NBA reveals opening and Christmas Day matchups for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA has begun releasing details for the 2026-27 season, including the opening-day and Christmas Day schedules. Opening day on October 20 features games such as the Boston Celtics at the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers at the New York Knicks. The Christmas Day slate includes the San Antonio Spurs vs. the New York Knicks, starting at noon ET. Further schedule leaks are anticipated, with the full schedule set to be announced on August 13.
- •Opening day starts October 20 with Celtics vs. Pistons.
- •Christmas Day features Spurs at Knicks at 12:00 p.m. ET.
- •NBA plans to announce the full schedule on August 13.
- •First leaked game includes Suns vs. Warriors on November 2.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule leaks: Latest news, rumors and updates about 2026-27 games
"The 2026-27 NBA schedule is dropping in full this week and we broke down the Christmas games, new rumors and all the news surrounding it.
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