Following the conclusion of the 2026-2027 NFL season, 14 of the best teams in the league compete for the ultimate prize: a W in Super Bowl LXI.
It’ll be a hard and grueling road for the eventual champion to make it to Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Thankfully for you, things are much easier. To make it through the NFL playoffs, all you need to do is read this rundown and you’ll be ready for what should be an entertaining and action-packed postseason.
Read on for a complete guide to the schedule for every round of the NFL playoffs — including game dates, kickoff times, and matchups, where available.
Key facts about the 2027 NFL playoffs
- NFL season: 2026–2027
- NFL Playoffs start date: January 16, 2027 (Wild Card Weekend)
- Wild Card Weekend: January 16-18, 2027
- Divisional round: January 23–24, 2027
- Conference Championship games: January 31, 2027
- Super Bowl LXI: February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- Where to watch: Games air on various networks/streaming services, including CBS/Paramount+
2027 NFL playoff schedule
The 2027 NFL playoff schedule is listed below, current as of publication. As teams clinch spots, and matchups are set, check back for updates.
Wild Card
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| TBD vs. TBD | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 | 4:30 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or Prime | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 | 8 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or Prime | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 | 1 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or Prime | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 | 4:30 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or Prime | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 | 8:15 PM ET | NBC/Peacock | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 8:15 PM ET | ABC/ESPN | TBD |
Divisional
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| TBD vs. TBD | Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 | 4:30 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or NBC/Peacock, | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 | 8:15 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or NBC/Peacock, | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027 | 3 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or NBC/Peacock, | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027 | 6:30 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+, FOX, or NBC/Peacock, | TBD |
Conference Championship games
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| 2027 NFC Championship Game: TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027 | 3 PM ET | FOX | TBD |
| 2027 AFC Championship Game: TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027 | 6:30 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+ | TBD |
Super Bowl LXI
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| TBD vs. TBD | Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027 | 6:30 PM ET | ABC/ESPN/Disney+ | SoFi Stadium |
Which teams are in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
No teams have currently clinched spots in the 2027 NFL playoffs.
Overall, 14 teams — seven in each conference (the AFC and the NFC) — will earn postseason berths. For each conference, the seven spots are made up of four division winners (representing the East, North, South, and West, respectively), and three Wild Card teams.
We’ll update this section as teams clinch spots.
How does the NFL playoff format work?
The 2027 NFL playoffs format is single-elimination — each game is a win-or-go-home scenario. The postseason begins with the Wild Card Round, and proceeds, winnowing the field along the way, to Super Bowl LXI.
The No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC both earn a first-round bye, while the remaining 12 teams play in the Wild Card Round. The top seed is determined by regular-season record. Seven teams in the AFC make the playoffs, and seven teams in the NFC make the playoffs, with the division winners in each conference hosting at least one postseason game.
The top seeds earn the right to homefield advantage, which means, as long as they aren’t eliminated, their playoff games will be played at their home stadium — with the exception of Super Bowl LXI. Super Bowl locations are set years in advance, and are not tied to standings or playoff seedings.
Another playoff FYI: The higher seed gets to play the lowest seed remaining. For example, if the sixth seed defeats the third seed in the Wild Card round, the No. 1 seed will automatically play the sixth seed in the Divisional Round.
Where are the NFL playoff games played?
From the Wild Card round through the Conference Championship games, NFL playoff games are played at the higher seeds home stadium.
Super Bowl LXI will be played at its predetermined site: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. SoFi is the home field for both the Rams and Chargers.
How to watch NFL playoff games
Viewing NFL playoffs games is similar to how you watch NFL games during the regular season. Here’s the overview: The 2027 NFL playoffs are televised across multiple broadcast networks and streaming — including CBS/Paramount+.
To watch every single playoff game, fans will need access to CBS/Paramount+, FOX/FOX One, ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. As the postseason progresses to the the Conference Championship games and Super Bowl LXI, viewers will be able to watch on CBS/Paramount+ (AFC Conference Championship game), FOX/FOX One (NFC Conference Championship game), and ABC, ESPN and Disney+ (Super Bowl LXI).
Is Super Bowl 2027 on Paramount+?
No. Super Bowl LXI is not on CBS/Paramount+.
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