Chicago Bulls Playoffs 2027
The Chicago Bulls open the 2026-27 season at the Toronto Raptors on Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT. They play in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
RaptorsWed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT
WizardsSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM EDT · MNMTCentral Division Rivals
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana PacersStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Bulls Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at Raptors | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at  Bucks | 4:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Wizards | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at  Celtics | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs  Knicks | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Celtics | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  76ers | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Knicks | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Chicago Bulls playoffs page refreshes after every Bulls 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.
Chicago Bulls playoffs FAQ
When do the Chicago Bulls open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT, at the Toronto Raptors.
When is the Bulls home opener?
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM EDT, against the Washington Wizards.
What division are the Chicago Bulls in?
The Central Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks.
Does winning the Central 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.