NBA Playoffs 2026
About This Tournament
The 2026 NBA Playoffs, featuring the top 16 teams competing through four rounds of best-of-seven series. From the Play-In Tournament through the Conference Finals and the NBA Finals, two months of the highest-level basketball.
Tournament Details
Sport
Basketball
Venue
Various Arenas, USA
Start Date
April 18, 2026
End Date
June 21, 2026
Participants
20 teams/fighters
Format
In-Person
Organizer
NBA
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