Denver Nuggets Playoffs 2027
The Denver Nuggets open the 2026-27 season at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30 PM EDT (ESPN). They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
ThunderThu, Oct 22 · 9:30 PM EDT · ESPN
PelicansSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM EDTNorthwest Division Rivals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Utah JazzStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Nuggets Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | at Thunder | 9:30 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Pelicans | 9:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs  Warriors | 10:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at Pelicans | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at  Suns | 10:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Trail Blazers | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs  Raptors | 9:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at  Pacers | 5:00 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Denver Nuggets playoffs page refreshes after every Nuggets game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Denver Nuggets playoffs FAQ
When do the Denver Nuggets open the 2026-27 season?
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30 PM EDT, at the Oklahoma City Thunder, on ESPN.
When is the Nuggets home opener?
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM EDT, against the New Orleans Pelicans.
What division are the Denver Nuggets in?
The Northwest Division of the Western Conference, with the Timberwolves, Thunder, Trail Blazers and Jazz.
Does winning the Northwest 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.