The 2026 NCAA Division III Football Championship features a 40-team, single-elimination playoff bracket leading to the national championship game in January 2027.
The championship field will be announced on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with the First Round beginning on Saturday, November 21. Teams advance through six rounds of postseason play, culminating with the Division III national championship at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia, on January 9, 2027.
This free PlexKits bracket makes it easy to follow the entire tournament from start to finish. Choose the editable Excel or Google Sheets version to enter teams and track winners digitally, or download the printable PDF for pools, classrooms, offices or simply following along at home.
The bracket is designed around the full 40-team championship format, including the First Round, Second Round, Third Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Championship.