What Are the Best Games of the 2026-27 NBA Season? Top Matchups, Finals Previews, LeBron's season with 76ers
Everything starts Oct. 20 on NBC and Peacock — and there are a lot of must-watch games to follow.
Opening Night of the 2026-27 NBA season features three games, all exclusive to NBC and Peacock. LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Ring Night. The San Antonio Spurs face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder later in the evening.
Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic clash in a matchup of two league stars on Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets, exclusive to Peacock. Jaylen Brown makes his homecoming debut for the Boston Celtics on November 10, facing Jayson Tatum.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Milwaukee on January 28 to face the Miami Heat, a huge game for the Bucks. LaMelo Ball returns to Charlotte on Presidents Day, February 15, in front of his hometown crowd. Victor Wembanyama squares off against Giannis Antetokounmpo on February 20, also in Charlotte.
Ja Morant returns to Memphis on February 6, playing against the Portland Trail Blazers. Christmas Day brings an NBA Finals rematch, along with LeBron James' return to Los Angeles. A.J. Dybantsa and Darren Peterson, the top two picks from last June's draft, face off on February 27.
Sunday Night Basketball returns to NBC on January 24, with the first game being a must-watch clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors. The NBA All-Star Weekend takes place in Phoenix from February 19-21, with the All-Star Game on February 21. The season concludes with the NBA Cup title game on December 11, held at Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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