NBA reveals 2026-27 schedule highlights including opening night and Christmas games

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Summary

The NBA will kick off its 2026-27 season on October 20 with an opening night triple-header. The games feature the Boston Celtics visiting the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers at the New York Knicks, and the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the San Antonio Spurs. The Christmas Day lineup includes five games, highlighted by an NBA Finals rematch between the Spurs and Knicks. Other notable matchups include the Miami Heat at the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Los Angeles Lakers. Additional opening week games are also set, with teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors to participate. The full schedule is expected to be released on August 13.

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•Opening night includes Celtics vs. Pistons, Sixers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs.
•Christmas Day features Spurs at Knicks in an NBA Finals rematch.
•Five games are scheduled for Christmas Day across ABC and ESPN.
•Additional opening week games include Timberwolves at Heat and Warriors at Lakers.
•Full NBA schedule to be released on August 13.

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