Raptors vs Cavaliers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series

The NBA has announced the official schedule of dates for the first-round playoff series between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Check out the full slate of games below, as it's listed at NBA.com.Game 1 will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and will be broadcast on Prime Video at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Where to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers Today: TV channel, live stream?

TV channels: Prime Video

Live streams: Prime Video | Peacock | DIRECTVThe Raptors vs. Cavaliers series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among Prime Video, Peacock, and other networks.

Full Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoff Schedule, Scores, Channel, Start-times

Game 1: Raptors 113, Cavaliers 126,

Game 2: Raptors at Cavaliers, Monday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. EST, Peacock

Game 3: Cavaliers at Raptors, Thursday, April 23, 8:00 p.m. EST, Prime Video

Game 4: Cavaliers at Raptors, Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. EST, NBC

Game 5 (if necessary): Raptors at Cavaliers, Tuesday, April 29, time TBD

Game 6 (if necessary): Cavaliers at Raptors, Thursday, May 1, time TBD

Game 7 (if necessary): Raptors at Cavaliers, Saturday, May 3, time TBD

Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions, Picks

CAVALIERS in five or six. Expert consensus from major sites:

NBA.com: Cavaliers in 5

ESPN (12 experts): All pick Cavaliers (majority in 6, some in 5 or 7)

The Athletic: Cavaliers in 6 (4-2)

Action Network / NY Post / VSiN: Cavaliers win series comfortably, many in 5 or 6

Sports Betting Dime: Raptors could push to 6 games

Cleveland’s superior talent, home-court advantage, star power (Mitchell, Harden, Mobley), and defensive strength make them heavy favorites despite Toronto sweeping the regular-season series. Most analysts expect the Cavs to advance with relative ease, though the Raptors’ momentum could make it competitive for 5-6 games.

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