The 2025-26 NBA season has concluded, leading to the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament where the No. 7-10 seeds from each conference compete for playoff spots. Fans can find details on where to watch the tournament.
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The 2025-26 NBA season has wrapped up, which means it’s time for the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament. The Play-In Tournament sees the No. 7-10 seeds from each conference battling for the seventh and eighth seeds in the Playoffs.
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This year’s Western Conference Play-In Tournament will include the No. 10 Golden State Warriors, the No. 9 Los Angeles Clippers, the No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers, and the No. 7 Phoenix Suns. Eastern Conference action will include the No. 10 Miami Heat, the No. 9 Charlotte Hornets, the No. 8 Orlando Magic, and the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers.
The NBA Play-In will see a major broadcasting change this year. All games will be available exclusively on Prime Video, and there will be no traditional TV coverage.
That means you’ll need a Prime Video subscription to watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. The good news? Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial that you can use to watch the entire Play-In Tournament for free.
If you want to keep Prime Video after the free trial, there are two options to sign up. The first is to get a standalone Prime Video subscription for $8.99 a month. The second option is to get the full Prime subscription, which includes fast shipping, access to deals, and other benefits, in addition to everything on Prime Video. The full subscription costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. To remove ads with either plan, you’ll need to pay an additional $4.99 a month for Prime Video Ultra.
Prime comes with a 30-day free trial, but students and young adults (aged 18-24) can get a six-month free trial and a discounted rate on renewal.
The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament starts on Tuesday, April 14, and finishes on Friday, April 17. Here’s the full schedule of games:
Tuesday, April 14No. 10 Miami Heat vs. No. 9 Charlotte Hornets — 7:30 p.m. ET
No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers vs. No. 7 Phoenix Suns — 10:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, April 15No. 8 Orlando Magic vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers — 7:30 p.m. ET
No. 10 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 9 Los Angeles Clippers — 10:00 p.m. ET
Friday, April 17No. 7/8 loser vs. No. 9/10 winner — 7:30 p.m. ET
No. 7/8 loser vs. No. 9/10 winner — 10:00 p.m. ET
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The teams participating are the No. 7-10 seeds from each conference in the NBA.
The exact dates for the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season.
The tournament will be broadcast on various sports networks and streaming platforms, with specific details available closer to the event.
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