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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.
BUY NOW: Get tickets to the 2026 NBA Playoffs on StubHub
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
- Tickets: StubHub
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?
- Dates: June 3-19
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.
Second round
No. 1 Pistons vs. No. 4 Cavaliers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., May 5 | Game 1 at Detroit | 7 p.m. |
| Thurs., May 7 | Game 2 at Detroit | 7 p.m. |
| Sat., May 9 | Game 3 at Cleveland | 3 p.m. |
| Mon., May 11 | Game 4 at Cleveland | 8 p.m. |
No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 4 Lakers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., May 5 | Game 1 at Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. |
| Thurs., May 7 | Game 2 at Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. |
| Sat., May 9 | Game 3 at Los Angeles | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mon., May 11 | Game 4 at Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. |
No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 7 76ers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., May 4 | Game 1: Knicks 137, 76ers 98 | - |
| Wed., May 6 | Game 2 at New York | 7 p.m. |
| Fri., May 8 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., May 10 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 3:30 p.m. |
No. 2 Spurs vs. No. 6 Timberwolves
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., May 4 | Game 1: Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102 | - |
| Wed., May 6 | Game 2 at San Antonio | 9:30 p.m. |
| Fri., May 8 | Game 3 at Minnesota | 9:30 p.m. |
| Sun., May 10 | Game 4 at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. |
First round
No. 1 Pistons vs. No. 8 Magic
Detroit wins series 4-3
| 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: Magic 113, Pistons 105 | - |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4: Magic 94, Pistons 88 | - |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Pistons 116, Magic 109 | - |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Pistons 93, Magic 79 | - |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7: Pistons 116, Magic 94 | - |
No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 8 Suns
Oklahoma City wins 4-0
| 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: Thunder 121, Suns 109 | - |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4: Thunder 131, Suns 122 | - |
No. 2 Celtics vs. No. 7 76ers
Philadelphia wins 4-3
| 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: Celtics 108, 76ers 100 | - |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Celtics 128, 76ers 96 | - |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: 76ers 113, Celtics 97 | - |
| Thurs., April 30 | Game 6: 76ers 106, Celtics 93 | - |
| Sat., May 2 | Game 7: 76ers 109, Celtics 100 | - |
No. 2 Spurs vs. No. 7 Trail Blazers
San Antonio wins 4-1
| 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: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108 | - |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 93 | - |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95 | - |
No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Hawks
New York wins 4-2
| 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: Hawks 109, Knicks 108 | - |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98 | - |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: Knicks 126, Hawks 97 | - |
| Thurs., April 30 | Game 6: Knicks 140, Hawks 89 | - |
No. 3 Nuggets vs. No. 6 Timberwolves
Minnesota wins 4-2
| 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: Timberwolves 113, Nuggets 96 | - |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 96 | - |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 5: Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113 | - |
| Thurs., April 30 | Game 6: Timberwolves 110, Nuggets 98 | - |
No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Raptors
Cleveland wins series 4-3
| 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: Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104 | - |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89 | - |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120 | - |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110 (OT) | - |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 8: Cavaliers 114, Raptors 102 | - |
No. 4 Lakers vs. No. 5 Rockets
Los Angeles wins series 4-2
| 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: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 | - |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Rockets 115, Lakers 96 | - |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Rockets 99, Lakers 93 | - |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Lakers 98, Rockets 78 | - |
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 | - |
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