There’s nothing like playoff basketball. Fortunately, three months of action begins now.
It all begins with the Play-In Tournament as four teams battle it out for two spots in each conference. Then, the real fun begins.
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This year, the title-defending Thunder earned a No. 1 seed in the West while the East’s No. 1 Pistons are back in the playoffs for a second-straight season. It’s anyone’s game, though, everyone playing with the intent to win.
Ready to see some postseason fun? Here’s how you can get tickets to every game of the NBA Playoffs with prices and a 2026 schedule.
How to buy NBA Playoff tickets
You can find tickets to every game of the NBA Playoffs on StubHub!
Prices vary based on game and matchup.
Click below for an updated look at costs and availability.
When are the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals will begin on Wednesday, June 3. Game 4 is set for June 10 while Game 7, if necessary, will be played on June 19.
NBA Playoffs 2026 bracket, schedule
Below is a look at upcoming games and scores throughout the NBA Playoffs. For tickets to upcoming matchups, click here.
Play-In
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., April 14 | No. 9 Hornets 127, No. 10 Heat 126 (OT) | – |
| Wed., April 15 | No. 7 76ers 109, No. 8 Magic 97 | – |
| Fri., April 17 | No. 8 Magic 121, No. 9 Hornets 90 | – |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., April 14 | No. 8 Trail Blazers 114, No. 7 Suns 110 | – |
| Wed., April 15 | No. 10 Warriors 126, No. 9 Clippers 121 | – |
| Fri., April 17 | No. 7 Sun 111, No. 10 Warriors 96 | – |
First round
No. 1 Pistons vs. No. 8 Magic
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101 | – |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83 | – |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 3 at Orlando | 1 p.m. |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4 at Orlando | TBD |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5 at Detroit | TBD |
No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 8 Suns
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84 | – |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107 | – |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 3 at Phoenix | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4 at Phoenix | TBD |
No. 2 Celtics vs. No. 7 76ers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97 | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5 at Boston | 7 p.m. |
No. 2 Spurs vs. No. 7 Trail Blazers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103 | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3 at Portland | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Portland | 3:30 p.m. |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5 at San Antonio | 9:30 p.m. |
No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Hawks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106 | – |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3 at Atlanta | 7 p.m. |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4 at Atlanta | 6 p.m. |
| Tues., April 29 | Game 5 at New York | 8 p.m. |
No. 3 Nuggets vs. No. 6 Timberwolves
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 105 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114 | – |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3 at Minnesota | 9:30 p.m. |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4 at Minnesota | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 5 at Denver | 10:30 p.m. |
No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Raptors
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105 | – |
| Thus., April 23 | Game 3 at Toronto | 8 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Toronto | 1 p.m. |
No. 4 Lakers vs. No. 5 Rockets
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94 | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3 at Houston | 8 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Houston | 9:30 p.m. |
