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when are playoffs nfl

The NFL playoffs for the 2025–26 season start in January 2026 and run through early February 2026. Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday, January 10, 2026 , and the postseason ends with Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Key playoff dates

  • Wild Card games: January 10–12, 2026.
  • Divisional round: January 17–18, 2026.
  • Conference championships (AFC & NFC): Sunday, January 25, 2026.
  • Super Bowl LX: Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Simple date table (HTML)

Round Dates (2026)
Wild Card Weekend Jan 10–12
Divisional Round Jan 17–18
Conference Championships Jan 25
Super Bowl LX Feb 8

Quick forum-style note

Fans are already talking about clearing their January weekends, since Wild Card Weekend alone runs from Saturday to Monday and sets the tone for the entire playoff run.

TL;DR: NFL playoffs = mid-January 2026 start, Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.

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