Exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes — yes, the NBA Playoffs have arrived.
This year’s bracket is filled with talented teams hoping to capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will look to defend their title, but contenders like the Cavaliers, Knicks and Pacers want to knock Boston off its throne.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder will be the team to beat, as they were utterly dominant during the regular season. The West is absolutely loaded, though, with the Rockets, Lakers, Nuggets and others ready to chase down a championship.
Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including a full bracket and TV and streaming information for each game.
NBA Playoffs bracket 2025
NBA Playoffs schedule 2025
- Play-In Tournament: April 15-18
- First round: April 19
- Conference semifinals: May 5-6 (possible move up to May 3-4)
- Conference finals: May 20-21 (possible move up to May 18-19)
- NBA Finals: June 5-June 22 (if necessary)
The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 15. The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs will start four days later on Saturday, April 19.
The next two rounds of the postseason will be held in May, and Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 5.
NBA Playoffs 2025: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT
- Live streams: Sling
NBA Playoff games will air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2025 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 range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA Playoffs radio station 2025
You can listen to every NBA Playoff game live on SiriusXM. Channels for postseason games are listed on the SiriusXM website.
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NBA Playoffs 2025: Updated schedule for every round of postseason games
NBA Play-In Tournament
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 15 | Magic vs. Hawks | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| April 16 | Bulls vs. Heat | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| April 18 | TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TNT, Sling |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 15 | TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| April 16 | TBD vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| April 18 | TBD vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
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