Brooklyn Nets Playoffs 2027
The Brooklyn Nets open the 2026-27 season at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
HornetsWed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT
CavaliersSat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDTAtlantic Division Rivals
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto RaptorsStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Nets Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Hornets | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at Cavaliers | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | vs  Pacers | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | at  Celtics | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs  Pistons | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at Pacers | 5:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Knicks | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Hornets | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Brooklyn Nets playoffs page refreshes after every Nets game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Brooklyn Nets playoffs FAQ
When do the Brooklyn Nets open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT, at home to the Charlotte Hornets. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Brooklyn Nets in?
The Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Celtics, Knicks, 76ers and Raptors.
Does winning the Atlantic matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.
How many teams make the NBA playoffs?
16 in the bracket, 20 in the postseason: seeds 1 to 6 per conference qualify directly and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament.