The 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket and Super Bowl schedule begins with Wild Card Weekend on January 10-12, 2026. The expanded playoff format continues with seven teams per conference, including one bye for the top seed. Super Bowl 60 (LX) is set for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers. This marks the second Super Bowl at Levi’s (after Super Bowl 50 in 2016).
Playoff games will air across ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, Peacock, and potentially Prime Video (with exclusives). Streaming plays a bigger role than ever. Matchups and exact times/TV assignments will be finalized after the regular season ends on January 4, 2026—check back for updates!
We’ve got the full tentative schedule below, plus FREE printable playoff brackets and pick’em sheets.
Last updated: December 15, 2025. Refreshed with confirmed dates, Super Bowl details, and streaming info.
2026 NFL Key Playoff Dates
- Wild Card Round: January 10-12, 2026 (6 games)
- Divisional Round: January 17-18, 2026
- Conference Championships: January 25, 2026
- Super Bowl LX: February 8, 2026 (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA)
2026 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl TV schedule starts on January 10th, 2026. The 2026 Postseason sees the NFL broadcasting games on the ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Peacock, and ESPN networks. We might see Prime Video enter the mix too, but right now that is not confirmed. We do expect to see streaming providers take on a bigger and bigger share of the overall NFL playoff TV market.
2026 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl TV schedule kicks off with three Wild Card round games on January 10th, 2026. The NFL can change dates, times, and assigned TV networks all the way up to the playoffs, so make sure you check back for any changes.
2026 NFL Wild Card Round TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL Wild Card Round TV schedule will see all of the major networks and Peacock with coverage this postseason. As we get closer to the postseason, we will revise the TV channels and kickoff times for you. The current assignments are based on the 2025 NFL Playoff schedule.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup (ET) | TV Channel |
| Sat Jan.10 | AFC or NFC | 1:00 PM | CBS or FOX |
| Sat Jan.10 | AFC or NFC | 4:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat Jan.10 | AFC or NFC | 4:30 PM | Peacock |
| Sat Jan.10 | AFC or NFC | 4:30 PM | CBS or FOX |
| Sun., Jan 11 | AFC or NFC | 8:15 PM | NBC |
| Mon Jan. 12 | AFC or NFC | 8:15PM | ESPN / ABC |
Typically: 3 games Saturday, 2 Sunday, 1 Monday night. Expect exclusives on Peacock and/or Prime Video. Assignments TBD based on seeds.
Note: Times/channels/matchups tentative—TBD after Week 18. Streaming on ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, etc., for respective networks.
2026 NFL Divisional Round TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL Divisional Round TV schedule takes place on January 17th and 18th, 2026. All of the kickoff times are notional right now.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup (ET) | TV Channel |
| Sat., Jan. 17 | AFC/ NFC | 4:30 PM | TBD |
| Sat Jan.17 | AFC/NFC | 8:15 PM | TBD |
| Sun., Jan 18 | AFC/NFC | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Sun., Jan 18 | AFC/NFC | 6:30 PM | TBD |
Note: Times/channels/matchups tentative—TBD after Week 18. Streaming on ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, etc., for respective networks.
2026 NFL Conference Championship TV Schedule
We have assigned kickoff times and TV networks for the 2026 NFL Conference Championship TV schedules. The games take place on Sunday, January 26th. Broadcast assignments are notional.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup (ET) | TV Channel |
| Sun., Jan. 25 | NFC Championship Game | 3:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun., Jan. 25 | AFC Championship Game | 6:30 PM | CBS |
2026 Super Bowl LX TV Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV Channel |
| Sun Feb.8 | AFC vs. NFC champions | 6:30 PM | NBC / Peacock |
- Date/Time: Sunday, February 8, 2026 – 6:30 PM ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, NFL+ (mobile)
- Halftime Show: Headlined by Bad Bunny (announced September 2025)
AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion.
When and Where is the 2026 Super Bowl?
The 2026 Super Bowl takes place on February 8th, 2026. Also known as Super Bowl LX. The Super Bowl takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
What time is the Super Bowl 2026?
The 2026 Super Bowl will kick off at 3:30 p.m. local time and 6:30 p.m. EST.
What TV Channels are the 2026 NFL Playoffs on?
Similar to 2024, the 2026 NFL Playoffs are shown on a number of TV networks in the United States. For this postseason, they will be shown on: ABC, ESPN, CBS, NBC, FOX, and Peacock.
2025-26 NFL Regular and Postseason Season Schedules
If you are looking for more NFL schedule information before we hit the postseason, we have you covered. We have all of the regular and postseason NFL schedules for you to use for planning as we get information. You can also download, print, and share the 2025-26 NFL Playoff bracket here.
Free Printable 2026 NFL Playoff Resources
- Printable 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket PDF (Blank 14-team format – fill as seeds are set)
- When is the 2026 Super Bowl? Full Details
