Miami Heat Playoffs 2027
The Miami Heat open the 2026-27 season at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT (ESPN). They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
TimberwolvesWed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT · ESPN
HornetsSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM EDTSoutheast Division Rivals
Orlando Magic
Washington WizardsStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Heat Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Timberwolves | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs  Pistons | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at Hornets | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs  Mavericks | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at  Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs  Pacers | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Lakers | 10:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at  Clippers | 10:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Miami Heat playoffs page refreshes after every Heat 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.
Miami Heat playoffs FAQ
When do the Miami Heat open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT, at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves, on ESPN. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Miami Heat in?
The Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Hawks, Hornets, Magic and Wizards.
Does winning the Southeast 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.