Cavaliers face 76ers in season opener without Christmas game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers open their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22. This matchup marks the first meeting of the year between the two teams and is expected to be nationally televised. Following their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season, the Cavaliers will not play on Christmas this year, a significant change from their previous schedule. The decision by the NBA schedule-makers raises questions about the Cavaliers’ standing in the league hierarchy.
- •Cavaliers to open season against 76ers on October 22
- •Team will not play on Christmas this year
- •Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season
- •First meeting of the season on national television
- •Schedule reflects the NBA's view of the Cavaliers' status
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs open season against 76ers, LeBron James, but no holiday presence
"The Cleveland Cavaliers will be spotlight in their season opener on the road against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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