Chicago Bears Playoffs 2027

Chicago Bears 2027 playoff page: record 1-0, NFC North. They currently hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC (division winner). Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:31 AM EDT.

2026 NFL playoffs · NFC North
1-0Record#1NFC seed1-0Conf. recordW1Streak16Games left

Projected path

  1. Wild Card: bye
  2. Divisional: vs lowest remaining seed (home)
  3. Conf. Champ.: NFC title game, higher seed hosts
  4. Super Bowl LXI: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, Feb 13, 2027
Points per game vs NFC average
Points for59.0Conf. avg for26.6Points against37.0Conf. avg against26.4

2026 regular season

WkDateOpponentResult
1at PanthersW 59-37
2vs Vikings
3vs Eagles
4vs Jets
5at Packers
6at Falcons
7vs Patriots
8at Seahawks
9vs Buccaneers
11vs Saints
12at Lions
13vs Jaguars
14at Dolphins
15at Bills
16vs Packers
17vs Lions
18at Vikings

Recent playoff history

SeasonResult
2026 playoffs2025 seasonLost in Divisional Round
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Team playoff 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.

Are the Chicago Bears in the 2027 playoffs?

As of today, yes — they hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but nothing is clinched yet.