The 2026 NFL Playoffs are officially underway, with the bracket locked after the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North in a thrilling Week 18 finale. Super Bowl LX awaits on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (NBC broadcast, 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff). We have the printable 2026 NFL Full Playoff Bracket here for you.
This page is your one-stop resource for the complete postseason: a free printable full playoff bracket PDF covering Wild Card through the Super Bowl, plus dates, TV networks, and paths for all 14 teams.
2026 NFL Playoff Format Recap
The 2026 NFL Playoff format has been pretty consistent over the past several years. We do get reseeding for this bracket unlike the NBA and NHL. Here’s how it works.
- 14 teams qualify (7 per conference).
- No. 1 seeds (Denver Broncos in AFC, Seattle Seahawks in NFC) get a first-round bye.
- Re-seeding after Wild Card: Highest remaining seeds host in Divisional Round.
- No reseeding after Divisional.
Full Playoff Schedule Overview
| Round | Dates | Games | Typical Networks |
| Wild Card Round | January 10-12, 2026 | 6 | FOX, CBS, NBC, Prime Video, ESPN/ABC |
| Divisional Round | January 17-18, 2026 | 4 | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC |
| Conference Championships | January 25, 2026 | 2 | FOX (NFC), CBS (AFC) |
| Super Bowl LX | February 8, 2026 | 1 | NBC |
Current NFL Playoff Bracket & Paths
AFC (Bye: Denver Broncos)
- Wild Card winners advance to face Broncos or other high seeds.
- Potential Super Bowl reps: Broncos (favorites), Texans (hot streak), Patriots/Jaguars (home advantage).
NFC (Bye: Seattle Seahawks)
- Wild Card winners challenge Seahawks or Bears/Eagles.
- Potential Super Bowl reps: Seahawks, Eagles, Rams (road warriors).
Printable 2026 NFL Full Playoff Bracket
- Printable 2026 NFL Full Playoff Bracket PDF (Blank – Wild Card to Super Bowl) – Fill in your picks as games unfold. Ideal for pools and challenges.
Printable Blank 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket
We have fans who ask us for a printable, blank 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket too. So…here you go. You can save or print it to PDF format too. Enjoy.
Print, share, and track the road to Levi’s Stadium. Check back after each round for updated filled brackets, previews, and Super Bowl odds.
Updated January 5, 2026 – Bracket final.
