NBA Conference Finals 2027
The 2027 NBA Conference Finals: Late May 2027, dates TBA. The Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals decide who plays for the title. In 2027 NBC carries one conference final for the first time since 2002.
Conference Finals Schedule and Scores
How the Conference Finals Work
The Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals decide who plays for the title. In 2027 NBC carries one conference final for the first time since 2002.
Who plays
The four conference semifinal winners.
Matchups
One series in the East and one in the West, best of seven.
Home field
The higher seed, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is next
The Eastern and Western champions meet in the NBA Finals.
How to Watch
In 2027 one conference final is on ESPN and ABC and the other on NBC and Peacock, NBC's first conference final since 2002. ABC and NBC are free over the air.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonOct – Apr 11
- First RoundApr 18
- Semis
- Conf. Finals
- FinalsJun 3
Everything on this Conference Finals page updates automatically: matchups when they are set, scores while games are on, results when they end. The full bracket shows how this round connects to the rest of the 2027 NBA playoffs.
Conference Finals FAQ
When is the Conference Finals?
Late May 2027, dates TBA.
Who plays in the Conference Finals?
The four conference semifinal winners.
What channel is the Conference Finals on?
One conference final on ESPN/ABC, the other on NBC/Peacock.
How many games is the Conference Finals?
Best of seven: the first team to four wins advances.
Who has home-court advantage?
The higher seed, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Where do the winners go?
The Eastern and Western champions meet in the NBA Finals.