Cleveland Cavaliers announce full schedule for 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers have released their full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which opens on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22. The Cavs will host their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets two days later. Notable dates include matchups on multiple holidays, such as Halloween against the Milwaukee Bucks and a New Year's Eve game versus the LA Clippers. Cleveland will play four games against the New York Knicks before Christmas and will face tough competition from teams like the 76ers and Miami Heat early in the season. The Cavaliers also have 17 national TV games lined up across various networks. Their first preseason game is scheduled for October 8 against the Boston Celtics.
- •Season opens October 22 against Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Home opener against Brooklyn Nets set for October 24.
- •Cavs face New York Knicks four times before Christmas.
- •Holiday games include Halloween and New Year's Eve matchups.
- •First preseason game is October 8 versus Boston Celtics.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs schedule revealed: Dates to watch for
"The Cavs schedule is here! Let's look ahead to a few key games.
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