The NBA has officially announced NBA TV’s game schedule for the 2026-27 regular season, completing the league’s national television lineup for the upcoming campaign.
Key Highlights
- 60 regular-season games will air on NBA TV during the 2026-27 season
- The schedule tips off Oct. 24 with a doubleheader featuring the 76ers vs. Bucks and Warriors vs. Suns
- NBA TV will broadcast the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 between the Nuggets and Pacers
- The network will also bring fans original shows, international leagues and select Future Starts Now games
NBA TV Opens Season With Doubleheader
NBA TV will televise 60 regular-season games, beginning Saturday, Oct. 24 with a doubleheader. The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m. ET before the Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns at 10 p.m. ET.
LaMelo Ball, Mexico City Game Headline Early Action
One of the early-season highlights will come on Sunday, Oct. 25, when LaMelo Ball makes his home debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Toronto Raptors at 7 p.m. ET.
NBA TV will also showcase the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the Denver Nuggets facing the Indiana Pacers at 5 p.m. ET.
Later that night, fans will get a rematch of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals, with the defending NBA champion New York Knicks visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET.
NBA TV Packs New Year’s Eve With Action
NBA TV will feature another doubleheader on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31. The San Antonio Spurs will visit the Charlotte Hornets at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Knicks taking on the Suns in Phoenix at 9 p.m. ET.
Those games are part of a packed five-day stretch from Wednesday, Dec. 30 through Sunday, Jan. 3, during which NBA TV will televise 10 games. The stretch includes a Jan. 2 tripleheader featuring:
- Knicks at Nuggets — 5 p.m. ET
- Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks — 7:30 p.m. ET
- Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers — 10 p.m. ET
The complete NBA TV schedule for the 2026-27 regular season is available here.
NBA TV Adds Preseason Coverage
NBA TV will also televise select preseason games, with coverage beginning Saturday, Oct. 3. The Toronto Raptors will face the Miami Heat at 7 p.m. ET as part of the NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell. Beyond live games, NBA TV will continue to provide fans with original programming, highlights, analysis and behind-the-scenes content throughout the season.
The Association Returns for Season Two
Returning for its second season, The Association will once again serve as NBA TV’s nightly flagship show. Hosted by MJ Acosta-Ruiz, the program features insider Chris Haynes and analysts Darren Collison, Rudy Gay and Robin Lopez, among other contributors. The show will deliver the latest NBA news, analysis and storylines while guiding fans toward must-watch action from around the league in real time.
NBA TV will also bring back Coaches Corner, featuring one-on-one conversations between former NBA player and ESPN analyst Tim Legler and head coaches from across the league. The program will offer insights into X’s and O’s as well as the coaching philosophies behind some of the NBA’s top teams.
Behind-the-Scenes Access Returns
NBA TV’s original programming lineup will also include the return of Inside Practice, giving fans behind-the-scenes access to team training camps around the league, including the 76ers, Timberwolves and Warriors. Basketcast will bring together leading NBA voices for timely discussions and analysis of the latest league news and storylines. Meanwhile, The Warmup will preview the night’s matchups as players take the court for their pregame preparations.
NBA TV Continues Global Basketball Coverage
The network will also continue showcasing some of the world’s top international basketball leagues. Coverage will include the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), France’s LNB Elite and Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
NBA TV will additionally air select Future Starts Now games, giving fans an early look at the next generation of top high school basketball talent. With 60 regular-season games, preseason coverage, international basketball and an expanded slate of original programming, NBA TV is set for another action-packed 2026-27 season.
