Orlando Magic Playoffs 2027
The Orlando Magic open the 2026-27 season at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT. 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.
HawksWed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT
KnicksSun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM EDTSoutheast Division Rivals
Charlotte Hornets
Miami HeatStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Magic Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs  Timberwolves | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Knicks | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at  Raptors | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Raptors | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs  Celtics | 3:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Wizards | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, Nov 5 | at  Suns | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Orlando Magic playoffs page refreshes after every Magic 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.
Orlando Magic playoffs FAQ
When do the Orlando Magic open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM EDT, at home to the Atlanta Hawks. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Orlando Magic in?
The Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Hawks, Hornets, Heat 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.