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

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