2027 NFL Playoff Schedule
A total of 14 teams out of 32 will qualify for the 2027 NFL Postseason, sending seven teams each from the AFC and NFC conferences. Under the current NFL playoff system, the field in each conference is made up of four division winners (seeded No. 1 through No. 4) and three wild-card teams with the best remaining records (seeded No. 5 through No. 7).
The postseason structure functions through single-elimination rounds:
- The No. 1 Seed Advantage: The top seed in both the AFC and NFC earns a first-round bye and automatic home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. They skip the opening weekend and advance straight to the Divisional Round.
- Wild Card Weekend Matchups: The remaining six teams in each conference battle in the opening round based on their seeding: The No. 2 seed hosts the No. 7 seed, the No. 3 seed hosts the No. 6 seed, and the No. 4 seed hosts the No. 5 seed.
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 | TBD vs TBD | TBA | TBA |
| Sat, Jan. 23 | TBD vs TBD | TBA | TBA |
| Sun, Jan. 24 | TBD vs TBD | TBA | TBA |
| Sun, Jan. 24 | TBD vs TBD | TBA | TBA |
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 for Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
| 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 Super Bowl champion will be the winner of Super Bowl LX (played in February 2026). Once the 2025–2026 NFL season concludes and a champion is crowned, we will update this section with the official defending team details.
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) |
Please note: All of the information is collected from Wikipedia; everything may be subject to change. Visit only the official NFL.com for everything.