NBA Media Days 2026-27: Full Schedule Revealed for Season Kickoff

As the summer fades, the NBA prepares to ignite the 2026-27 season with the highly anticipated Media Days, a pivotal moment marking the unofficial start of basketball's return. It's time for fresh quotes, new jerseys, and the first glimpses of team chemistry before training camps officially begin.

Key Schedule Highlights:

• The 2026-27 NBA season officially tips off its media circuit on September 22.
• Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks lead the charge, starting early due to the NBA China Games 2026.
• The majority of the league, 28 teams, will host their Media Days on September 28.
• Five teams (Pistons, Pacers, Heat, Knicks, Jazz) have their schedules pending.

The Season Awakens: Media Day Schedule Unveiled

Get ready, basketball fanatics! The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league has dropped the full schedule for Media Days, the official prelude to training camps. This annual event offers the first unfiltered insights into team dynamics, player aspirations, and early season storylines.

Early Birds: Rockets and Mavericks Head East

Kicking things off uniquely, the Houston Rockets will host their Media Day on Tuesday, September 22, at 12 p.m. ET. They'll be followed by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, September 25, at 11 a.m. ET. These two Western Conference contenders are set for an international showcase, heading to Macao for the NBA China Games 2026 on October 9 and 11. It's an early jump for teams looking to build chemistry on a global stage.

The Main Event: September 28 Swings into Action

The majority of the NBA's elite will converge on Monday, September 28, for their respective Media Days. This is the day when 28 teams across the league will hold court, offering fans their first real look at their revamped rosters and star players. From the East Coast powerhouses to the Western Conference contenders, the league will be buzzing with activity.

9 a.m. ET

• Brooklyn Nets
• Toronto Raptors

10 a.m. ET

• Boston Celtics
• San Antonio Spurs

10:30 a.m. ET

• Atlanta Hawks
• Washington Wizards

11 a.m. ET

• Charlotte Hornets
• New Orleans Pelicans
• Orlando Magic
• Philadelphia 76ers

12 p.m. ET

• Chicago Bulls
• Denver Nuggets
• Golden State Warriors
• Memphis Grizzlies
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Portland Trail Blazers

1 p.m. ET

• Phoenix Suns

1:30 p.m. ET

• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Oklahoma City Thunder

2 p.m. ET

• Los Angeles Clippers
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Sacramento Kings

Awaiting Final Details: Five Teams Still to Announce

While most of the schedule is set, five teams are still fine-tuning their Media Day plans. Fans of the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz should keep an eye out for their official announcements soon. The anticipation only builds as we await the complete picture for the 2026-27 season.

Media Day isn't just about soundbites; it's a critical moment for teams to set the tone, address offseason changes, and ignite excitement among their fan bases. The countdown to tip-off truly begins here, promising another thrilling year of NBA action!