The NBA has officially unveiled its schedule for the 2026 playoffs, setting the stage for thrilling postseason matchups. Fans eagerly await the start of these high-stakes games, which feature a range of competitive teams.
2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Schedule
Matchups and Dates
- Detroit Pistons vs. No. 8 Seed
- Sunday, April 19: at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 22: at Detroit, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25: at No. 8 Seed, 1 p.m.
- Monday, April 27: at No. 8 Seed, time TBD
- Wednesday, April 29: at Detroit, time TBD
- Friday, May 1: at No. 8 Seed, time TBD
- Sunday, May 3: at Detroit, time TBD
- Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Seed
- Sunday, April 19: at Boston, 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21: at Boston, 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 24: at No. 7 Seed, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26: at No. 7 Seed, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28: at Boston, time TBD
- Thursday, April 30: at No. 7 Seed, time TBD
- Saturday, May 2: at Boston, time TBD
- New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Saturday, April 18: at New York, 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 20: at New York, 8 p.m.
- Thursday, April 23: at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25: at Atlanta, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28: at New York, time TBD
- Thursday, April 30: at Atlanta, time TBD
- Saturday, May 2: at New York, time TBD
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
- Saturday, April 18: at L.A., 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21: at L.A., 10:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 24: at Houston, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26: at Houston, 9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 29: at L.A., time TBD
- Friday, May 1: at Houston, time TBD
- Sunday, May 3: at L.A., time TBD
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 Seed
- Sunday, April 19: at Oklahoma City, 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 22: at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25: at No. 8 Seed, 3:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 27: at No. 8 Seed, time TBD
- Wednesday, April 29: at Oklahoma City, time TBD
- Friday, May 1: at No. 8 Seed, time TBD
- Sunday, May 3: at Oklahoma City, time TBD
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Sunday, April 19: at San Antonio, 9 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21: at San Antonio, 8 p.m.
- Friday, April 24: at Portland, 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26: at Portland, 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28: at San Antonio, time TBD
- Thursday, April 30: at Portland, time TBD
- Saturday, May 2: at San Antonio, time TBD
- Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Saturday, April 18: at Denver, 3:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 20: at Denver, 10:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 23: at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 27: at Denver, time TBD
- Thursday, April 30: at Minnesota, time TBD
- Saturday, May 2: at Denver, time TBD
With these matchups on the calendar, basketball enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting start to the playoffs. Each game promises intense competition and potential surprises as teams vie for advancement in the tournament.
