The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament is moving forward today with two games on the schedule. First up, the Orlando Magic will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Interestingly, both teams wrapped up the regular season with identical records—45 wins and 37 losses. However, Philadelphia secured a home-court advantage for this matchup, having won two out of three games against Orlando during the season.
The last encounter between these two teams happened in January, and the Sixers came out on top with a score of 103-91.
Magic vs. 76ers: What you need to know
- what: NBA Play-In Tournament
- when: April 15th, 7:30 PM ET
- where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Streaming: Prime Video (Free Trial)
The winner of this game will securely move into the playoff bracket as the No. 7 seed, while the loser will get another chance to compete against the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 8 seed on Friday.
Magic vs. 76ers start time:
Tonight’s game is set to kick off at 7:30 PM ET, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:00 PM on Prime Video.
How to watch Magic vs. 76ers for free:
To catch the entire NBA Play-In Tournament, including the Magic vs. 76ers game, you’ll need to stream it on Prime Video. So, an Amazon Prime subscription is required.
If you’re not a Prime Video subscriber, you can take advantage of a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. This includes several benefits like streaming and free two-day shipping. After the trial, the standard price is $14.99 per month, or you can pay $139 for the year.
Moreover, anyone aged 18 to 24 can get discounts on the Young Adult Prime membership after verification of age. Following a 6-month free trial, the charge is up to 50% less than the regular price—just $7.49 a month.
Key dates for the NBA Playoffs:
- April 14th to 17th: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 18th: First round of NBA playoffs begins
- June 3rd: Game 1 of the NBA Finals
