The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-0 in the 2026 season. Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today. They have won 4 Super Bowls, most recently in the 2023 (LVIII) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2024 season and their last playoff win came in the 2024 season.
The Chiefs have been the measuring stick of the AFC since Patrick Mahomes took over in 2018. Seven straight trips to the AFC Championship Game from 2018 to 2024, three Super Bowl wins in five seasons, and a 2024 run at a third straight title that ended with a 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Arrowhead Stadium in January is one of the hardest places in football to play, and the Chiefs have hosted more conference title games in the last decade than any other team.
The 2025 season broke the streak. Kansas City missed the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, ending a run of 10 straight postseason appearances. The 2026 season is about getting back, and the early signs are strong: the Chiefs opened 5-0 and sit on top of the AFC West again.
Where do the Chiefs stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 5-0 (streak W5) |
|---|---|
| AFC seed | No. 1, in |
| Status | Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today |
| Division record | 3-0 |
| Conference record | 5-0 |
| Point differential | +57 |
AFC West standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5-0 | 3-0 | 1 | In today |
| Denver Broncos | 4-2 | 1-1 | 5 | In today |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3-3 | 1-1 | 10 | |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0-6 | 0-3 | 16 |
Chiefs schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Mon, Sep 14 | vs Denver Broncos | W 31-10 | ESPN, ABC |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 33-30 | NBC |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Miami Dolphins | W 24-10 | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | W 30-27 | CBS |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 22-6 | CBS |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Denver Broncos | 4:25 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 13 | Thu, Dec 3 | at Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | vs New England Patriots | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN, ABC |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs San Francisco 49ers | 4:25 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | TBD |
Chiefs playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 4 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 7 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 2023 (LVIII) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2024 season |
| Last playoff win | 2024 season |
Every Chiefs Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LIX | Lost | Philadelphia Eagles | 22-40 |
| 2023 | LVIII | Won | San Francisco 49ers | 25-22 (OT) |
| 2022 | LVII | Won | Philadelphia Eagles | 38-35 |
| 2020 | LV | Lost | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9-31 |
| 2019 | LIV | Won | San Francisco 49ers | 31-20 |
| 1969 | IV | Won | Minnesota Vikings | 23-7 |
| 1966 | I | Lost | Green Bay Packers | 10-35 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the 13-seconds drive to force overtime against Buffalo in the 2021 Divisional Round, the 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII that made the Chiefs the first repeat champion since the 2004 Patriots, and the 50-year wait between Super Bowl IV in January 1970 and Super Bowl LIV in February 2020. Kansas City is 4-3 in Super Bowls. Its home losses in AFC Championship Games in the Mahomes era came against New England in overtime (2018 season) and Cincinnati (2021 season); every other conference title game at Arrowhead since 2018 ended in a Chiefs win.
Chiefs playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won?
4, the most recent in the 2023 (LVIII) season. They have played in 7 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Chiefs last make the playoffs?
The 2024 season, with the playoffs played in January 2025. That is a drought of 2 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Chiefs last win a playoff game?
The 2024 season.
Are the Chiefs in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Chiefs in?
The AFC West. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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