Philadelphia 76ers Playoffs 2027
The Philadelphia 76ers open the 2026-27 season at the New York Knicks on Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT (NBC). They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
KnicksTue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT · NBC
CavaliersThu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM EDT · ESPNAtlantic Division Rivals
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
Toronto RaptorsStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
76ers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | at Knicks | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Oct 22 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs  Bucks | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | vs  Pistons | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at  Pacers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs Knicks | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at  Hornets | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Bulls | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Philadelphia 76ers playoffs page refreshes after every 76ers 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.
Philadelphia 76ers playoffs FAQ
When do the Philadelphia 76ers open the 2026-27 season?
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the New York Knicks, on NBC.
When is the 76ers home opener?
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM EDT, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What division are the Philadelphia 76ers in?
The Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, with the Celtics, Nets, Knicks and Raptors.
Does winning the Atlantic 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.