Washington Wizards Playoffs 2027
The Washington Wizards are 1-0 (1.000), 3rd in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 3 seed and play the Charlotte Hornets (No. 6) in the first round at home. Next: home to the Toronto Raptors, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on MNMT.
RaptorsFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · MNMT
Hornets No. 6Then the 2/7 winnerEastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 | Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 |  Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 | Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 |  Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Wizards Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Bucks | W 128-116 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Raptors | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at Bulls | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at Hornets | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at Cavaliers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs Hornets | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at Magic | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 | at Hawks | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Washington Wizards playoffs page refreshes after every Wizards 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.
Washington Wizards playoffs FAQ
Are the Washington Wizards in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 3 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Washington Wizards play in the first round?
The Charlotte Hornets (No. 6), at home; then the 2/7 winner.
When is the next Wizards game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Toronto Raptors, on MNMT.
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.