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?
- 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.
Play-In
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., April 14 | No. 9 Hornets 127, No. 10 Heat 126 (OT) | – |
| Wed., April 15 | No. 8 Magic vs. No. 7 76ers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., April 17 | No. 9 Hornets vs. No. 7/8 loser | 7:30 p.m. |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tues., April 14 | No. 8 Trail Blazers 114, No. 7 Suns 110 | – |
| Wed., April 15 | No. 10 Warriors vs. No. 9 Clippers | 10 p.m. |
| Fri., April 17 | No. 7 Suns vs. 9/10 winner | 10 p.m. |
First round
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Raptors | 1 p.m. |
| No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Hawks | 6 p.m. | |
| Sun., April 19 | No. 2 Boston vs. No. 7 TBD | 1 p.m. |
| No. 1 Pistons vs. No. 8 TBD | 6:30 p.m. |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | No. 3 Nuggets vs. No. 6 Timberwolves | 3:30 p.m. |
| No. 4 Lakers vs. No. 5 Houston | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Sun., April 19 | No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 8 TBD | 3:30 p.m. |
| No. 2 Spurs vs. No. 7 Trail Blazers | 9 p.m. |
