Divisional Round 2027
Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:31 AM EDT.
Matchups will appear here as soon as the playoff field is set.
| Round | Dates | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Round | 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18 | 6 |
| Divisional Round | 2027-01-23 to 2027-01-24 | 4 |
| Conference Championships | 2027-01-31 | 2 |
| Super Bowl LXI | 2027-02-14 | 1 |
Projected Wild Card Round matchups
AFC
7
Pittsburgh Steelersat2
Kansas City Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelersat2Kansas City ChiefsAFC
6
Buffalo Billsat3
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Billsat3Baltimore RavensAFC
5
Las Vegas Raidersat4
New York Jets
Las Vegas Raidersat4New York JetsNFC
7
Detroit Lionsat2
San Francisco 49ers
Detroit Lionsat2San Francisco 49ersNFC
6
Philadelphia Eaglesat3
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eaglesat3New York GiantsNFC
5
Minnesota Vikingsat4
New Orleans Saints
Minnesota Vikingsat4New Orleans SaintsRound FAQ
When do the 2027 NFL playoffs start?
The Wild Card Round is scheduled for 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18, the weekend after the 2026 regular season ends (2027-01-10). The NFL calls this the 2026-27 postseason.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
7 teams from each conference — 4 division winners plus 3 wild cards — for 14 in total. Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a first-round bye.