NFL Playoff Teams 2027

Every NFL team’s 2027 playoff status on one page: seed, record, clinch or elimination status, and a link to its full playoff page. Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:31 AM EDT.

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Teams 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.