👏🏻 Philly is back in the playoffs
It’s officially playoff weekend in Philadelphia and the energy is building fast! Here’s what to know about the playoffs.
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers have locked in postseason berths, giving fans a rare double feature of high-stakes basketball and hockey. While it hasn’t been a perfect week across all Philly sports, these two teams are carrying the momentum into what could be a defining stretch.
The Sixers secured their spot through the Play-In Tournament with a win over the Orlando Magic, finishing the season 45-37 and setting up a familiar—and challenging—first-round matchup.
🏀 When do the Sixers play the Celtics?
The Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, marking the 21st postseason meeting between the two historic rivals.
- 📅 Game 1: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM ET
- 📍 Location: TD Garden
The Celtics enters as the No. 2 seed at 56-26, making this an uphill battle for Philly, and a chance to rewrite a long-standing postseason narrative.
🏑 When do the Flyers play the Penguins?
Over in the NHL, the Flyers are heading into a heated cross-state rivalry series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, clinching their spot with a dramatic late-season push.
- 📅 Game 1: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM ET (puck drop shortly after)
- 📍 Location: PPG Paints Arena
This matchup adds another chapter to one of Pennsylvania’s most intense sports rivalries.
🔥 Don’t miss the playoffs
With both the Sixers and Flyers entering the playoffs at the same time, this weekend sets the tone for Philadelphia’s postseason hopes. Two teams, two rivals, and everything on the line. Whether watching the games with friends or at your favorite local sports bar, Philly fans won’t want to miss a second of it!
