The 2026 NFL playoffs kick off after the regular season and will run from January 10 through February 8, 2026. This postseason features 14 teams (7 per conference) battling in a single-elimination bracket.
Wild Card Weekend — January 10–12, 2026
Saturday, January 10
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Rams at Panthers — 4:30 PM ET
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Packers at Bears — 8:00 PM ET
Sunday, January 11
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Bills at Jaguars — 1:00 PM ET
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49ers at Eagles — 4:30 PM ET
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Chargers at Patriots — 8:00 PM ET
Monday, January 12
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Texans at Steelers — 8:00 PM ET
Wild Card Weekend features games across FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon Prime Video.
Related: Super Bowl LX — Date, Location & Kickoff Time
Divisional Round — January 17–18, 2026
Saturday, January 17
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Divisional Game 1 — 4:30 PM ET
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Divisional Game 2 — 8:00 PM ET
Sunday, January 18
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Divisional Game 3 — 3:00 PM ET
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Divisional Game 4 — 6:30 PM ET
The top seeds in each conference receive a bye and enter the playoffs at this stage.
Conference Championship Games — January 25, 2026
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AFC Championship Game — 3:00 PM ET
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NFC Championship Game — 6:30 PM ET
Winners advance directly to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl LX — February 8, 2026
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Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
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Kickoff Time: 6:30 PM ET
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Broadcast: NBC (streaming on Peacock)
This game decides the 2026 NFL Champion, matching the AFC and NFC title winners.
TV & Streaming Breakdown
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FOX: NFC playoff games and NFC Championship
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CBS: AFC playoff games and AFC Championship
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NBC: Sunday night playoff game and Super Bowl
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ESPN / ABC: Monday Night Wild Card game
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Amazon Prime Video: Saturday night Wild Card game
FAQ
When do the 2026 NFL playoffs start?
January 10, 2026.
When is the Super Bowl in 2026?
February 8, 2026.
Where is Super Bowl LX played?
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
14 teams.
