Several different formats have been used of the existence of the playoffs.
1977–1982 1982–1992 In 1982, the finals were expanded to a best-of-five series.
1993–2015, 2018–2019 From 1993 to 2015, eight teams qualified for the playoffs each year. The quarterfinals were a best-of-three, the semifinals a best-of-five, and the finals a best-of-seven.
2015–2018 Because the number of teams in 2014 was reduced to nine, the number of teams qualifying for the playoffs was reduced as well. The semi-finals became a best-of-seven series as well.
2020–2021 In 2020, the quarter-finals were played in a two-legged series with the team with the most aggregated points winning. The finals were shortened to a best-of-five.
2021–present Since 2021, under the umbrella of the
BNXT League. Teams are ranked based on their standings in the Elite Gold and the Elite Silver. == List of playoff series ==