New Orleans Pelicans Playoffs 2027
The New Orleans Pelicans open the 2026-27 season at home to the Indiana Pacers on Wed, Oct 21 · 8:00 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.
PacersWed, Oct 21 · 8:00 PM EDT
JazzFri, Oct 23 · 9:30 PM EDTSouthwest Division Rivals
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
San Antonio SpursStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Pelicans Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Pacers | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Jazz | 9:30 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at  Nuggets | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs Nuggets | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Oct 29 | vs  Kings | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs  Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Grizzlies | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Jazz | 8:00 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This New Orleans Pelicans playoffs page refreshes after every Pelicans 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.
New Orleans Pelicans playoffs FAQ
When do the New Orleans Pelicans open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:00 PM EDT, at home to the Indiana Pacers. It is also their home opener.
What division are the New Orleans Pelicans in?
The Southwest Division of the Western Conference, with the Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies 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.