Cleveland Cavaliers Clinch 2026 NBA Playoff Berth
The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a berth in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which begin the weekend of April 18. The Cavaliers will make their fourth consecutive postseason appearance and the 26th in franchise history.

- Option 2: Fans can also secure priority access to purchase tickets for Cavs 2026 NBA Playoff home games by creating a FREE Cavs Rewards account at Cavs.com/Rewards. After signing up, fans will have the option to link a credit or debit card to their account, which automatically enrolls them for Playoff Priority. Cavs Rewards is easy to join through the Cavs mobile app or website.
Each round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs will be a best-of-seven series (2-2-1-1-1 format) with the first team to win four games advancing to the next round. In the best of seven series, there are four possible home games in the first round that will be designated as Games A-D. Games A and B will be the first two games of Round 1. Due to the nature of the playoffs, ticket onsale information will be determined based on how each round unfolds. If game C/D is not played, ticketholders will be refunded for their purchase. Tickets will be distributed through SeatGeek, the Cavs Official Ticketing Partner.
The Cavs have sold out 184 consecutive games at Rocket Arena, a record that dates back to the end of the 2021-22 season. Fans are encouraged to act quickly as access to Cavs 2026 Playoff tickets is expected to be limited.
Fans can visit Cavs.com/Playoffs and follow the Cavs (@cavs) on X, Facebook and Instagram for updates to playoff information and ticket opportunities.
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a berth in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which begin the weekend of April 18. The Cavaliers will make their fourth consecutive postseason appearance and the 26th in franchise history. The Cavaliers are led by Head Coach Kenny Atkinson and headlined by Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Tickets for Cavaliers Round 1 home games at Rocket Arena will go on sale for fans with Playoff Priority Access beginning on Monday, April 6 and the general public on Tuesday, April 7 at Cavs.com/Playoffs. Fans with Playoff Priority – members of Cavs United presented by KeyBank and fans who signed up for a FREE Cavs Rewards account – will receive a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase available single game tickets for all Cavs 2026 Playoff home games. There is a six (6) ticket limit per transaction, and tickets will be available while supplies last.
The ticket onsale schedule is as follows:
| Cavs United Members | Monday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET |
| Cavs Rewards Account Holders who have linked a credit or debit card | Monday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m. ET |
| All Remaining Fans with Cavs Rewards Accounts | Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. ET |
| General Public | Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET |
There are two options for fans to secure Playoff Priority access to purchase tickets for Cavs home games:
- Option 1: The best way to access tickets for Cavs 2026 NBA Playoff home games is to purchase a Cavs United membership presented by KeyBank for the 2026-27 NBA season. Cavs United members receive first access to playoff tickets before they go on sale to the public. For information on becoming a member of Cavs United presented by KeyBank visit Cavs.com/Enroll.
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