Here’s Where to Watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Live Online

Q: What teams are competing in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?

The teams competing are the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic in the east, and the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and L.A. Clippers in the west.

Q: How many teams will qualify for the NBA Playoffs from the Play-In Tournament?

Four teams will qualify for the NBA Playoffs from the Play-In Tournament, specifically the 7-seed and 8-seed from both the eastern and western conferences.

Q: When do the 2026 NBA Playoffs start after the Play-In Tournament?

The 2026 NBA Playoffs will begin in June, following the conclusion of the Play-In Tournament.

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With the 2025-26 NBA regular season over, the NBA Play-In Tournament begins to see which teams will take the last four spots (the 7-seed and 8-seed east and west, respectively) in the NBA Playoffs. Once in the playoffs, 16 teams (8 in the east and 8 in the west), in total, compete for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the NBA Finals in June.

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Teams looking to get into the post-season are the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic in the east, and Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and L.A. Clippers in the west.

Below, is everything you need to know to watch the NBA Play-In Tournament.

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When Are the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?

The NBA Play-In Tournament starts on Tuesday, Apr. 17 and ends on Friday, April 17.

How to Watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament on TV

NBA coverage of the play-in tournament livestreams on Prime Video. The first game features the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, while the second game has the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns at 10 p.m ET/7 p.m. PT. For a complete schedule, click here for the NBA Play-In Tournament 2026.

If you don’t have cable, the only way to watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament is with Prime Video.

How to Stream the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Online

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