Owners and players have agreed to expand the playoffs from 10 to 16 teams for just the 2020 season according to multiple reports. Owners have long wanted to expand the playoffs to generate more revenues from television partners, and with unique circumstances this season with a shortened season, there was an opportunity. To appease players, owners will offer a $50 million post-season bonus pool for players to divvy up.
Under the expanded playoffs, each division winner and each second-place club would make the post-season, along with the next two teams with the best record. The three divisions would choose their opponents in a selection show.