Latest NBA Play-In Schedule Announced with Warriors, Suns Seeding Set Ahead of Playoffs

The latest 2026 NBA play-in tournament schedule has been revealed.

Play-in games will take place on April 14, April 15 and April 16.

While the exact Eastern Conference teams competing in each game are still to be determined, the No. 7 seed Phoenix Suns will host either the Los Angeles Clippers or the Portland Trail Blazers in the first Western Conference play-in game.

The second West play-in matchup will feature the No. 10 seed Golden State Warriors facing off against either the Clippers or Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles currently sits at No. 8 in the West standings with a 41-39 record, holding a one-game lead over Portland at 40-40.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are the only team in the Eastern Conference that has locked up a play-in spot.

The Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets are all vying for the final two guaranteed playoff berths in the East. The three teams unable to clinch the No. 5 and No. 6 spots will be headed to the play-in tournament.