When do the NBA playoffs start? 2026 dates, full teams, confirmed bracket, play in schedule
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When do the NBA playoffs start? 2026 dates, full teams, confirmed bracket, play in schedule
"The Play-In tournament takes place between April 14 and 17. In the Eastern Conference, the winners of the game between the 76ers and Magic advance to the play-offs as the seventh seed, with the losers taking on the Hornets or Heat for the right to be eighth seeds."
"The NBA playoffs start on April 18 and run until June. All playoff rounds are best of seven-game series, with home-court advantage going to the higher-seeded teams and the team with the best regular-season record in the final."
"Following the Conference first round, semi-final and final stages, the NBA Finals will start on Wednesday, June 3. The champions could be decided by June 10 or the series could last until nine days after that, depending on who reaches four wins first."
The 2026 NBA postseason features a quick transition from the regular season. Eight teams will compete in play-in games from April 14 to 17. The playoffs commence on April 18 and will last until June. The NBA Finals are scheduled to start on June 3, with the potential for the championship to be decided by June 10 or later. All playoff rounds are best of seven, with home-court advantage awarded to higher-seeded teams. The Finals will be broadcast live on ABC in the US.
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