NBA Playoffs schedule 2026: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels, live streams to watch every series
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway following the conclusion of the regular season, with the Play-In Tournament setting the stage for the postseason. Top seeds include the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, while the playoff format and broadcasting have shifted due to a new media rights deal. Games are distributed across ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Prime Video, with the NBA Finals remaining exclusive to ABC. The schedule runs from April 14 through June 19, featuring live coverage and streaming options for all series.
- ▪The 2026 NBA Playoffs began with the Play-In Tournament on April 14 and will conclude with the NBA Finals on June 19.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0, while the Detroit Pistons trail the Orlando Magic 1-3 in the first round.
- ▪Games are broadcast across ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Prime Video, with the NBA Finals exclusively on ABC.
- ▪The Play-In Tournament has moved entirely to Prime Video as part of a new media rights agreement.
- ▪Conference semifinals are set to begin around May 4, with the conference finals starting around May 19.
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