13/04/2026
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are officially set, with the play-in tournament beginning Tuesday, April 14, and the Finals scheduled to start June 3 on ABC. The Oklahoma City Thunder enter as the No. 1 seed in the West for the third straight year, while the Detroit Pistons hold the top spot in the East.
🏀 Play-In Tournament Schedule
Eastern Conference
(10) Miami Heat at (9) Charlotte Hornets → Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 PM ET
(8) Orlando Magic at (7) Philadelphia 76ers → Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 PM ET
Winner of 9/10 vs. Loser of 7/8 → Friday, April 17, 7:30 PM ET
Western Conference
(8) Portland Trail Blazers at (7) Phoenix Suns → Tuesday, April 14, 10 PM ET
(10) Golden State Warriors at (9) LA Clippers → Wednesday, April 15, 10 PM ET
Winner of 9/10 vs. Loser of 7/8 → Friday, April 17, 10 PM ET
📊 First-Round Matchups
Eastern Conference
(1) Detroit Pistons vs. Play-in Winner
(2) Boston Celtics vs. Play-in Winner
(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) Toronto Raptors
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Play-in Winner
(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. Play-in Winner
(3) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves
(4) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Houston Rockets
🗓️ NBA Finals Schedule
Game 1: Wednesday, June 3
Game 2: Friday, June 5
Game 3: Monday, June 8
Game 4: Wednesday, June 10
Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, June 13
Game 6 (if necessary): Tuesday, June 16
Game 7 (if necessary): Friday, June 19
All Finals games tip off at 8:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on ABC.