Printable 2026 Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Schedule: Dates, Times, and TV Channels – Sports Brackets
The 2026 Philadelphia 76ers play-in schedule gets started this week. The Philadelphia 76ers (No. 7 seed) will host the Orlando Magic (No. 8 seed) in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center and will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The winner of this game will officially secure the No. 7 seed and face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
76ers 2026 Play-In Tournament Schedule
The 76ers have two chances to secure a playoff spot, but a win on Wednesday sends them straight to a series with Boston.
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
| 7/8 Game | Wed, April 15 | Magic @ 76ers | 7:30 PM | Prime Video |
| Play-In Final* | Fri, April 17 | TBD @ 76ers | 7:30 PM | Prime Video |
*Only necessary if the 76ers lose on Wednesday. The loser of the 7/8 game hosts the winner of the 9/10 (Hornets/Heat) game for the final No. 8 seed.
Philadelphia 76ers Playoff Scenarios
- Win on Wednesday: Clinch the No. 7 seed and travel to Boston for Game 1 against the Celtics on Sunday, April 19.
- Lose on Wednesday: Host a “must-win” game on Friday, April 17, against the Hornets/Heat winner.
- Win on Friday: Clinch the No. 8 seed and face the No. 1 Detroit Pistons in the first round.
NBA Playoff Resources
FAQ: 76ers Play-In Tournament
Question: When is the 76ers Play-In game? Answer: The 76ers play the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET.
Question: Is the 76ers game on NBC Sports Philadelphia? Answer: No. Under the new NBA media deal, all 2026 Play-In games are exclusive to national partners. The 76ers vs. Magic game is only available on Amazon Prime Video.
Question: Do the 76ers play the Celtics or the Pistons? Answer: If the 76ers win on Wednesday, they play the Boston Celtics. If they lose Wednesday but win Friday, they play the Detroit Pistons.
