The play-in tournament dust has settled, and the real battle begins. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are here, promising two months of high-stakes basketball drama. With the bracket now locked in, the road to the Larry O'Brien Trophy is officially open.

This year's field looks wide open. The Detroit Pistons and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have secured the coveted No. 1 seeds, but the chase is packed with contenders. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs hold a No. 2 seed, with powerhouse teams like the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and New York Knicks all in the mix. The Western Conference, in particular, shapes up as an epic showdown.

If the Thunder can navigate this gauntlet and repeat as champions, they'll make history by snapping a remarkable streak of seven different NBA title winners in seven consecutive years. Every game will be crucial, and you won't want to miss a single possession.

Fortunately, catching every dunk, block, and game-winner is easier than ever, even without a traditional cable subscription. The postseason action is spread across ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Prime Video, with the NBA Finals exclusively on ABC. Here’s your guide to streaming the entire 2026 playoff run.

You can access games through a variety of streaming services depending on broadcast rights. Key options include the ESPN app, Peacock, and Prime Video. For comprehensive coverage, DIRECTV Stream carries all games airing on ABC, ESPN, and NBC, making it a one-stop shop for the postseason.

Mark your calendars! The conference semifinals are slated for May 4-5 (with a potential move to May 2-3), and the conference finals will tip off around May 19-20 (possibly moving up to May 17-18). The intensity only builds from here.