The 2026 NBA playoffs began with a play-in tournament on April 14. The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have been eliminated so far, while the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers have secured spots in the playoffs. The final elimination games, between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference, and the Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference, are set for Friday, April 17. The regular playoffs are set to begin April 18.
Every play-in game will stream exclusively on Prime Video. Here’s what you need to know so you won’t miss a single game of the 2026 NBA play-in tournament, including the complete schedule and where to stream, plus key dates for the rest of the playoffs.
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How to watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament:
Dates: April 14 – 17, 2026
TV channel: n/a
Streaming: Prime Video
When is the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?
The NBA playoffs unofficially begin with the play-in tournament from April 14-17. The playoffs then officially get under way on April 18.
How to watch the Play-In Tournament:
All games of this year’s play-in tournament will be broadcast live on Prime Video from April 14-17, with winners advancing to the first round of the NBA Playoffs starting Saturday, April 18.
What teams are in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?
The play-in tournament features the teams ranked 7th through 10th in each conference. In the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat played Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic faced the Philadelphia 76ers. In the Western Conference, The Portland Trail Blazers played the Phoenix Suns while the Golden State Warriors played the L.A. Clippers.
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2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Schedule
All times Eastern.
April 17, 7:30 p.m.: East Final Eliminator Game, Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets (Prime Video)
April 17, 10 p.m.: West Final Eliminator Game, Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors (Prime Video)
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You can tune in to every 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament game exclusively on Prime Video from April 14-17. Don’t have a subscription to Prime? You can grab a free 30-day trial and watch the games with no other commitments.
NBA Playoff schedule:
All times Eastern.
April 14-17: NBA Play-In Tournament
April 18: NBA Playoffs begin
May 4: Conference Semifinals begin (can move up to May 2 or 3)
May 19: Eastern Conference Finals begin on ESPN/ABC (can move up to May 17)
May 20: Western Conference Finals begin on NBC/Peacock (can move up to May 18)
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)