seeds return. 8 teams remain (4 per conference). |
| Conference Championships | January 24–25, 2027 | 2 | AFC Championship and NFC Championship. Winners meet in Super Bowl LXI. |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 1 | Super Bowl LXI. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (Caesars Superdome). Kickoff 6:30 PM ET on Fox. |
Playoff Format
Teams
14 teams (7 per conference)
Rounds
Wild Card → Divisional → Conference Championships → Super Bowl
Format
Single elimination — one loss and you're out
Bye Weeks
#1 seed in each conference earns a first-round bye
Home Field
Higher seed hosts all games through Conference Championships
Super Bowl Date
February 14, 2027 (Valentine's Day)
Super Bowl Venue
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Super Bowl Network
Fox (broadcast), 4K on Tubi
Recent Super Bowl Champions
| Season | Champion | Opponent | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TBD | TBD | — | New Orleans, LA |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Eagles | Kansas City Chiefs | 40–22 | New Orleans, LA |
| 2023-24 | Kansas City Chiefs | San Francisco 49ers | 25–22 (OT) | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2022-23 | Kansas City Chiefs | Philadelphia Eagles | 38–35 | Glendale, AZ |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Rams | Cincinnati Bengals | 23–20 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kansas City Chiefs | 31–9 | Tampa, FL |
| 2019-20 | Kansas City Chiefs | San Francisco 49ers | 31–20 | Miami, FL |
NFL Playoffs FAQ
When does the NFL Playoffs 2026 start?
The 2026-27 NFL Playoffs begin with Wild Card Weekend on January 9–11, 2027. The postseason runs through Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 in New Orleans.
When is the 2027 Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Valentine's Day — at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kickoff is at 6:30 PM ET on Fox.
Where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Superdome has a capacity of approximately 73,000 and has hosted the Super Bowl multiple times, most recently in 2013.
How does the NFL playoff format work?
The NFL Playoffs feature 14 teams (7 per conference). The #1 seed in each conference gets a first-round bye. Seeds 2–7 play in Wild Card Weekend. It's single-elimination — one loss ends your season. Higher seeds host games through the Conference Championships.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
14 teams make the NFL playoffs — 7 from the AFC and 7 from the NFC. Each conference sends 4 division winners and 3 wild card teams. Only 1 team per conference (the #1 seed) gets a bye in the first round.
What channel is the NFL Playoffs on?
NFL Playoff games air across CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN/ABC, and ESPN+ depending on the round and matchup. The Super Bowl (LXI) airs on Fox and Tubi. Wild Card games can also stream on NFL+.
Who won the Super Bowl this year?
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. It was Philadelphia's second Super Bowl title.
When does NFL free agency 2026 open?
NFL Free Agency 2026 opens on March 11, 2026. The NFL Draft 2026 is April 23-25. These mark the beginning of roster-building for the 2026 NFL regular season, which kicks off in September 2026.
What is the NFL playoff seeding format?
NFL playoff seeding is determined by conference record. All 4 division winners are seeded 1–4 (with the best records ranked higher). The top 3 wild card teams are seeds 5–7. The #1 seed gets a bye; #2 hosts #7, #3 hosts #6, #4 hosts #5.
When is the NFL season 2026?
The 2026 NFL regular season kicks off on September 10, 2026 with NFL Week 1. The regular season runs 18 weeks through January 4, 2027. Playoffs begin January 9, 2027, with Super Bowl LXI on February 14.