NBA Playoffs schedule 2024: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels to watch every series
The field for the 2024 NBA Playoffs has not yet been finalized, but the postseason schedule is already starting to take shape.
On April 17, the NBA revealed dates and tipoff times for first-round contests in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Game 1 of each series will take place on April 20 and 21, giving basketball fans a loaded opening weekend of playoff action.
In the East, the current first-round matchups are Bucks vs. Pacers, Knicks vs. 76ers and Cavaliers vs. Magic. The Celtics are closely monitoring the results from the Play-In Tournament. In the West, only the top-seeded Thunder are waiting for an opponent, as the other three series have been locked in: Nuggets vs. Lakers, Timberwolves vs. Suns and Clippers vs. Mavericks.
The official start of the journey to the NBA Finals is coming soon. If you don’t want to miss a second of postseason play, we’ve got you covered.
Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including TV and streaming information for each game.
NBA Playoffs 2024: TV channels, live stream
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBA TV | TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Basketball fans can watch NBA Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Postseason games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If NBA Playoff games are not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
NBA Playoffs 2024: Updated schedule for every round of postseason games
NBA Play-In Tournament
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 17 | 76ers 105, Heat 104 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 17 | Bulls 131, Hawks 116 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 19 | Bulls vs. Heat | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 16 | Lakers 110, Pelicans 106 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 16 | Kings 118, Warriors 94 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 19 | Kings vs. Pelicans | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
Eastern Conference first round
(1) Celtics vs. (8) TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
(2) Knicks vs. (7) 76ers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 6 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 1 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Western Conference first round
(1) Thunder vs. (8) TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
How to buy tickets for 2024 NBA Playoffs
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NBA Playoffs bracket 2024
