NFL Divisional Round 2027
Divisional Round of the 2027 NFL playoffs: 4 games on Jan 23–24, 2027; the higher seed hosts all four games. Matchups are set when the previous round finishes and appear here immediately.
Divisional Round Schedule and Scores
How the Divisional Round Works
The Divisional Round is where the top seeds enter. Because the NFL reseeds after Wild Card Weekend, the No. 1 seed always draws the lowest surviving seed, and matchups are not known until the last Wild Card game ends on Monday night.
Who plays
The No. 1 seed plus the three Wild Card winners in each conference.
Matchups
No. 1 seed v lowest remaining seed; the other two winners meet.
Home field
The higher seed hosts all four games.
What is next
Winners advance to the Conference Championships.
How to Watch
Divisional Round games are broadcast on CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN/ABC. Each network streams its own games (Paramount+ for CBS, Peacock for NBC, the ESPN app for ESPN/ABC), and live-TV packages such as YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling carry all of them. NFL+ streams every game on phones and tablets. Exact channel assignments per game are published with the matchups and shown on each game page.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonSept – Jan 10
- Wild CardJan 16–18
- DivisionalJan 23–24
- Conf. Champ.Jan 31
- Super BowlFeb 14
Recent Divisional Results
| Playoffs | Results |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Broncos 33-30 Bills · Seahawks 41-6 49ers · Patriots 28-16 Texans · Rams 20-17 Bears |
Everything on this Divisional Round page updates automatically: matchups when they are set, scores while games are on, results when they end. The full bracket shows how this round connects to the rest of the 2027 NFL playoffs.
Divisional Round FAQ
When is the 2027 NFL Divisional Round?
Jan 23–24, 2027 (Saturday and Sunday).
How many games are in the Divisional Round?
4. No. 1 seed v lowest remaining seed; the other two winners meet.
Who plays in the Divisional Round?
The No. 1 seed plus the three Wild Card winners in each conference.
Who hosts?
The higher seed hosts all four games.
What channel is the Divisional Round on?
CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN/ABC.
Why are the Divisional matchups not known in advance?
The bracket is reseeded after the Wild Card Round: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seed, so pairings depend on who wins.