NBA Playoff Schedule 2027
Key dates for the 2027 NBA playoffs, from the play-in tournament through the 2027 NBA Finals, with today's projected first-round matchups.
Updated
| Stage | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season ends | April 11, 2027 | All 30 teams play on the final day. |
| Play-in tournament | April 13–16, 2027 | Seeds 7–10 in each conference; two wins needed for the 9 and 10 seeds. |
| First round | Begins April 17, 2027 | Best of seven: 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5. |
| Conference semifinals | Late April–May 2027 | Best of seven. |
| Conference finals | May 2027 | Best of seven. |
| NBA Finals | June 2027 | Best of seven; exact dates to be announced. |
Dates from the league's published season calendar; round dates after the first round depend on series lengths.
First-round matchups if the season ended today
East
1 Boston Celtics vs 8 play-in winner (now Magic)
4 Atlanta Hawks vs 5 Miami Heat
3 Detroit Pistons vs 6 New York Knicks
2 Philadelphia 76ers vs 7 play-in winner (now Cavaliers)
West
1 San Antonio Spurs vs 8 play-in winner (now Warriors)
4 Portland Trail Blazers vs 5 Minnesota Timberwolves
3 Houston Rockets vs 6 Memphis Grizzlies
2 Los Angeles Lakers vs 7 play-in winner (now Nuggets)
Frequently asked questions
When do the 2027 NBA playoffs start?
The play-in tournament runs April 13–16, 2027 and the first round begins April 17, 2027.