Los Angeles Clippers Playoffs 2027
The Los Angeles Clippers open the 2026-27 season at home to the Sacramento Kings on Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 PM EDT. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
KingsWed, Oct 21 · 10:30 PM EDT
LakersFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM EDTPacific Division Rivals
Phoenix SunsStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Clippers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Kings | 10:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Lakers | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at  Thunder | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs Lakers | 10:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at  Timberwolves | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at  Warriors | 8:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Raptors | 10:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs  Heat | 10:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Los Angeles Clippers playoffs page refreshes after every Clippers 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.
Los Angeles Clippers playoffs FAQ
When do the Los Angeles Clippers open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 PM EDT, at home to the Sacramento Kings. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Los Angeles Clippers in?
The Pacific Division of the Western Conference, with the Warriors, Lakers, Suns and Kings.
Does winning the Pacific 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.