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2026 NBA Play-in, Playoffs & Finals Schedule

The 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will take place on April 14-17. The first round of the NBA Playoffs starts on April 18.

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This page will be updated each time postseason scheduling is officially announced. Please check back as the playoffs approach.


2026 NBA Playoffs Dates To Know:

  • The 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will take place April 14-17.
  • The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs will start April 18.
  • Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals will be June 3.

All 2026 NBA Playoffs Key Dates:

Below are the dates for the 2026 Playoffs:

  • April 12: Regular season ends (All 30 teams play)
  • April 14-17: SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
  • April 18: NBA Playoffs begin
  • June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
  • June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
  • June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
  • June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
  • June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

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