2027 NBA Playoff Bracket: Projected Matchups & Printable PDF
2027 NBA Playoff Bracket
The 2027 NBA playoff bracket is set after the Play-In Tournament in mid-April 2027. Until the season starts, the bracket shows the seed matchups. Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference go straight to the First Round; seeds 7 and 8 come from the Play-In. The bracket is fixed: teams are not reseeded after each round.
2027 NBA Playoff Bracket
East First Round
East Semifinals
East Conf. Finals
NBA Finals
West Conf. Finals
West Semifinals
West First Round
Seed matchups; the teams fill in from opening night.
2026 NBA Playoff Bracket
The New York Knicks won the 2026 title, 4-1 over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Printable 2027 NBA Playoff Bracket
Fill in your picks before the First Round and follow every series to the NBA Finals. Pick the version that suits you:
- Blank PDF: print it and write the teams in by hand.
- Fillable PDF: type your picks on screen, then save or print.
- HD image (1920 x 1080): for your phone, social posts or printing.
Print in landscape on heavy paper for the cleanest result. The bracket is free to download and share.
How the NBA Playoff Bracket Works
| Round | Teams | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | Seeds 7 to 10 in each conference | Single games for seeds 7 and 8 |
| First Round | 16 teams: 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5 | Best of seven |
| Conference Semifinals | 8 teams | Best of seven |
| Conference Finals | 4 teams | Best of seven |
| NBA Finals | East champion v West champion | Best of seven |
The bracket is fixed, so teams are not reseeded after a round. The higher seed has home court and hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7; in the NBA Finals, home court goes to the team with the better regular-season record. Every game is on the NBA playoff schedule, and the race for seeds is on the NBA playoff picture.
When is the 2027 NBA playoff bracket set?
After the Play-In Tournament in mid-April 2027, when seeds 7 and 8 are decided. Until then, the bracket on this page is projected from the current standings.
Is the NBA playoff bracket reseeded after each round?
No. The bracket is fixed: the 1 v 8 winner meets the 4 v 5 winner, and the 2 v 7 winner meets the 3 v 6 winner.
How many games can the NBA playoffs have?
Up to 105: 15 best-of-seven series of up to seven games each, plus six Play-In games.
Can a lower seed win the NBA title?
Yes. The 1995 Houston Rockets won the championship as the No. 6 seed in the West, the lowest seed to win the title.
Where can I download a printable NBA playoff bracket?
On this page: a blank PDF to fill in by hand, a fillable PDF to type into, and an HD image.