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NBA opening night 2026 features Celtics, 76ers, and Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

NBA opening night 2026 features Celtics, 76ers, and Thunder

Summary

The NBA's opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, featuring three games on NBC and Peacock. The Boston Celtics will visit the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET, while the Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks, who will raise their championship banner at 7 p.m. ET. The final game of the night sees the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET. All eyes will be on LeBron James, making his debut with the 76ers amid offseason signings and trades.

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Key Details

•Opening night games include Celtics vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs.
•LeBron James debuts for the 76ers against the Knicks.
•The Knicks celebrate their first championship banner since 1973.
•The Spurs defeated the Thunder in last year's Western Conference Finals.
•Three games available on NBC and Peacock.

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