New Orleans Pelicans Playoffs 2027
New Orleans Pelicans 2027 playoff page. The Pelicans are 0-0, 4th in the Southwest with a 0 point differential. If the season ended today they would be the No. 9 seed in the West (play-in, magic number 83).
Next up: home to the Indiana Pacers (0-0) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.000 record, including 17 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Pelicans Playoff Outlook
Next game
vs 
Indiana Pacers (0-0)
What it takes
Magic number 83: any combination of Pelicans wins and Phoenix Suns losses adding up to 83 clinches a berth.
Remaining schedule
25 games left · opponents’ record 0.000 · 17 vs current playoff teams
Southwest Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dallas Mavericks | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 2 |  Houston Rockets | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 3 |  Memphis Grizzlies | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 4 | New Orleans Pelicans | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 5 |  San Antonio Spurs | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
Projected Path to NBA Finals
- First Round: at #0
- Semis: likely at #1 Dallas Mavericks
- Conf. Finals: West title game, higher seed hosts
- NBA Finals: Home arena of the team with the better record, Jun 3, 2027
Season Trend
Pelicans Playoff Push: 2026-27 Recent Results and Upcoming Games
| # | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Pacers #8 | 0-0 | ||
| 2 | at  Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 3 | at  Nuggets #2 | 0-0 | ||
| 4 | vs Nuggets #2 | 0-0 | ||
| 5 | vs  Kings | 0-0 | ||
| 6 | vs  Hawks #1 | 0-0 | ||
| 7 | at Grizzlies #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 8 | vs Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 9 | vs  Timberwolves #8 | 0-0 | ||
| 10 | at  Clippers #5 | 0-0 | ||
| 11 | at  Warriors #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 12 | vs  Nets #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 13 | vs Grizzlies #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 14 | vs Nuggets #2 | 0-0 | ||
| 15 | vs Warriors #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 16 | vs  Pistons #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 17 | at  Thunder #10 | 0-0 | ||
| 18 | at Spurs | 0-0 | ||
| 19 | vs  Suns | 0-0 | ||
| 20 | at Clippers #5 | 0-0 | ||
| 21 | at  Trail Blazers | 0-0 | ||
| 22 | at Kings | 0-0 | ||
| 23 | vs  Lakers #6 | 0-0 | ||
| 24 | at Kings | 0-0 | ||
| 25 | at Lakers #6 | 0-0 |
This New Orleans Pelicans playoffs page refreshes after every Pelicans game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New Orleans Pelicans playoffs FAQ
Are the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2027 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 9 seed in the West, with a magic number of 83 to clinch.
What seed would the Pelicans be?
No. 9 in the West (play-in).
Who leads the Southwest?
Dallas Mavericks (0-0); the Pelicans are 4th.
When is the next Pelicans game?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, home to the Indiana Pacers.
How hard is the Pelicans remaining schedule?
25 games left against opponents with a combined 0.000 record; 17 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Pelicans clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Southwest, or finish with one of the five best records among West non-division-winners. Current magic number: 83.
What is the Pelicans record at home and on the road?
0-0 at home, 0-0 away; 0-0 in the division and 0-0 in the conference.