when is nfl playoffs
The NFL playoffs for the 2025 season start on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and run through Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Key playoff dates
- Wild Card Round: January 10–12, 2026.
- Divisional Round: January 17–18, 2026.
- Conference Championship Games: Sunday, January 25, 2026.
- Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Quick Scoop format
- The phrase “when is nfl playoffs” usually refers to the Wild Card opening weekend, which is January 10–12, 2026 for the current 2025–26 postseason.
- The full playoff run spans about one month, ending with the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.
Simple HTML table of dates
| Stage | Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Wild Card Round | Jan 10–12, 2026 | [9][3][5]
| Divisional Round | Jan 17–18, 2026 | [1][3][5]
| Conference Championships | Jan 25, 2026 | [3][5][9]
| Super Bowl LX | Feb 8, 2026 | [5][9][1][3]
