2026-27 NBA Season Calendar & Key Dates
The 2026-27 NBA season tips off Tuesday, October 20 on NBC and Peacock, with the defending champion New York Knicks raising their banner against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference Finals rematch. Every team plays 82 games through April 11, 2027, with the Emirates NBA Cup championship on December 11, five games on Christmas Day, All-Star Weekend in Phoenix February 19-21, the Play-In April 13-16, and the playoffs starting April 17. Every game is live to bet at BUSR with spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and same-game parlays.
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2026-27 NBA Season Key Dates
Opening Night Oct 20, 2026 76ers @ Knicks, banner night
NBA Cup Final Dec 11, 2026 Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Christmas Day Dec 25, 2026 5 games — Spurs @ Knicks opens
Trade Deadline Feb 11, 2027 Futures move with every deal
All-Star Weekend Feb 19-21, 2027 Phoenix, AZ — NBC/Peacock
Regular Season Ends Apr 11, 2027 All 30 teams play
Play-In Tournament Apr 13-16, 2027 Seeds 7-10, Prime Video
Playoffs Begin Apr 17, 2027 NBA Finals in June
2026-27 NBA National TV Schedule
Opening Week – NBC / ESPN / Prime
Oct 20-23, 2026
| Oct 20 | Celtics at Pistons, 3:00 PM (NBC) |
| Oct 20 | 76ers at Knicks, 7:00 PM (NBC) |
| Oct 20 | Thunder at Spurs, 9:30 PM (NBC) |
| Oct 21 | Timberwolves at Heat, 7:30 PM (ESPN) |
| Oct 21 | Warriors at Lakers, 10:00 PM (ESPN) |
| Oct 22 | Cavaliers at 76ers, 7:00 PM (ESPN) |
| Oct 22 | Nuggets at Thunder, 9:30 PM (ESPN) |
| Oct 23 | Knicks at Celtics, 7:00 PM (Prime) |
| Oct 23 | Rockets at Spurs, 9:30 PM (Prime) |
Christmas Day – ABC/ESPN
Friday, Dec 25, 2026
| Noon | Spurs at Knicks (Finals rematch) |
| 2:30 PM | Heat at Celtics |
| 5:00 PM | 76ers at Lakers |
| 8:00 PM | Thunder at Timberwolves |
| 10:30 PM | Nuggets at Warriors |
Marquee National TV Dates
Oct 2026 – Apr 2027
| Oct 26 | Warriors at Nuggets, 10:00 PM (Peacock) |
| Oct 27 | Knicks vs Pistons, 8:00 PM |
| Dec 12 | Knicks at Heat, 8:30 PM (ABC) |
| Jan 24 | Thunder at Warriors, 8:30 PM (NBC) |
| Feb 3 | Knicks at Pistons, 7:00 PM (ESPN) |
| Mar 7 | Knicks at Spurs, 7:30 PM (NBC) |
| Apr 9 | Pistons at Knicks; Nuggets at Spurs |
National TV schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.
Emirates NBA Cup & Global Games
NBA Cup — Group Play
Oct 30 – Nov 27, 2026
60 games on Cup Nights
Every Friday, plus Nov 24 & 25
NBA Cup — Knockout Rounds
Dec 4 – Dec 9, 2026
Quarterfinals Dec 4-5, Semifinals Dec 8-9
Prime Video
NBA Cup — Championship
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Prime Video
Paris, France
Thursday, Jan 14, 2027
Spurs vs Pelicans
2:00 PM ET — Prime Video
Manchester, England
Sunday, Jan 17, 2027
Spurs vs Pelicans
10:30 AM ET — Prime Video. First NBA regular-season game in Manchester
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2027 NBA Championship Odds — Current Favorites
The 2027 NBA Finals are in June. Lock in futures now before the season moves these numbers. Full 30-team board at the NBA Odds page.
Oklahoma City Thunder+250Current favorite
San Antonio Spurs+2702026 Finals runner-up
New York Knicks+900Defending champions
Philadelphia 76ers+900East contender
Boston Celtics+1300East contender
Cleveland Cavaliers+2200Central favorite
2026-27 NBA Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026-27 NBA season start?
The 2026-27 NBA season opens Tuesday, October 20 on NBC and Peacock with Celtics at Pistons at 3:00 PM ET, 76ers at Knicks at 7:00 PM ET and Thunder at Spurs at 9:30 PM ET. The defending champion Knicks raise their 2026 championship banner before tip-off.
What are the 2026 NBA Christmas Day games?
Five games on Friday, December 25 on ABC and ESPN: Spurs at Knicks at Noon ET in a 2026 Finals rematch, Heat at Celtics at 2:30 PM ET, 76ers at Lakers at 5:00 PM ET, Thunder at Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET, and Nuggets at Warriors at 10:30 PM ET. All five are live to bet at BUSR with spreads, totals, and player props.
When is the 2026 NBA Cup championship?
The 2026 Emirates NBA Cup championship is Friday, December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Group Play runs on Cup Nights from October 30 through November 27, the quarterfinals are December 4-5 and the semifinals are December 8-9.
When and where is the 2027 NBA All-Star Game?
NBA All-Star 2027 runs Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21 in Phoenix, on NBC and Peacock. The trade deadline is February 11 — a key date for futures bettors, as contenders’ odds move with every deal.
When do the 2027 NBA Playoffs start?
The 2026-27 regular season ends Sunday, April 11, 2027, with all 30 teams in action. The Play-In Tournament runs April 13-16 and the 2027 NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 17. The NBA Finals follow in June 2027.
Where can I bet on the 2026-27 NBA schedule?
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