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NBA sets schedule for 2026-27 opening night and Christmas Day games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

NBA sets schedule for 2026-27 opening night and Christmas Day games

Summary

The NBA has announced the schedules for opening night and Christmas Day for the 2026-27 season. The regular season will begin on October 20 with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock. LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the New York Knicks, who are defending champions. The Christmas Day lineup features five games starting with the Spurs visiting the Knicks and ending with the Nuggets at Golden State. Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that scheduling depended on James' team decision, which has now been finalized, allowing the league to proceed with marquee game announcements.

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Status Watch

•2026-27 season opens October 20 with tripleheader.
•LeBron James debuts for 76ers against Knicks.
•Christmas Day features five games, continuing a tradition.
•Celtics face Pistons in the opening game.
•Spurs vs. Knicks highlights Christmas matchups.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — NBA reveals Opening Night, Christmas Day slate for 2026-27 season

What they're saying

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The NBA’s opening night and Christmas Day schedules for the 2026-27 season are set. The league announced Tuesday that the 2026-27 regular season will tip off Oct. 20 with an NBC/Peacock tripleheader, and the marquee window belongs to LeBron James in his first appearance as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. The slate of games…
— Yahoo Sports

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