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What channel is 76ers vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule to watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament game
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The 76ers will face the Magic on Wednesday, April 15, in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament, with the winner securing a playoff spot. Joel Embiid will miss the game due to recent surgery for appendicitis.
What channel is 76ers vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule to watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 Play-In Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 14. On the second day of action, the Orlando Magic will hit the road and play the Philadelphia 76ers, with the winner securing a spot in the first round of the playoffs.
Usually, the games between the No. 7 and No. 8 teams are both held on Tuesday to allow the winners an extra day of rest, but with the Philadelphia Flyers in town on Tuesday, the 76ers game was relegated to Wednesday, giving them an extra day of rest on the front end.
While the winner automatically qualifies for the Eastern Conference playoff bracket as the No. 7 seed, the loser of the game isn't automatically eliminated from contention. They will advance to the second-chance game on Friday, April 17, and the winner of that game will earn the No. 8 seed for the Eastern Conference.
One of the biggest storylines of this game will be the absence of 76ers star center Joel Embiid. He missed the final three regular-season games for Philadelphia because of appendicitis that required him to have surgery to have his appendix removed. Embiid should be able to return later in the playoffs, but he won't be able to play in this match-up.
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the 76ers and the Magic, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is 76ers vs. Magic on today?
- **TV channel:**None
- Live stream:Prime Video
Under the NBA’s new media rights agreement, every game of the 2026 Play-In Tournament will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video, marking the first time the entire tournament has shifted to a streaming-only platform.
76ers vs. Magic start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 15
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament game between the 76ers and the Magic is set to tip off on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
The 76ers and Magic played three times during the regular season. The 76ers won the first matchup 136-124 at home, but lost the home rematch 144-103. The Magic were home for the third game of the season series, but it was the 76ers who won the rubber match 103-91 back in January.
The 76ers are searching for their first championship since 1983 when they swept the Lakers 4-0 in that year's Finals. The Magic are still searching for their first championship. They made the NBA Finals in both 1995 and 2009 but were beaten 4-0 and 4-1, respectively.
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule 2026
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., April 14 | Hornets vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Suns vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | Prime Video | |
| Wed., April 15 | Sixers vs. Magic | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Clippers vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | Prime Video | |
| Fri., April 17 | Hornets/Heat winner vs. Sixers/Magic loser | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Suns/Blazers loser vs. Clippers/Warriors winner | 10 p.m. | Prime Video |
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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Q&A
What time does the 76ers vs. Magic game start on April 15, 2026?
The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
What channel is broadcasting the 76ers vs. Magic Play-In Tournament game?
The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
What are the implications of the 76ers vs. Magic game in the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The winner will secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, while the loser will have a chance to compete for the No. 8 seed in a second-chance game.
Why is Joel Embiid not playing in the 76ers vs. Magic game?
Joel Embiid is out due to surgery for appendicitis, which caused him to miss the final three regular-season games.