The 2025 NBA Play-In schedule kicks off on April 15th and runs through April 18th, 2025. The games take place prior to the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The teams that finish ranked 7-10 in each conference compete in the tournament. They will be fighting it out for the overall #7 and #8 seeds. We have the blank, printable bracket and TV times and matchups for you here as they are confirmed by the NBA.
How does the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Work?
The Play-In tournament is based on the NBA regular season standings. The teams who finish ranked #1-6 in the standings are in the playoffs. Then, the teams who come in 7-10 face off in the battle for the seven and eight seeds. In each conference the Play-In starts with the #7 hosting the #8 seed. The winner gets the 7 seed. The loser then plays the winner of the 9 vs 10 seed for the last spot in the playoffs (and the #8 seed).
2025 NBA Play-In Standings
Western Conference
(7) Warriors vs. (8) Grizzlies
(9) Kings vs. (10) Mavericks
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks (8) vs. Orlando Magic (7)
Miami Heat (10) vs. Chicago Bulls (9)
2025 NBA Play-In Schedule (Updated)
Here’s the updated 2025 NBA Play-in Schedule for you.
Wednesday, April 16
Miami Heat (East 10) vs. Chicago Bulls (East 9) | 7:30 ET, ESPN
loser is eliminated
Dallas Mavericks (West 10) vs. Sacramento Kings (West 9) | 10 ET, ESPN
loser is eliminated
Friday, April 18
East 9/10 winner vs. Atlanta Hawks (East 8) | 7 ET, TNT
winner advances to playoffs as East No. 8 seed
West 9/10 winner vs. Memphis Grizzlies (West 8) | 9:30 ET, ESPN
winner advances to playoffs as West No. 8 seed
Printable 2025 NBA Play In Bracket
Here is the printable 2025 NBA Play-In bracket for you to use. The bracket is blank until all of the teams are determined by the end of regular season play. You can also checkout the 2025 NBA Playoff schedule and bracket here.
Here’s the updated and final 2025 NBA Play-In bracket from the NBA.
