NFL Preseason 2026
The 2026-27 NFL season is live, and this page is your one-stop hub for everything happening on the field. Below you will find live games, results, standings, team rankings, player stats, stat leaders, and the playoff bracket, all updating automatically through the season. Bookmark this page and check back each week.
The season runs from Thursday, September 10, 2026 through the playoffs, ending at Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. All 32 teams are chasing one of 14 playoff spots and a shot at the Lombardi Trophy.
2026-27 NFL Season Quick Facts
| Season | 2026-27 NFL season |
|---|---|
| Regular season opener | Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| Regular season length | 18 weeks, 17 games per team |
| Total teams | 32 (16 AFC, 16 NFC) |
| Playoff teams | 14 (7 per conference) |
| Conference titles | AFC Championship, NFC Championship |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
FAQ About the 2026-2027 NFL Season
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Thursday after Labor Day, with the traditional opening night game. The regular season runs 18 weeks, with each team playing 17 games and taking one bye week.
How many teams make the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Fourteen teams make the 2027 NFL playoffs, seven from each conference. That includes four division winners and three wild card teams per conference. The top seed in the AFC and the NFC each earn a first-round bye and home games until the Super Bowl.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is set for Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the championship game of the 2026 NFL season and the first Super Bowl ever played on Valentine's Day. SoFi Stadium also hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
How many games does each NFL team play in 2026?
Each of the 32 teams plays 17 regular-season games across an 18-week calendar, so every team gets one bye week. The 2026 season also features an expanded slate of international games staged outside the United States.
Who won the Super Bowl before the 2026 season?
The Seattle Seahawks won the most recent title, beating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. They open the 2026 season as defending champions.
How are NFL playoff seeds decided in 2027?
Seeds come down to regular-season record and tiebreakers. Division winners rank ahead of wild card teams, taking seeds 1 through 4 in each conference. The three wild card teams fill seeds 5 through 7, with head-to-head results and conference record as common tiebreakers.
From the September 10 opener to Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, this page is your live home for the 2026 NFL season. Follow the NFL playoff bracket and the full NFL playoffs 2027 schedule as the postseason picture sharpens.