NFL playoff fixtures 2026: Bracket, dates, times, TV channels, live streams for every American football game

The NFL regular season is done and the road to Super Bowl 60 is under way. 

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the playoffs with hopes of raising the trophy again, but this will be the first NFL postseason since 2014 without the Kansas City Chiefs. 

That opens the door for a potential new champion in 2026. The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks enter the playoffs as the top seeds but they will have plenty of competition from experienced sides and upstarts alike. 

Here’s everything you need to know to watch all the gridiron action on the way to the final. 

Where to watch NFL playoffs in Australia

NFL fans residing in Australia can watch playoff games on 7Mate and ESPN, with the Super Bowl set to air on Seven and ESPN. Every playoff game is available to stream live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN. See the full fixture list below. 

Gridiron fans will be able to stream every game with NFL Game Pass International, including preseason games, the regular season, and the Super Bowl, plus NFL RedZone, NFL Network, NFL Originals, and more.

NFL playoff fixtures 2026Wild-card round

Sunday 11 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamPanthers vs. Rams8:30 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassBears vs. Packers12 p.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass

Monday 12 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamJaguars vs. Bills5 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassEagles vs. 49ers8:30 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassPatriots vs. Chargers12 p.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass

Tuesday 13 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamSteelers vs. Texans12 p.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassDivisional round

Sunday 18 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamTBC8:30 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassTBC12:15 p.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game Pass

Monday 19 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamTBC7 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassTBC10:30 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassConference championships

Monday 26 January

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamAFC Championship7 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassNFC Championship10:30 a.m.7mate, ESPN, NFL Game PassSuper Bowl 60

Monday 9 February

MatchupTime (AEST)TV/Live streamAFC winner vs. NFC winner10:30 a.m.Seven, ESPN, NFL Game PassNFL playoffs bracket 2026Related Links