Houston Rockets Playoffs 2027
The Houston Rockets open the 2026-27 season at home to the Dallas Mavericks on Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
MavericksWed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT
SpursFri, Oct 23 · 9:30 PM EDT · Prime VideoSouthwest Division Rivals
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans PelicansStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Rockets Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Mavericks | 8:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Spurs | 9:30 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at  Hawks | 8:30 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs Hawks | 8:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at  Bucks | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Mavericks | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs  Thunder | 8:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Celtics | 8:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Houston Rockets playoffs page refreshes after every Rockets 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.
Houston Rockets playoffs FAQ
When do the Houston Rockets open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT, at home to the Dallas Mavericks. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Houston Rockets in?
The Southwest Division of the Western Conference, with the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans and Spurs.
Does winning the Southwest 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.