NBA Playoff Schedule 2027
Complete 2027 NBA playoff schedule with dates, tip-off times (Eastern), TV channels, results and series scores for every round, from the Play-In Tournament (Apr 13–16, 2027) through the First Round (from Apr 18, 2027) to the NBA Finals (June 3, 2027). Times and channels for later rounds are announced as each round is set; they appear here as soon as they are.
NBA Playoff Schedule by Round
Projected First Round matchups
Indiana Pacersat1
Atlanta Hawks
Chicago Bullsat4
Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliersat3
Brooklyn Nets
Detroit Pistonsat2
Boston Celtics
Minnesota Timberwolvesat1
Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippersat4
Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakersat3
Golden State Warriors
Memphis Grizzliesat2
Denver NuggetsNBA Playoff Schedule: Key Dates and TV
| Round | Dates | Series | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Apr 18, 2027 | 8 · best of 7 | ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video |
| Conference Semifinals | 4 · best of 7 | ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video | |
| Conference Finals | 2 · best of 7 | One conference final on ESPN/ABC, the other on NBC/Peacock | |
| NBA Finals | Jun 3, 2027 | 1 · best of 7 | ABC |
This NBA playoff schedule fills in the moment the 2027 matchups are confirmed; the round dates are already fixed. Times are Eastern. The bracket shows the same games by round, and each team page lists its own path.
NBA playoff schedule FAQ
When do the 2027 NBA playoffs start?
The Play-In Tournament runs Apr 13–16, 2027 and the First Round is set to start Apr 18, 2027, after the regular season ends Apr 11, 2027.
When are the 2027 NBA Finals?
In June 3, 2027, on ABC. The league confirms the exact dates closer to the playoffs.
What channels show the 2027 NBA playoffs?
The Play-In streams on Prime Video. The first two rounds are split between ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video; one conference final is on ESPN/ABC and the other on NBC/Peacock; the NBA Finals are on ABC.
What time are NBA playoff games?
Mostly 7 to 10:30 PM Eastern on weeknights, with afternoon games on weekends. Each tip-off time on this page is Eastern Time.
When are Games 5, 6 and 7 played?
Only if needed: they are scheduled with the series and dropped once a team reaches four wins.
How does the NBA Play-In Tournament work?
In each conference No. 7 hosts No. 8 (the winner is the No. 7 seed) and No. 9 hosts No. 10 (the loser is out). The loser of 7 v 8 then hosts the winner of 9 v 10, and that winner is the No. 8 seed. Every Play-In game is a single game.