2026 NFL Playoff Schedule
The 2026 NFL Playoffs officially wrapped up after an exciting four-round, single-elimination battle that began on January 10, 2026. Fourteen teams qualified for the postseason, setting the stage for three intense weekends of football before the league crowned its champion at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026.
The postseason opened with Wild Card Weekend from January 10-12, followed by the Divisional Round on January 17-18. The Conference Championship games were played on January 25, determining the AFC and NFC champions. As always, every matchup was win-or-go-home, creating dramatic finishes and season-defining moments across both conferences.
In total, 14 of the NFL’s 32 teams reached the playoffs – seven from the AFC and seven from the NFC. The playoff structure featured 13 games overall: six Wild Card matchups, four Divisional games, two Conference Championships, and the Super Bowl. The format remained unchanged, with each round decided by a single game.
The season concluded at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, where Super Bowl LX determined the league champion. The championship game once again delivered a massive national audience and global attention, closing out the 2025-26 NFL campaign in historic fashion.
Off the field, the halftime show added star power, with global music icon Bad Bunny headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. His performance brought international flavor and entertainment to one of sports’ biggest stages.
For fans looking back at the completed bracket, the 2026 NFL Playoffs delivered everything expected – upsets, breakout performances, and championship glory. With the road to Super Bowl LX now complete, attention quickly shifts to the 2026 regular season and the race toward the next postseason showdown.
How many games were in the 2026 NFL playoffs?
The 2026 NFL playoffs featured 13 games: six in Wild-Card Weekend, four in the Divisional Round, two Conference Championship games, and the Super Bowl.
Is it possible to stream the 2026 NFL Playoff game for free?
Yes, you can stream 2026 NFL Playoff Games and Super Bowl LX free via NFL Game Pass.
NFL Playoffs 2026 key dates
- 2026 NFL Week 18 date: Saturday/Sunday, January 3/4
- 2026 NFL Wild-Card Weekend: Jan 10-12, 2026
- 2026 Divisional Round: Jan 17-18, 2026
- 2026 Conference championship game: Sunday, Jan 25
- 2026 Super Bowl LX: Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 (Levi’s Stadium)
2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend Schedule & Scores
Saturday, January 10
| Wild Card Round | Time (ET) | TV | Results |
| Rams @ Panthers | 4:30 PM | FOX | LAR (34-31) |
| Packers @ Bears | 8:00 PM | Amazon Prime | CHI (31-27) |
Sunday, January 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Results |
| Bills @ Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS | BUF (27-24) |
| 49ers @ Eagles | 4:30 PM | FOX | SF (23-19) |
| Chargers @ Patriots | 8:15 PM | NBC | NE (16-3) |
Monday, January 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Results |
| Steelers @ Texans | 8:15 PM | ABC | HU (30-6) |
Divisional Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Results |
| Sat, Jan. 17 | Bills @ Broncos | 4:30 PM | ABC | DEN (33-30) |
| Sat, Jan. 17 | 49ers @ Seahawks | 8:00 PM | FOX | SEA (41-6) |
| Sun, Jan. 18 | Rams @ Bears | 3:00 PM | NBC | LAR (20-17) |
| Sun, Jan. 18 | Texans @ Patriots | 6:30 PM | CBS | NE (28-16) |
Conference championships
Sunday, January 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Scores |
| Patriots @ Broncos | 3:00 PM | CBS | NE (10-7) |
| Rams @ Seahawks | 6:30 PM | FOX | SEA (31-27) |
Super Bowl LX
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Sunday, Feb. 8 | (2) New England Patriots vs (1) Seattle Seahawks | 6:30 PM | NBC, NFL+ |
Future NFL Playoffs Dates
| 2026 Playoffs | 2027 Playoffs |
| Wild Card (Jan 10-12) | Wild Card (Jan 16-18) |
| Divisional Playoffs (Jan 17-18) | Divisional Playoffs (Jan 23-24) |
| Conference Championship – Jan 25 | Conference Championship – Jan 31 |
| Super Bowl LX (Feb 8) | Super Bowl LXI (Feb 14) |