NBA Conference Semifinals 2027
The 2027 NBA Conference Semifinals: May 2027, dates TBA once the First Round ends. Four best-of-seven series, two per conference. The bracket is fixed, so these matchups are known as soon as the First Round series end.
Conference Semifinals Schedule and Scores
How the Conference Semifinals Work
Four best-of-seven series, two per conference. The bracket is fixed, so these matchups are known as soon as the First Round series end.
Who plays
The eight First Round winners.
Matchups
1/8 winner v 4/5 winner and 2/7 winner v 3/6 winner in each conference, best of seven.
Home field
The higher seed, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is next
The winners meet in the conference finals.
How to Watch
Conference semifinal games are on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video; the schedule above shows the channel for each game as soon as it is announced.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonOct – Apr 11
- First RoundApr 18
- Semis
- Conf. Finals
- FinalsJun 3
Everything on this Conference Semifinals 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 Semifinals FAQ
When is the Conference Semifinals?
May 2027, dates TBA once the First Round ends.
Who plays in the Conference Semifinals?
The eight First Round winners.
What channel is the Conference Semifinals on?
ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video.
How many games is the Conference Semifinals?
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 winners meet in the conference finals.