The first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is officially set after a week of nail-biting play-in games. We know now the full 16-team field and games tip off on Saturday, April 18. Tickets are available now for each series, although some times for games later in the round have not yet been announced.
The play-in games officially wrapped up with the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns both securing spots on Friday night. The first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs officially kicks off when the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Each series is a best-of-seven, with the final potential day for first round games falling on Sunday, May 3.
Here’s a breakdown of how to buy tickets for every series in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs:
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoff tickets
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA playoff tickets
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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA playoff tickets
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA playoff tickets
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Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA playoff tickets
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns NBA playoff tickets
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Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic NBA playoff tickets
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