2027 NFL Playoff Schedule
The 2027 NFL Playoffs is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Jan 16, 2027, with the Wild-Card Round then the winners will meet for the Divisional Round played between Jan 23-24, 2027, then the Conference championship game is set for Sunday, Jan 31, 2027, and the final playoff game, Super Bowl LXI is scheduled on Sunday, Feb 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
NFL Playoffs 2027 key dates
- 2027 NFL Week 18 date: Sunday, January 10
- 2027 NFL Wild-Card: Jan 16-18, 2027
- 2027 Divisional Round: Jan 23-24, 2027
- 2027 Conference championship game: Sunday, Jan 31
- 2027 Super Bowl LXI: Sunday, Feb 14, 2027 (SoFi Stadium)
2027 NFL Playoff Schedule:
Saturday, January 16
| Wild Card Round | Time (ET) | TV |
| Seed no. 4 vs 5 (AFC) | 4:30 PM | NBC |
| Seed no. 3 vs 6 (AFC) | 8:00 PM | NBC |
Sunday, January 17
| Wild Card Round | Time (ET) | TV |
| Seed no. 2 vs 7 (AFC) | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Seed no 3 vs 6 (NFC) | 4:30 PM | FOX |
| Seed no. 2 vs 7 (NFC) | 8:00 PM | CBS |
Monday, January 18
| Wild Card Round | Time (ET) | TV |
| Seed no. 4 vs 5 (NFC) | 8:00 PM | ABC |
Divisional Playoffs
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Sat, Jan. 23 | Seed no. 1 vs lowest seed (AFC) | 4:30 PM | ABC |
| Sat, Jan. 23 | Seed no. 1 vs lowest seed (NFC) | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Jan. 24 | Winner of 2/3/4/5 vs Winner of 2/3/4/5 | 3:00 PM | NBC |
| Sun, Jan. 24 | Winner of 2/3/4/5 vs Winner of 2/3/4/5 | 6:30 PM | CBS |
Conference championships
Sunday, January 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| AFC Championship | 3:00 PM | CBS |
| NFC Championship | 6:30 PM | FOX |
When is Super Bowl 2027?
The 2027 Super Bowl Game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Feb 14, 2024, at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, starting at 6:30 PM ET air on ABC and ESPN.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Sunday, Feb. 14 | AFC (Champion) vs NFC (Champion) | 6:30 PM | ESPN, ABC |
2027 NFL Playoffs FAQ
Where will the 2027 Super Bowl be played?
- Super Bowl LXI will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
What month do the NFL playoffs start?
- The National Football League playoffs begin in January 2027, starting with the Wild-Card Round.
Who will win the Super Bowl in 2027?
- The winner of Super Bowl LXI will be determined after the 2026 NFL season playoffs. You can see our playoff Picks and Predictions.
What channel is set for the 2027 NFL playoffs?
- The 2027 National Football League playoffs will be broadcast across several networks. Wild-Card Round games are scheduled to air on CBS, FOX, NBC (with streaming on Peacock), ESPN / ABC, and streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
- The Conference Championship games will air on FOX (NFC Championship) and CBS, with streaming on Paramount+ (AFC Championship). The playoffs conclude with Super Bowl LXI broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
Who is broadcasting the Super Bowl in 2027?
- Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast nationally by ESPN and ABC.
What date is Super Bowl Sunday in 2027?
- Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at 6:30 PM ET.
Who defends the Super Bowl LXI?
The defending champions heading into Super Bowl LXI are the Seattle Seahawks. They won Super Bowl LX by defeating the New England Patriots 29-13, making Seattle the team that will defend the title during the 2026 NFL season and the 2027 playoffs.
Is it possible to stream the 2027 NFL Playoff game for free?
- If you don’t have cable, you can watch the 2027 NFL Playoffs for free by signing up for FuboTV, which has a 7-day free trial.
Where is the 2028 Super Bowl?
- Super Bowl LXII will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Future Dates of the NFL Playoffs
| Season | 2027 | 2028 |
| Wild Card | Jan 16-18 | Jan 15-17 |
| Divisional | Jan 23-24 | Jan 22-23 |
| Conference Final | Jan 31 | Jan 30 |
| Super Bowl | LXI (Feb 14) | LXII (Feb 13) |
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