Orlando Magic prepare for challenging 2026-27 NBA season schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Orlando Magic are gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season under new head coach Sean Sweeney. With the aim of making the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year and advancing beyond the first round for the first time since 2010, the Magic face a demanding schedule. They will open the season with a pair of home games against the Hawks and Timberwolves, but three of their first five games are on the road, including a matchup against the defending champion Knicks. The team has a notable holiday schedule with several home games, including a key stretch in February to capitalize on momentum. However, national TV appearances are limited, with only eight games slated for wide broadcasts throughout the season.
- •Magic aim for their fourth straight playoff appearance.
- •Three of first five games on the road.
- •Key homestand follows NBA All-Star break.
- •Eight national TV games, down from 14 last year.
- •Challenging final stretch features tough opponents.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Magic schedule takeaways: What to watch during Orlando’s 2026-27 NBA season
"The NBA schedule was released recently, which means the 38th season of Magic basketball is around the corner. Entering the season with new head coach Sean Sweeney at the helm, Orlando aims to not only return to the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year but also to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2010. That’ll be easier said than done for a group led by ...
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