LeBron James' 76ers to open 2026-27 season against Knicks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The 2026-27 NBA schedule release is slated for August 13, with LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers scheduled to open the season against the New York Knicks. The announcement comes after James joined the 76ers, ending his eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The full schedule, including Christmas Day matchups, will be unveiled during the release event. The NBA Cup schedule will also be announced on August 12.
- •76ers to face Knicks in season opener
- •LeBron James transitioned from Lakers to 76ers
- •Complete NBA schedule set to release August 13
- •NBA Cup schedule announcement scheduled for August 12
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers release 2026-27 schedule as LeBron James begins Philly era
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks, 76ers, Spurs take spotlight as NBA releases 2026-27 schedule
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA schedule release live updates, news: LeBron James' 76ers to open 2026-27 season vs. Knicks
"The NBA 2026-27 schedule is out. LeBron's 76ers superteam lands 34 national TV games. See the massive opening night matchups, season's key dates.
"The Sixers' 2026-27 schedule is out. See all dates, marquee games and LeBron James' biggest matchups. Plus how to buy tickets.
"The 2026-27 NBA schedule release is underway.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:30 PMSixers release 2026-27 schedule as LeBron James begins Philly era
The Sixers' 2026-27 schedule is out. See all dates, marquee games and LeBron James' biggest matchups. Plus how to buy tickets.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:00 PMKnicks, 76ers, Spurs take spotlight as NBA releases 2026-27 schedule
The NBA 2026-27 schedule is out. LeBron's 76ers superteam lands 34 national TV games. See the massive opening night matchups, season's key dates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:20 PM2026 NBA schedule release live updates, news: LeBron James' 76ers to open 2026-27 season vs. Knicks
The 2026-27 NBA schedule release is underway.
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