Orlando Magic prepare for key games early in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Orlando Magic's 2026-27 NBA schedule features crucial matchups in October. The first game on October 25 is at the New York Knicks, the defending champions who eliminated the Magic in the NBA Cup semifinals. Additionally, the Magic will host the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring LeBron James, and face the Detroit Pistons in Cup group stage play. Last season, the Magic achieved a 4-0 record in Cup play, setting a high bar for this year's performance.
- •Magic schedule includes three critical games in October.
- •First game is against defending champions, the New York Knicks.
- •Magic will also face the Philadelphia 76ers at home.
- •The final October game is against the Detroit Pistons in Cup play.
- •Magic went 4-0 in Cup play last season.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why These Three Games are Important for Orlando Magic
"The Orlando Magic have a lot of significant games on their 2026-27 schedule, and these three might be the most important.
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