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NBA schedules 90 broadcast games on ABC and NBC for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

NBA schedules 90 broadcast games on ABC and NBC for 2026-27 season

Summary

The NBA will increase its broadcast presence next season, featuring 90 games on ABC and NBC, up from 79. This change is part of a total of 247 national games across ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video, maintaining the number from last year and significantly up from 172 two seasons ago. The league has already launched its first opening day national tripleheader on NBC Sports, combined with streaming options on Peacock, alongside its five-game Christmas Day schedule on ABC and ESPN.

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Key Details

•NBA will air 90 games on ABC and NBC during 2026-27 season.
•Total of 247 national games planned across various networks.
•First opening day tripleheader aired on NBC Sports.
•Five-game Christmas Day slate will feature games on ABC/ESPN.
•Total broadcast games increased from last season's 79.

Latest Updates

10:32 PMYahoo Sports — ABC And NBC Will Air 90 NBA Games Next Season, Up 14% From The Prior Year
7:52 PMYahoo Sports — NBA to increase broadcast TV presence with 90 games on ABC, NBC

What they're saying

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ABC and NBC will combine to air 90 NBA games during the 2026-27 season, a 14% increase over the broadcast networks’ total of 79 in the prior season. The uptick will continue the squeeze on general-entertainment programming, extending a long-term shift toward live sports, unscripted fare and news and away from traditional dramas and comedies. …
— Yahoo Sports