.jpg)
1 hour ago
4
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >
Nothing says playoff basketball like the Lakers. Seventeen NBA titles and counting, LA is the most iconic franchise in the league for a reason.
This year, the No. 4 Lakers will begin their postseason hunt against the No. 5 Rockets.
BUY NOW: Get tickets to Lakers playoff games on StubHub
They haven't had the best playoff luck as of late, falling in the first round for the past two seasons. They don't need luck to turn it around this year, though, they just need to play LA basketball.
It'll be difficult to do so without Luka Doncic, but with LeBron James on the court anything is possible.
For long-time basketball fanatics and newcomers alike, the playoff Lakers are a must. Here's how to get tickets to every Los Angeles postseason game with prices and a schedule.
Lakers 2026 playoff tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets to Lakers playoff games are available now on StubHub!
LA begins its postseason journey against the Rockets. Currently, prices for Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena start at $100. Game 5, if necessary, costs $130.
Click below for an updated look at availability.
Lakers 2026 playoff schedule
The No. 4 Lakers will kick off their 2026 playoffs against the No. 5 Rockets.
Below is a schedule of the series matchup.
First round
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98 | - |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: vs. Rockets | 10:30 p.m. |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3: at Rockets | 8 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: at Rockets | 9:30 p.m. |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: vs. Rockets* | TBD |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: at Rockets* | TBD |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7: vs. Rockets* | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoff dates
The road to an NBA Championship begins now with the play-in tournament. In just a matter of days, though, the playoffs will officially begin.
Below is a look at key dates for the 2026 postseason.
- April 14-17: Play-In Tournament
- April 18: Playoffs begin
- June 3: Finals Game 1
- June 19: Finals Game 7 (if necessary)
NBA Playoff bracket, matchups
Below are the finalized 2026 NBA playoff and Play-In Tournament matchups. Click here for tickets to any and every game.
Eastern Conference Playoffs
- (1) Pistons vs. (8) Magic
- (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors
- (3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks
- (2) Celtics vs. (7) 76ers
Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
- (7) 76ers vs. (8) Magic
- (9) Hornets vs. (10) Heat
Western Conference Playoffs
- (1) Thunder vs. (8) Suns
- (4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets
- (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves
- (2) Spurs vs. (7) Trail Blazers
Western Conference Play-In Tournament
- (7) Suns vs. (8) Trail Blazers
- (9) Clippers vs. (10) Warriors
English (US)