when do nfl playoffs start 2026
The 2026 NFL playoffs are scheduled to start with Wild Card Weekend on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and run through Monday, January 12, 2026.
Key dates at a glance
- Wild Card Round: January 10–12, 2026.
- Divisional Round: January 17–18, 2026 (some schedules list the weekend as January 17–19).
- Conference Championship Games: Sunday, January 25, 2026.
- Super Bowl LX: Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Wild Card weekend details
- The postseason opens with multiple Wild Card games over three days, starting Saturday, January 10, 2026.
- Games are spread across Saturday, Sunday, and a Monday night matchup to close the round.
Mini table of main dates
| Round | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| Wild Card | Jan 10–12, 2026 | [5][9][1][3]
| Divisional | Jan 17–18, 2026 | [1][3][5]
| Conference Championships | Jan 25, 2026 | [9][3][5][1]
| Super Bowl LX | Feb 8, 2026 | [3][5][1]