Portland Trail Blazers Playoffs 2027
The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026-27 season at home to the Phoenix Suns on Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 PM EDT. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
SunsWed, Oct 21 · 10:00 PM EDT
KingsFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM EDTNorthwest Division Rivals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City ThunderStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Trail Blazers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Suns | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | at  Lakers | 11:00 PM |
| Thu, Oct 29 | vs  Grizzlies | 10:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at  Jazz | 3:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Nuggets | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Suns | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 | at Lakers | 10:00 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Portland Trail Blazers playoffs page refreshes after every Trail Blazers 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.
Portland Trail Blazers playoffs FAQ
When do the Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 PM EDT, at home to the Phoenix Suns. It is also their home opener.
What division are the Portland Trail Blazers in?
The Northwest Division of the Western Conference, with the Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder and Jazz.
Does winning the Northwest 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.