NEW YORK — The 2025–26 NFL Playoffs are officially underway, featuring 14 teams competing in a single-elimination postseason that will culminate in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. This year’s playoff format includes Wild Card games, Divisional matchups, Conference Championships and the league’s biggest annual event. (Wikipedia)
🏈 Playoff Dates & Rounds
The postseason officially began January 10 and will conclude with the league championship at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. (PFSN)
2026 NFL Playoff Schedule (Confirmed):
📅 Wild Card Round: January 10–12, 2026
📅 Divisional Round: January 17–18, 2026
📅 Conference Championships: January 25, 2026
📅 Super Bowl LX: February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium (NBC/Peacock)
🏆 Wild Card Weekend Matchups
The first weekend of the playoffs features six games across three days:
Saturday, January 10:
➡️ Los Angeles Rams (5) @ Carolina Panthers (4) — 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
➡️ Green Bay Packers (7) @ Chicago Bears (2) — 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video
Sunday, January 11:
➡️ Buffalo Bills (6) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (3) — 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
➡️ San Francisco 49ers (6) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3) — 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
➡️ Los Angeles Chargers (7) @ New England Patriots (2) — 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
Monday, January 12:
➡️ Houston Texans (5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (4) — 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC
Two teams — the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks — earned first-round byes and will begin postseason play in the Divisional Round.
🔁 What Happens Next
After Wild Card Weekend, playoff teams will be re-seeded based on their records, with higher seeds hosting Divisional Round games:
📅 Divisional Round: January 17-18 — four games, two in each conference.
📅 Conference Championships: January 25 — winners advance to Super Bowl LX.
📅 Super Bowl LX: February 8 — AFC vs. NFC champion at Levi’s Stadium.
The NFL postseason this year stands out not only for competitive storylines, but also historic context — including the absence of perennial contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs — while new contenders, storylines and breakout stars continue to emerge as the postseason unfolds.
📺 Broadcast & Viewing Notes
NFL Playoff games are spread across major networks including CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon Prime Video, offering fans multiple ways to watch and stream postseason action across the U.S. and Canada.
Summary:
The 2026 NFL Playoffs are underway with Wild Card games Jan. 10-12, followed by Divisional Playoffs Jan. 17-18, Conference Championships Jan. 25, and Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The full slate features 14 teams, major matchups and unprecedented storylines as teams chase the NFL title.
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