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NBA Play-In Tournament TV, Live Stream Schedule: How to Watch 2026 Postseason Games
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The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament is set to determine the final playoff spots this week. The top two seeds in each conference will compete to finalize the bracket for the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds.
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The NBA Playoff field is almost settled, but four first-round spots have not yet been filled. That will happen this week during the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament.
The top six seeds in the East and West will go straight to the first round with the No. 3 vs. No. 6 and No. 4 vs. No. 5 matchups already set. The top two seeds in each conference will be focused on the tournament, which finalizes the bracket with the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds.
Which teams will secure a playoff berth?
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Play-In Tournament, including TV and streaming options for games.
NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 schedule
- Dates: Tuesday, April 14–Friday, April 17
The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 14, and conclude on Friday, April 17. Once the postseason field has been finalized, the 2026 NBA Playoffs will start on Saturday, April 18.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 14 | No. 10 Heat vs. No. 9 Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| No. 8 Trail Blazers vs. No. 7 Suns | 10 p.m. | Prime Video | |
| April 15 | No. 8 Magic vs. No. 7 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| No. 10 Warriors vs. No. 9 Clippers | 10 p.m. | Prime Video | |
| April 17 | Heat/Hornets winner vs. Magic/76ers loser | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Warriors/Clippers winner vs. Trail Blazers/Suns loser | 10 p.m. | Prime Video |
How to watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2026: TV channel, live stream
- **TV channel:**N/A
- Live stream:Prime Video
Under the NBA's new media rights agreement, all six games of the 2026 Play-In Tournament will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video, marking the first time the entire tournament has shifted to a streaming-only platform.
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Eastern Conference
- (1) Pistons vs. (8) TBD
- (2) Celtics vs. (7) TBD
- (3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks
- (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors
Western Conference
- (1) Thunder vs. (8) TBD
- (2) Spurs vs. (7) TBD
- (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves
- (4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets
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Q&A
What is the schedule for the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?
The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule will take place this week, finalizing the playoff bracket.
How can I watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament games live?
You can watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament games on various sports networks and streaming platforms that broadcast NBA games.
Which teams are competing for the final playoff spots in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament?
The teams competing for the final playoff spots are the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds from the Eastern and Western Conferences.
