Cavs schedule includes 17 national TV games, featuring LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers' 2026-27 season schedule was released, highlighting 17 national television appearances. They begin the season against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22. Additionally, the Cavs will participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. showcase on January 18, 2027, against the Detroit Pistons. Although no Christmas games are on national TV, the Cavs are recognized with eight games on NBC or Peacock, six on ESPN, and three on Prime Video. Ticket sales details are forthcoming.
- •Cavs open season against 76ers on October 22.
- •Nineteen national TV games feature eight on NBC or Peacock.
- •Cavs play Pistons in the MLK Day showcase on January 18, 2027.
- •Ticket sale information will be announced later.
- •Cavs' offseason remains quiet, with only Mario Hezonja signed.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs schedule has 17 national TV games, including marquee games vs LeBron James
"This season Cleveland will have 17 games broadcast on national television.
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