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ESPN » Free Fantasy Basketball » When do playoffs start?
When do playoffs start?
All Standard leagues play with a fixed 19-week regular season. After that, the playoffs begin! To view your team's schedule click on the "Schedule" link on your main team page. To view any individual matchup period click on the main "Scoreboard" tab (it will default to the current period).

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE - "Who plays Who?"
In Round One of the playoffs, the division winner with the best win/loss record plays the wild-card team with the worst win/loss record; the other division winner plays the wild-card team with the better win/loss record.

In Round Two, the winners of Round One (see table below) compete for the League Championship. Each round of the playoffs spans a two-week period. The remaining teams in each league compete in the consolation bracket.

    From the League Championship bracket:

    • 1st place - Winner of game 1, round 2
    • 2nd place - Loser of game 1, round 2
    • 3rd place - Winner of game 2, round 2
    • 4th place - Loser of game 2, round 2
    From the Consolation bracket:

    • 5th place - Winner of game 1, round 2
    • 6th place - Loser of game 1, round 2
    • 7th place - Winner of game 2, round 2
    • 8th place - Loser of game 2, round 2
    • 9th place - Winner of game 3, round 2
    • 10th place - Loser of game 3, round 2




Related Help Topics
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  • Regular Season and Playoffs Schedule in Standard Leagues
  • Regular Season and Playoffs Schedules for Custom Leagues
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  • Can I edit my league's playoff matchup?
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