NBA Playoffs Schedule

After the NBA regular season concludes on April 13, the postseason will kick off with the play-in tournament starting on April 15. The first playoff round will begin on April 19.

When do the NBA playoffs start?

The play-in tournament is set for April 15, followed by the first round of playoffs on April 19.

How can I watch the play-in tournament?

ESPN and TNT will broadcast the play-in tournament.

How can I watch the NBA Playoffs?

The playoffs will be available on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. These channels are typically included in most cable/satellite packages, and you can also stream the playoffs via Sling, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

NBA Finals Schedule

• Game 1: Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 2: Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 3: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 4: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 5 (if necessary): Monday, June 16, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. (ABC)

For any playoff matchups and every NBA Finals game, an over-the-air antenna will also allow you to catch the action on ABC.