Are you ready for the NFL’s Super Bowl playoff season? If you love football, almost nothing beats the excitement of the NFL barreling toward the Super Bowl. Keeping track of every postseason  game, upset, and surprise play can sometimes get really messy (and we’re not talking about over-sauced buffalo wings). We’re talking about keeping it together with our printable Super Bowl playoff bracket for 2026.

Our football tournament bracket lets you see the path to the championship in one glance. You can mark wins, losses, the scores and even make friendly bets with your buddies. Plus, this playoff tracker keeps the game fun whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the snacks.

The best part? This free template can be downloaded as a PDF and filled out right away. No fuss, no stress, just football fun.

Catching Super Bowl fever? We’ve got you covered. Download our free printable NFL playoff brackets and Super Bowl squares to make your watch party even more competitive.

Who’s Playing, Schedule, and Where to Watch

Want to know which teams cut this year? The printable Super Bowl playoff bracket for 2026 includes the top teams from both the AFC and NFC. These squads are all aiming for that Super Bowl LX glory. AFC teams include the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers. NFC playoff squads are the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers.

Here’s the schedule for the first round of games:

  • Saturday, Jan. 10: Rams at Panthers | Bears vs Packers
  • Sunday, Jan. 11: Bills at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | 49ers at Eagles, 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX | Chargers at Patriots, 8 p.m. ET on NBC
  • Monday, Jan. 12: Texans at Steelers, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC

Want to catch every game live? You can watch the playoff action on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and their streaming platforms. Many services like Paramount+, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and fuboTV offer free trials.

Track Every Game with Printable Super Bowl Bracket 

Filling out your playoff bracket doesn’t have to be tricky. With our printable template, you can track every score, upset, and highlight in real time. Mark each win, circle the big surprises, and brag to your friends when your predictions hit the mark.

Using our PDF version makes this even easier. You can print the bracket, grab a pen, and let your inner analyst shine. No complicated apps or confusing spreadsheets, just good old-fashioned football fun.

Pro tip: Keep the bracket on your coffee table or fridge. That way, every touchdown, field goal, or last-minute drama gets logged instantly. Your friends will love seeing your predictions evolve game by game.

Download our 2026 Super Bowl Bracket 

Ready to get started? Grab your free printable 2026 Super Bowl playoff bracket now. This PDF template is perfect for tracking every game from the wild-card weekend all the way to Super Bowl LX. Users can download the bracket using the links below, print it out, and start filling in scores as the playoffs unfold.

  • Follow the road to Super Bowl LX with this Super Bowl playoff bracket for 2026. Featuring live seeds like the Broncos and Seahawks, it’s perfect for tracking every game.
  • Download this free, printable 2026 Super Bowl playoff bracket. This clean, blank template is ideal for office pools or making your own postseason predictions.

Keep friends and family involved by letting everyone mark the games; they’ll love the interactive fun. No stress, no confusion, just a printable template that makes following the NFL playoffs simple and exciting. Don’t wait, grab your PDF bracket today and make this playoff season unforgettable.