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 2027 (dates TBA)). 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
Games that shape the playoff race this week
| Date | Matchup | Tip-off (ET) | TV (US) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics at  Raptors | Celtics: No. 1 seed · Raptors: No. 6 seed | |||
 Cavaliers at  Knicks | Cavaliers: No. 7 seed · Knicks: No. 4 seed | |||
 Wizards at  Pacers | Wizards: No. 9 seed · Pacers: in the hunt, 1 game back | |||
 Lakers at  Bucks | Lakers: No. 1 seed · Bucks: in the hunt, 3 games back | |||
 Nuggets at  Grizzlies | Nuggets: No. 10 seed · Grizzlies: No. 7 seed | |||
 Spurs at  Bulls | Spurs: No. 2 seed · Bulls: in the hunt, 2 games back | |||
 Nets at  Pelicans | Nets: in the hunt, 1.5 games back · Pelicans: in the hunt, 2 games back | |||
 Magic at  Jazz | Magic: in the hunt, 0.5 games back · Jazz: in the hunt, 5 games back | |||
 Warriors at  Rockets | Warriors: No. 3 seed · Rockets: No. 5 seed | |||
 Thunder at  Trail Blazers | Thunder: No. 6 seed · Trail Blazers: No. 8 seed | |||
Raptors at  76ers | Raptors: No. 6 seed · 76ers: No. 2 seed | |||
 Pistons at Wizards | Pistons: No. 3 seed · Wizards: No. 9 seed |
Projected First Round matchups
Miami Heatat1Boston Celtics
Atlanta Hawksat4New York KnicksToronto Raptorsat3Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliersat2Philadelphia 76ersPortland Trail Blazersat1Los Angeles LakersHouston Rocketsat4
Minnesota TimberwolvesOklahoma City Thunderat3Golden State WarriorsMemphis Grizzliesat2San Antonio SpursNBA 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 | June 2027 (dates TBA) | 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 2027 (dates TBA), 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.