Tue, Nov 10, 2026
6:00 PM PST
Standings checked Nov 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM PST
Eastern Conference Playoff Race
Level on points. Lethbridge Hurricanes is ahead in the WHL's published order.
| # | Team | GP | PTS | PCT | Left | Points gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
Red Deer RebelsInside the top eight |
19 | 27 | .711 | 49 | 10 pts above ninth |
| 2 | 
Brandon Wheat KingsInside the top eight |
19 | 25 | .658 | 49 | 8 pts above ninth |
| 3 | 
Medicine Hat TigersInside the top eight |
17 | 23 | .676 | 51 | 6 pts above ninth |
| 4 | 
Swift Current BroncosInside the top eight |
18 | 22 | .611 | 50 | 5 pts above ninth |
| 5 | 
Calgary HitmenInside the top eight |
18 | 21 | .583 | 50 | 4 pts above ninth |
| 6 | 
Saskatoon BladesInside the top eight |
16 | 18 | .563 | 52 | 1 pt above ninth |
| 7 | 
Regina PatsInside the top eight |
15 | 17 | .567 | 53 | Level with ninth |
| 8 | 
Lethbridge HurricanesInside the top eight |
17 | 17 | .500 | 51 | Level with ninth |
| 9 | 
Edmonton Oil KingsOutside the top eight |
15 | 17 | .567 | 53 | Level with eighth |
| 10 | 
Prince Albert RaidersOutside the top eight |
18 | 17 | .472 | 50 | Level with eighth |
| 11 | 
Moose Jaw WarriorsOutside the top eight |
17 | 15 | .441 | 51 | 2 pts behind eighth |
The line after eighth place shows the current playoff cut-off. A position above it is not a confirmed berth.
Western Conference Playoff Race
Level on points. Portland Winterhawks is ahead in the WHL's published order.
| # | Team | GP | PTS | PCT | Left | Points gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
Spokane ChiefsInside the top eight |
15 | 25 | .833 | 53 | 8 pts above ninth |
| 2 | 
Vancouver GiantsInside the top eight |
18 | 23 | .639 | 50 | 6 pts above ninth |
| 3 | 
Victoria RoyalsInside the top eight |
15 | 22 | .733 | 53 | 5 pts above ninth |
| 4 | 
Kamloops BlazersInside the top eight |
17 | 22 | .647 | 51 | 5 pts above ninth |
| 5 | 
Kelowna RocketsInside the top eight |
16 | 19 | .594 | 52 | 2 pts above ninth |
| 6 | 
Penticton VeesInside the top eight |
17 | 17 | .500 | 51 | Level with ninth |
| 7 | 
Tri-City AmericansInside the top eight |
18 | 17 | .472 | 50 | Level with ninth |
| 8 | 
Portland WinterhawksInside the top eight |
16 | 17 | .531 | 52 | Level with ninth |
| 9 | 
Everett SilvertipsOutside the top eight |
19 | 17 | .447 | 49 | Level with eighth |
| 10 | 
Wenatchee WildOutside the top eight |
16 | 13 | .406 | 52 | 4 pts behind eighth |
| 11 | 
Prince George CougarsOutside the top eight |
16 | 13 | .406 | 52 | 4 pts behind eighth |
| 12 | 
Seattle ThunderbirdsOutside the top eight |
16 | 12 | .375 | 52 | 5 pts behind eighth |
The line after eighth place shows the current playoff cut-off. A position above it is not a confirmed berth.
Games to Watch in the WHL Playoff Race
Clubs currently sixth to tenth in the selected conferences · Regular season · Games checked Nov 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST
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Portland WinterhawksAway
Brandon Wheat KingsHomeAssiniboine Credit Union Place - Brandon, MB
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Showing up to six games. Open a team schedule for the full list.
Road to the 2027 WHL Playoffs
Read the line, the points gap and games in hand together
The table follows the WHL's published conference positions. Clubs inside the top eight are compared with ninth place; clubs outside are compared with eighth. Level points do not automatically mean equal rank. A team with fewer games played has games in hand, but still has to earn the points.
A close race can move on an overtime result
A win brings two points, while an overtime or shootout loss brings one. In a game between two contenders, both clubs can add to their totals. The games above help you find those matchups; they are not a prediction of who will qualify.
Current position and a clinched berth are different
Look for a published “Playoff berth clinched” label when the WHL confirms qualification. Division titles and the regular-season championship have separate official markers. A blank label means no such confirmation is shown here.
2027 playoff dates and first-round format
The 2026-27 regular season ends March 28, 2027. The 2027 WHL Playoffs are scheduled to begin March 31, 2027, with a best-of-5 first round. The eighth-place tiebreaker game has been removed for this season; do not use an older season's play-in rule to read this race.
Once matchups are confirmed, follow the WHL playoff bracket. For every club's full record, return to the WHL standings.
WHL Playoff Race Questions
What is the WHL playoff cut-off?
Follow eighth place in each conference and the first club outside it in ninth. This page uses the WHL's published conference order. Division and overall comparison tables are available on the standings page.
How far is my team from a playoff place?
Choose your club to compare it with eighth place if it is outside the top eight, or ninth place if it is inside. The comparison is a points gap, not a number of wins needed to qualify.
Can an overtime or shootout result change the race?
Yes. A win earns two standings points, while an overtime or shootout loss earns one. A club can close a gap without winning, and two opponents can both earn points in the same game.
When has a team clinched a playoff berth?
A club has clinched when the WHL confirms it. We show published clinching markers where available. A current top-eight position or a points lead on ninth place does not by itself confirm qualification.