The NBA G League playoffs tip off Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with eight first-round matchups that will determine which teams advance in the pursuit of a championship. The opening round spans two days with games across both conferences.
Tuesday's action features three compelling matchups. The Eastern Conference slate begins with the Maine Celtics visiting the Greensboro Swarm at 6:30 PM ET. The Motor City Cruise then face the Raptors 905 at 7:00 PM ET in a game that will be broadcast on Prime Video. Western Conference play opens with the Austin Spurs taking on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at 8:30 PM ET.
Wednesday, April 1st brings five additional playoff contests to complete the first round. The Eastern Conference matchups include Long Island Nets at Osceola Magic (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and Capital City Go-Go at Cleveland Charge (7:30 PM ET).
The Western Conference continues Wednesday night with three games: Iowa Wolves at Stockton Kings (9:30 PM ET, Prime Video), San Diego Clippers at South Bay Lakers (10:00 PM ET), and Rip City Remix versus Mexico City Capitanes (10:00 PM ET).
Ticket availability varies significantly across venues, with prices ranging from as low as $58 for the Maine at Greensboro matchup to premium prices exceeding $2,292 for the Austin at Rio Grande Valley game according to official listings.
The playoffs represent the culmination of the G League's regular season, where teams compete for the opportunity to develop NBA-ready talent while pursuing their own championship aspirations. Several top NBA prospects and assignment players are expected to feature prominently in these postseason contests.
