NBA 2026-27 season schedule rollout and opening night

Key developments

1. Aug 11, 2026

   The New York Knicks will raise their first championship banner in 53 years and host the 76ers on opening night under a new NBC/Peacock deal.

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2. Aug 11, 2026

   The NBA reveals its full 2026-27 schedule, including Christmas Day and opening-week matchups across the league.

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Coverage across the spectrum

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NBA Opens With Banner Night, Updated Christmas Lineup

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a victory parade led by Jalen Brunson, while opening-night will feature a championship banner-raising and a star-studded Knicks-76ers game on NBC. The NBA unveiled a triple-header start to the season on NBC/Peacock, outlined Christmas and opening-week games, highlighted LeBron James’ move to the 76ers as a schedule-inflecting factor, and included analyses of East contenders like the Heat.

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Thunder Preseason Schedule Revealed

Teams across baseball, basketball, and junior hockey unveiled or outlined their upcoming seasons, from the Omaha Storm Chasers' 2027 150-game schedule and ticket perks to NBA teams preparing 2026-27 schedules and key Christmas Day and opening-week matchups. The rollout includes NBA schedule release plans on Good Morning America and ESPN’s NBA Today, team-by-team schedule details for the 76ers, and junior leagues like the Airdrie Techmation Thunder, with dates, venues, and notable rosters highlighted.