NBA announces opening night and Christmas Day matchups for 2026-27 season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA revealed its 2026-27 season schedule, featuring significant matchups. Opening night is set for October 20, with the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the New York Knicks among key games. Christmas Day will showcase the San Antonio Spurs at the Knicks and the 76ers at the Los Angeles Lakers. Additional highlight games include the Boston Celtics facing the Miami Heat. The league's international games will include a matchup in Mexico City and Paris. Broadcasting details for marquee matchups remain to be confirmed in relation to television rights.
- •Opening night games include Celtics at Pistons, 76ers at Knicks, and Thunder at Spurs.
- •Christmas Day features Spurs at Knicks and 76ers at Lakers.
- •International games include Nuggets vs. Pacers in Mexico City.
- •The full NBA schedule will be released later.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks regular season schedule. Games for NBA opening night, Christmas
- 1:03 PMCBS NBA — NBA schedule release: 10 key dates to circle for the 2026-27 season from big returns to rivalries renewed
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Opening night NBA schedule: Who is playing NBA Christmas games?
"Opening Day tips off on Oct. 20 as the reigning champion Knicks host the 76ers, plus a packed Christmas Day slate
"The Knicks will raise their championship banner against the 76ers before a Christmas rematch with the Spurs.
"The NBA released key 2026-27 season matchups featuring the champion Knicks and LeBron James with the Sixers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:18 PMKnicks regular season schedule. Games for NBA opening night, Christmas
The Knicks will raise their championship banner against the 76ers before a Christmas rematch with the Spurs.
- CBS NBAAug 11, 2026, 1:03 PMNBA schedule release: 10 key dates to circle for the 2026-27 season from big returns to rivalries renewed
Opening Day tips off on Oct. 20 as the reigning champion Knicks host the 76ers, plus a packed Christmas Day slate
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:36 PMOpening night NBA schedule: Who is playing NBA Christmas games?
The NBA released key 2026-27 season matchups featuring the champion Knicks and LeBron James with the Sixers.
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