2027 NFL Playoff Schedule: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Channel
The 2027 NFL Playoff Schedule runs from Saturday, January 16, 2027 through Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Fourteen teams, seven from the AFC and seven from the NFC, play a single elimination bracket for the Lombardi Trophy.
Below are the round dates confirmed by the NFL, the kickoff windows the league has used in recent postseasons, every TV channel and the streaming options for each game.
2027 NFL Playoff Schedule at a Glance
| Round | Dates | Games | TV and streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Weekend | Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18 | 6 | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC, Prime Video |
| Divisional Round | Sat, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 24 | 4 | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC |
| Conference Championships | Sun, Jan 31 | 2 | CBS (AFC), FOX (NFC) |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sun, Feb 14 | 1 | ESPN and ABC |
Week 18 is played Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2027, and all 16 games are division matchups. The NFL sets the exact playoff matchups, kickoff times and networks once that Sunday night game ends.
NFL Wild Card Weekend 2027
Super Wild Card Weekend spreads six games across three days: two on Saturday, three on Sunday and one on Monday night. In each conference the No. 2 seed hosts the No. 7, the No. 3 hosts the No. 6 and the No. 4 hosts the No. 5. The No. 1 seed sits out with a bye.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | Wild Card Game 1 | 4:30 p.m. | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Wild Card Game 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Prime Video (stream only) |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Wild Card Game 3 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX / FOX One |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Wild Card Game 4 | 4:30 p.m. | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Wild Card Game 5 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC / Peacock |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Wild Card Game 6 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN / ABC |
Amazon holds one exclusive Wild Card game under its NFL deal, which covers both the 2026 and 2027 postseasons. That game does not air on national broadcast TV, so a Prime membership is the only way to watch it outside the two competing markets.
Times and network pairings above follow the pattern the NFL has used since the field expanded to 14 teams, and the league confirms each slot on January 10.
NFL Divisional Round 2027
The Divisional Round is played Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2027. The two No. 1 seeds enter here and host the lowest remaining seed in their conference.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Divisional Game 1 | 4:30 p.m. | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Divisional Game 2 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX / FOX One |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Divisional Game 3 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN / ABC |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Divisional Game 4 | 6:30 p.m. | NBC / Peacock |
AFC and NFC Championship Games 2027
Both conference title games are played on Sunday, January 31, 2027. The higher remaining seed hosts. CBS carries the AFC Championship Game and FOX carries the NFC Championship Game under their conference packages. Winners advance to Super Bowl LXI two weeks later.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 31 | AFC Championship Game | 3:00 p.m. | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Sun, Jan 31 | NFC Championship Game | 6:30 p.m. | FOX / FOX One |
Super Bowl LXI: February 14, 2027
Super Bowl LXI kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, the venue’s second Super Bowl after LVI in 2022. Two firsts stand out: it is the first Super Bowl played on Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend, and the first ever carried by ESPN, simulcast on ABC. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call the game, with a ManningCast alternate feed on ESPN2.
| Date | Matchup | Kickoff (ET) | Location | TV / Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | AFC champion vs NFC champion | 6:30 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, Disney+, NFL+ (mobile) |
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How to watch the NFL Playoffs Live Stream or on TV?
Postseason games are split across five providers. Pick the option that matches how you already watch football.
- Cable or satellite: sign in to the CBS, FOX Sports, NBC and ESPN apps with your TV provider login at no extra cost.
- Live TV streaming: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry all four broadcast networks. Sling TV Blue offers ABC, FOX and NBC in select markets but never CBS, so it cannot cover the full bracket on its own.
- Single app plans: Paramount+ for CBS games, Peacock for NBC games, FOX One for FOX games, ESPN Unlimited for ESPN and ABC games.
- Prime Video: required for the exclusive Wild Card game. New members get a 30 day free trial.
- Free over the air: a digital antenna picks up CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games in HD with no subscription, including Super Bowl LXI on ABC.
Travelling during the postseason? A VPN set to your home region lets you keep using the same subscriptions abroad.
How the NFL Playoff Format Works?
Fourteen teams qualify: four division winners and three wild card teams in each conference. Division winners take seeds 1 through 4 by record, wild cards take seeds 5 through 7.
Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a first round bye, and it hosts every playoff game it plays until the Super Bowl. The bracket reseeds after each round, so the top surviving seed always faces the lowest surviving seed. Every game is single elimination, and overtime rules guarantee a winner.
Ties are broken by head to head record first. For teams in the same division the next steps are division record then common games. For wild card spots across different divisions it moves to common games, conference record, strength of victory and then points based measures. Follow the current NFL standings to see how the field is taking shape.
Bookmark this page for the 2027 NFL Playoff Schedule. Round dates, kickoff times and TV channels are updated the moment the NFL confirms each matchup, starting the night of Sunday, January 10, 2027, and running through Super Bowl LXI on February 14.
2027 NFL Playoff Schedule FAQs
When do the 2027 NFL playoffs start?
Super Wild Card Weekend begins on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Six games run through Monday, January 18.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN with a simulcast on ABC.
What are the 2027 NFL playoff round dates?
Wild Card Weekend runs January 16 to 18, the Divisional Round is January 23 and 24, the AFC and NFC Championship Games are January 31, and Super Bowl LXI is February 14.
How many teams make the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Fourteen teams qualify, seven from the AFC and seven from the NFC. Each conference sends four division winners and three wild card teams.
Which TV channels show the 2027 NFL playoffs?
CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and ABC carry the postseason, with one Wild Card game streaming only on Prime Video. Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC.
How can I watch the NFL playoffs without cable?
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry all four broadcast networks. You can also use Paramount+ for CBS, Peacock for NBC, FOX One for FOX, ESPN Unlimited for ESPN and ABC, or a digital antenna for free over the air coverage. Sling TV does not carry CBS.
Who gets a first round bye in 2027?
Only the No. 1 seed in each conference. That team skips Wild Card Weekend, enters in the Divisional Round and hosts every playoff game it plays until the Super Bowl.
Does the NFL reseed the bracket after each round?
Yes. After every round the highest remaining seed plays the lowest remaining seed in its conference, so matchups are not locked into a fixed bracket path.
Can an NFL playoff game end in a tie?
No. Both teams get at least one possession in postseason overtime, unless the defense scores a safety first. If the game is still level, 15 minute periods continue until someone wins.