2026 - 2027 NBA on Prime Video Schedule

The on-air logo and branding used for Prime’s NBA coverage (2025- present). (Newscast Studio)

| ⏵ Friday, August 14, 2026

🟅 Highlights:

• NBA on Prime opening night doubleheader on Friday, October 23 has the defending NBA champion New York Knicks visiting the Boston Celtics in Atlantic Division action (7:00 PM ET) followed by Rockets vs. Spurs from Moody Center in Austin, Texas (9:30 PM ET).

• Black Friday Gameday returns on Friday, November 27, with an Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Group Play doubleheader featuring Heat vs. Knicks at 7:00 PM ET and Lakers vs. Spurs at 9:30 PM ET.

• Prime Video exclusively streams the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship Game on Friday, December 11 from historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament 2027 is back on Prime Video for the second consecutive season.

• For the first time, Prime Video will broadcast a conference final, exclusively televising the Eastern Conference Finals (while ESPN will televise the Western Conference Finals). This marks the end of Year 2 of the NBA on Prime. 

Prime Video announced its full 2026-27 NBA regular-season broadcast schedule on Thursday. This year, Prime Video features 67 regular-season games (including Emirates NBA Cup Group Play and Knockout Rounds). Year 2 of the NBA on Prime starts with a marquee Opening Night doubleheader on Friday, October 23. First up, Jalen Brunson and the defending NBA Cup and NBA champion New York Knicks face Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at 7:00 PM ET. Later that night, Kevin Durant returns to his alma mater, the University of Texas, as the Houston Rockets battle reigning Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 PM ET.

“As we prepare to tip off our second season of NBA on Prime, we’re thrilled to present an exceptional lineup of games featuring the league’s biggest stars, iconic rivalries, and high-stakes matchups within the Emirates NBA Cup and expanded postseason coverage, including our first-ever exclusive Eastern Conference Finals,” said Jay Marine, Global Head of Sports, Prime Video. “Building on the momentum of our inaugural season, we look forward to continuing to deliver our innovative coverage to the global community of Prime members, connecting fans with the game they love no matter where they are and bringing them closer to the action than ever before.”

NBA on Prime will host prominent matchups throughout the season, including Victor Wembanyama’s homecoming as the Spurs travel to Paris for the first of two NBA Global Games on January 14. On January 21, Jaylen Brown will make his first return to Boston as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. A week later, on January 28, Giannis Antetokounmpo will play his first game back in Milwaukee with the Miami Heat. The New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Lakers will each make ten appearances on Prime this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will appear eight times, including a matchup against the Spurs on February 11, marking one of the league’s most intense modern rivalries, and a game against the 76ers on February 13. On New Year’s Eve, Prime Video will showcase a special NBA and NFL doubleheader, starting with a rematch between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves at 4:00 PM ET, followed by the season finale of Thursday Night Football featuring the Baltimore Ravens against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Prime Video televises games from the Emirates NBA Cup for the second consecutive year, with the streamer set to televise five consecutive Emirates NBA Cup Group Play doubleheaders from October 30 through November 27. On Friday, October 30, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks take on Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 PM ET, followed by Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers battling Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at 10:00 PM ET. Black Friday Gameday returns to Prime’s NBA schedule on Friday, November 27, after Prime Video’s Broncos vs. Steelers NFL matchup. The last night of Prime’s Emirates NBA Cup Group Play coverage has Heat-Knicks at 7:00 PM ET and Lakers-Spurs at 9:30 PM ET. The NBA Cup Knockout Rounds will be exclusively seen on Prime, with Quarterfinal games on Friday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5, Semifinal games on Tuesday, December 8, and the Championship Game on Friday, December 11

This season, the NBA Global Games will exclusively return to Prime, featuring the 2027 NBA Paris and Manchester Games on January 14 and January 17, respectively. These games will showcase France’s own Victor Wembanyama as the San Antonio Spurs take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, Prime will present 11 Saturday matchups that highlight top international stars in prime time across Europe. Notable appearances include Giannis Antetokoumpo and the Heat on February 6 against the Timberwolves and on March 6 against the Indiana Pacers, as well as Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic on March 13. The Spurs will make a third primetime appearance in Europe on March 27. In its inaugural year, Prime Video’s NBA coverage outside the United States saw a remarkable 28% increase in viewership year-over-year during the 2025-26 season, with significant growth in audiences across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America compared to the 2024-25 season.

Prime’s NBA coverage includes exclusive coverage of the 2027 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament with six games spread across three nights in April. This tournament features the No. 7-10 teams in each conference competing for the 7th and 8th seeds in the NBA Playoffs. Prime will stream select first-round and second-round playoff games before presenting the Eastern Conference Finals exclusively.

Studio programming kicks off 30 minutes before each game night with NBA on Prime Pregame, live from Amazon’s MGM Studios in Culver City, followed by The Half for halftime shows. Each night ends with NBA Nightcap, a one-hour postgame show. In between doubleheaders, Prime will bridge games with The Crossover.

Viewers in the U.S. can watch the NBA on Prime in English and Spanish as well as NBA League Pass across hundreds of compatible devices, streaming from the web or by using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles and smart TVs. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream.

For up-to-date information regarding Prime Video’s NBA coverage, visit the NBA on Prime page on Prime Video and follow @NBAonPrime on X (Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.

The complete 2026-27 NBA regular-season broadcast schedule for Prime Video, including Emirates NBA Cup Group Play and Knockout Rounds, is shown below for your reference.

• NBA on Prime: 2026-27 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule | All Times ET and Subject to Change

|| ● Friday, October 23 — Opening Night:

. Knicks at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets vs. Spurs (Moody Center) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, October 30 — 🏆 Cup Night:

. 🏆 Knicks at 76ers (East Group B) - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Lakers at Warriors (West Group C) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, November 6 — 🏆 Cup Night:

. 🏆 76ers at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Trail Blazers at Lakers (West Group C) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, November 13 — 🏆 Cup Night:

. 🏆 Knicks at Pacers (East Group B) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Warriors at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET -

|| ● Friday, November 20 — 🏆 Cup Night:

. 🏆 Raptors at Pistons (East Group A) - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Rockets at Nuggets (West Group A) - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET -

|| ● Friday, November 27 (Black Friday 🛒) — 🏆 Cup Night:

. 🏆 Heat at Knicks (East Group B) - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Lakers at Spurs (West Group C) - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, December 4 — 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals (Knockout Rounds):

. East Quarterfinal #1 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): East Quarterfinal #1

. West Quarterfinal #1 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): West Quarterfinal #1

|| ● Saturday, December 5 — 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals (Knockout Rounds):

. East Quarterfinal #2 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD -

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): East Quarterfinal #2

. West Quarterfinal #2 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): West Quarterfinal #2

|| ● Tuesday, December 8 and/or Wednesday, December 9 — 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals (Knockout Rounds):

. East Semifinal 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): East Semifinal

. West Semifinal 🏆: Teams TBD - Prime Video, TBD - 

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): West Semifinal

|| ● Friday, December 11 — 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game (Knockout Rounds):

. Championship 🏆: Teams TBD (Hinkle Fieldhouse) - Prime Video, TBD -

- » 2026 Emirates NBA Cup (Knockout Rounds): Finals

|| ● Friday, December 18:

. Clippers at Heat - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, December 23:

. Rockets at 76ers - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, December 31:

. Nuggets at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 4:00 PM ET

|| ● Thursday, January 7:

. Timberwolves at Raptors - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Celtics at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, January 14 — 2027 NBA Paris Game:

. Pelicans vs. Spurs (Accor Arena) - Prime Video, 2:00 PM ET - 

- » 2027 NBA Paris Game (Accor Arena - Paris, France)

|| ● Sunday, January 17 — 2027 NBA Manchester Game:

. Spurs vs. Pelicans (Co-op Live) - Prime Video, 10:30 AM ET - 

- » 2027 NBA Manchester Game (Co-op Live - Manchester, France)

|| ● Thursday, January 21:

. 76ers at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, January 28:

. Hawks at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Heat at Bucks - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, February 4:

. Celtics at Hornets - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 5:

. Pistons at 76ers - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Pacers at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, February 6:

. Heat at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Trail Blazers at Grizzlies - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, February 11:

. Knicks at 76ers - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 12:

. Timberwolves at Celtics - Prime Video, 8:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, February 13:

. Mavericks at Hornets - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Thunder - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, February 18:

. Spurs at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, February 25:

. Thunder at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Warriors - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, February 27:

. Wizards at Jazz - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Thunder at Pistons - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, March 4:

. Lakers at 76ers - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Knicks at Mavericks - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 6:

. Pacers at Heat - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Hawks at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, March 11:

. 76ers at Spurs - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Knicks at Lakers - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, March 12:

. Thunder at Celtics - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Nuggets - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 13:

. Magic at Hawks - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Pacers at Rockets - Prime Video, 5:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 27:

. Spurs at Pistons - Prime Video, 3:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, April 1:

. Celtics at Cavaliers - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, April 2:

. Warriors at Timberwolves - Prime Video, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Suns - Prime Video, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, April 8:

. 76ers at Heat - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Thunder - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, April 9:

. Pistons at Knicks - Prime Video, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Spurs - Prime Video, 9:30 PM ET - 

KEY:

🞷 🏆 — Emirates NBA Cup Group Play games

|| 🞙 🛈 Sources: Amazon Studios & NBA Communications ||

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2026 - 2027 NBA on NBC/Peacock/NBCSN Schedule

The official logo and branding used for NBC Sports’ NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season. (Barrett Media)

| ⏵ Friday, August 14, 2026

🟆 Highlights:

• NBC Sports returns for its second straight year with 100 NBA regular-season games split between NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN.

• Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks set to receive the maximum 11 appearances on NBC Sports’ platforms in 2026-27 alongside LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.

• Sunday Night Basketball headlined by Knicks vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Finals rematch, Celtics-76ers rivalry, Warriors-Lakers, & Spurs-76ers. Seven SNB doubleheaders this year.

• Coast 2 Coast Tuesday highlighted by iconic Lakers-Celtics rivalry, Pistons-Knicks, Lakers-Thunder, Mavericks-Nuggets, Lakers-Heat, and much more.

• Seven “Holiday Hoops” broadcasts in late December; Martin Luther King Jr. Day quadrupleheader on Monday, January 18, 2027; Presidents’ Day quadrupleheader on Monday, February 15, 2027; First-ever American Express NBA Tip-Off on October 20, 2026.

Following a tremendous return to live NBA coverage following a 23-year hiatus, NBC Sports returns to the court for the 2026-27 season, with NBCUniversal scheduled to distribute 100 regular-season games across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Last season also featured high viewership, technological advancements, and the debut of new features (such as “On The Bench”). NBC Sports’ NBA coverage primarily focuses on three nights of the week: Sunday Night Basketball, beginning on January 24; Peacock NBA Monday, beginning on October 26; and Coast 2 Coast Tuesday, beginning on October 27.

NBC plans to expand its Sunday Night Basketball package to 16 games this season, including seven doubleheaders. This move establishes NBC Sports as the top destination for the biggest matchups and the brightest stars on a national platform.

Earlier this week, NBC Sports announced that its 2026-27 NBA schedule begins with a historic first-ever American Express Tip-Off tripleheader on Tuesday, October 20. Plus, several “Holiday Hoops” matchups in late December, quadrupleheaders on BOTH Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18) and Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 15), 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend, and comprehensive playoff coverage are significant highlights from NBC Sports’ comprehensive 2026-27 NBA schedule.

All NBA games broadcast by NBC will stream on Peacock. In addition, all Peacock-exclusive Monday night games will be simulcast by NBCSN.

“Our 2026-27 schedule not only features elite matchups on the biggest stages possible, but new programming innovations designed to build off last year’s resounding successes,” said Justin Byczek, EVP, Programming and Rights Management, NBC Sports. “With the inaugural Presidents’ Day quadrupleheader, an enhanced collection of holiday games, and seven Sunday Night Basketball doubleheaders, we’ve designed our schedule to give even more NBA matchups the maximum exposure that only NBC Sports can provide.”

Jalen Brunson leads the defending NBA champion New York Knicks, while Victor Wembanyama represents the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James now plays for the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcases his talent with the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephen Curry continues to shine with the Golden State Warriors. The 2026 NBA Playoff teams include the Denver Nuggets, featuring Nikola Jokić; the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring Luka Dončić; and the Houston Rockets, featuring Kevin Durant. Each of these teams will make the maximum number of 11 appearances. Furthermore, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, Cooper Flagg with the Dallas Mavericks, and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to compete 10 times across NBC Sports platforms.

American Express Tip-Off:

NBC Sports kicks off the 2026-27 NBA season with a groundbreaking event: the first-ever American Express NBA Tip-Off tripleheader on Tuesday, October 20. This marks a historic moment as it will be the first time a network broadcasts three NBA Tip-Off games in a single day.

The excitement of opening day centers around the New York Knicks, who will honor their 2026 NBA Finals MVP, Jalen Brunson, by raising the franchise’s first NBA Championship banner since 1973. The Knicks will host the legendary LeBron James, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, and the revamped Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fans can catch the live coverage starting with NBA Showtime at 6:30 PM ET, which will showcase the banner-raising and ring ceremony, followed by the game’s tip-off at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Mike Tirico will take the reins as the play-by-play announcer, joined by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller and three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford as analysts, with Zora Stephenson reporting from the sidelines. Additionally, a half-hour on-site studio show from Madison Square Garden will kick off at 6:30 PM ET, featuring host Maria Taylor along with analysts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady.

The Knicks-76ers matchup will frame a day packed with star-studded contests, beginning with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics squaring off against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. The day will culminate with reigning two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder against the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, and the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s exhilarating seven-game Western Conference Finals at 9:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Celtics-Pistons game (3:00 PM ET) will feature special “On the Bench” coverage, with NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon calling the action alongside analysts Robbie Hummel, who will focus on the Pistons, and Brian Scalabrine, who will cover the Celtics.

For the Thunder-Spurs showdown (9:30 PM ET), NBC Sports’ Noah Eagle will serve as the play-by-play announcer, supported by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill as an analyst and Ashley ShahAhmadi reporting from courtside.

Peacock NBA Monday:

Peacock NBA Monday will exclusively present games on Peacock and NBCSN, streaming up to two Monday night games each week during the regular season. This package begins on Monday, October 26, 2026 and conclude on Monday, April 5, 2027. Each Monday night, a 30-minute studio program will precede game coverage on Peacock, and all games will utilize the acclaimed “On the Bench” production format.

This season, Peacock NBA Monday will showcase a variety of significant games, including a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals. On December 21 at 7:00 PM ET, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will visit seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Additionally, the Toronto Raptors, featuring two-time NBA All-Star Scottie Barnes, will face Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on January 25 at 7:00 PM ET.

Other highlighted matchups on Peacock NBA Monday include LeBron James returning to his hometown of Cleveland, where he spent 11 seasons and won the 2016 NBA Finals. On March 1 at 7:00 PM ET, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Philadelphia 76ers. Furthermore, on March 8 at 9:30 PM ET, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.

Peacock NBA Monday Schedule on NBC and Peacock:

Monday, October 26

. Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, November 2

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, November 9

. Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, November 16

. Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, November 23

. Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves - 7:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, November 30

. Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets - 7:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, December 7

. TBD - TBD - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, December 14

. Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, December 21

. New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, December 28

. Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets - 10:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Monday, January 4

. Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, January 11

. Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks - 7:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers - 10:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, January 18

. Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers - 12:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks - 2:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks - 5:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies - 7:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, January 25

. Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, February 1

. Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers - 7:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors - 10:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, February 8

. Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, February 15

. Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets - 12:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks - 2:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat - 5:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors - 7:30 PM ET  - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, March 1

. Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Washington Wizards at Phoenix Suns - 9:30 PM ET  - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, March 8

. Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, March 15

. Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, March 22

. Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, March 29

. Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

. Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs - 9:30 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Monday, April 5

. Miami Heat at Orlando Magic - 7:00 PM ET - Peacock, NBCSN

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

After the American Express NBA Tip-Off on Tuesday, October 20, the excitement continues with the second season of Coast 2 Coast Tuesday kicking off on October 27. This series will feature thrilling doubleheaders every Tuesday night throughout the regular season, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

On most Tuesdays, NBC will showcase an 8:00 PM ET game for viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones, while Pacific and Mountain time zone viewers will enjoy an 8:00 PM PT (11:00 PM ET) game. Be sure to check local listings for specific details each week. Fans can also catch both games streaming live across the nation on Peacock. Each week, a 30-minute studio program will precede the live coverage on Peacock, setting the stage for the action to come.

In addition to the exciting matchups like Pistons vs. Knicks on October 27 and Celtics vs. 76ers on November 10, fans can look forward to more thrilling games. Other highlights include the Detroit Pistons facing the San Antonio Spurs on November 17, the Miami Heat taking on the Dallas Mavericks on December 29, and the Minnesota Timberwolves clashing with the Houston Rockets on January 5. The highly anticipated Lakers vs. Celtics game on February 2 will also be part of this fantastic lineup. Not to be missed, watch as Stephen Curry and four-time NBA All-Star Draymond Green lead the Golden State Warriors against 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on December 22 at 10:30 PM ET. Additionally, catch 2021 NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat  as they host six-time NBA All-Star Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 23 at 8:00 PM ET. 

The season promises to deliver an array of prestigious matchups that fans won't want to miss!

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday Schedule on NBC and Peacock:

Tuesday, October 27

. Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, November 10

. Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, November 17

. Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, November 24

. Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, December 1

. New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, December 15

. San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, December 22

. Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors - 10:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, December 29

. Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers - 10:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, January 5

. Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, January 12

. Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, January 19

. Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, January 26

. Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, February 2

. Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, February 9

. San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, February 16

. Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, March 2

. Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, March 9

. Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, March 16

. Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, March 23

. Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat - 8:00 PM - NBC, Peacock

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns - 11:00 PM - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, March 30

. New York Knicks at Orlando Magic - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers - 11:00 PM ET  - NBC, Peacock

Tuesday, April 6

. New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks - 8:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors - 11:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Holiday Hoops:

NBC Sports broadcasts seven enticing games nationally over four nights during the busy holiday season (December 21-December 29), with six airing on NBC/Peacock and one exclusively on Peacock/NBCSN. These Holiday Hoops games include:

• A 2026 Eastern Conference Finals rematch as Jalen Brunson and the defending NBA champion New York Knicks visit Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, December 21 at 7:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN.

• A Tuesday, December 22 doubleheader that begins in Oklahoma City, as Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons battle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a matchup of the top seeds from last season at 8:00 PM ET, followed by Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at 10:30 PM ET, with both games airing nationally on NBC and Peacock.

• A special Monday night national doubleheader on NBC and Peacock, kicking off in Boston as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics host Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup of Eastern Conference heavyweights on Monday, December 28 at 8:00 PM ET, followed by three-time MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets hosting Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 PM ET as this pairing features clubs that have met in three of the last four postseasons.

• Star power is the main storyline for this Tuesday, December 29 national doubleheader across NBC and Peacock. Giannis Antetokounmpo, making his NBC Sports debut as a member of the Miami Heat, competes against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at 8:00 PM ET, followed by Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets traveling to Los Angeles to encounter Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quadrupleheader:

For the second year in a row, NBC Sports will showcase an exciting quadrupleheader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2027. This thrilling event will feature basketball stars like Jalen Brunson, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, and Donovan Mitchell. Throughout the day, NBC Sports will delve into Dr. King’s significant influence and his ties to the NBA, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of America’s most respected figures.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule on NBC and Peacock:

. 12:00 PM ET - Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers - NBC, Peacock

. 2:30 PM ET - Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks - NBC, Peacock

. 5:00 PM ET - Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks - NBC, Peacock

. 7:30 PM ET - Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies - Peacock, NBCSN

Sunday Night Basketball:

NBC Sports will premiere Season 2 of Sunday Night Basketball on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, January 24, 2027. The season will continue on January 31 and February 7, pause for Super Bowl LXI (February 14) and NBC Sports’ coverage of the NBA All-Star Weekend from Phoenix (February 21), resume on February 28, and conclude on April 4. This season will showcase a total of 16 games, including seven doubleheaders.

The first game of 2026-27 Sunday Night Basketball package will feature a matchup between two-time MVP point guards, as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors host Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, January 24 at 8:30 PM ET, available on NBC and Peacock. Gilgeous-Alexander enters the season following a remarkable 2026 campaign, during which he became only the 14th player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards, making him the first point guard to achieve this since Curry himself did so in 2015-2016.

The first doubleheader of the Sunday Night Basketball season on Sunday, February 7 promises to be an exciting event, featuring LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers hosting Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. In this game, new Philadelphia star Jaylen Brown will compete against the team with which he spent the first decade of his career at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup will be followed by a high-stakes interconference battle at 9:30 PM ET, where Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks will face off against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Additional matchups in the Sunday Night Basketball lineup include Anthony Edwards and his new teammate LaMelo Ball leading the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 28 at 7:00 PM ET. A thrilling encounter will occur on Sunday, March 28 at 10:00 PM ET, as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets host 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Furthermore, fans can look forward to another chapter in one of the NBA’s fiercest rivalries when New York hosts Boston on April 4 at 7:30 PM ET, among other exciting games.

Sunday Night Basketball Schedule on NBC and Peacock:

Sunday, January 24

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors - 8:30 PM ET- NBC, Peacock

Sunday, January 31

. Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks - 8:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, February 7

. Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers - 7:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder - 9:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, February 28

. Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves - 7:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Miami Heat at Houston Rockets - 9:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, March 7

. New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs - 7:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, March 14

. Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets - 7:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, March 21

. San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers - 7:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, March 28

. Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves - 7:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Sunday, April 4

. Boston Celtics at New York Knicks - 7:30 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

. San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers - 10:00 PM ET - NBC, Peacock

Presidents’ Day Quadrupleheader:

For the very first time, NBC Sports will showcase an exciting quadrupleheader on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, 2027. This thrilling event will feature four high-profile matchups starring basketball icons like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards, Cooper Flagg, two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, and 2026 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team selection Kon Knueppel.

The action kicks off at 12:00 PM ET with the Minnesota Timberwolves facing off against the Charlotte Hornets, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. At 2:30 PM ET, fans can tune in to watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Dallas Mavericks, with the game also available on NBC and Peacock. The excitement continues at 5:00 PM ET as the San Antonio Spurs battle the Miami Heat, with coverage on NBC and Peacock. Finally, at 7:30 PM ET, the Indiana Pacers will go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors, on Peacock and NBCSN.

Presidents’ Day Schedule on NBC and Peacock:

. 12:00 PM ET - Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets - NBC, Peacock

. 2:30 PM ET - Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks - NBC, Peacock

. 5:00 PM ET - San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat - NBC, Peacock

. 7:30 PM ET - Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors - Peacock, NBCSN

2027 NBA All-Star Weekend and 2027 NBA Playoffs:

As the exclusive home for 2027 NBA All-Star (February 19-21), Peacock will exclusively stream the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night, before transferring things over to NBC/Peacock for coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night and the actual NBA All-Star Game itself from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, the home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns.

Once the postseason comes around, NBC Sports will have comprehensive coverage of first- and second-round playoff games.

Commentators:

NBC plans to run it back with all of its NBA on NBC broadcast talent from last season. Play-by-play commentators include Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle, Terry Gannon, Michael Grady, and newcomer Jason Benetti. Game analysts include Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill, Robbie Hummel, Austin Rivers, Brad Daugherty, Brian Scalabrine, and Derek Fisher. Sideline reporters include Zora Stephenson, Ashley ShahAhmadi, Jordan Cornette, and John Fanta. Grant Liffmann and Chris Mannix serve as the network’s NBA insiders (with Liffmann and Mannix also slated to schedule reporting duties for select games). 

In studio, Maria Taylor and Ahmed Fareed share the anchoring duties. Studio analysts include Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Brian Scalabrine, and additional guest studio analysts throughout the season.

2025-26 Viewership Report:

NBC Sports achieved remarkable ratings in its first season covering the NBA in 24 years. The combined viewership for its broadcasts on NBC and Peacock, airing games on Sunday and Tuesday nights (along with five Monday matchups), averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 2.8 million viewers. This figure represents an impressive 109% increase compared to the same coverage in the 2024-25 season.

The highlight of the week, Sunday Night Basketball, drew an average of 3.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched Sunday NBA package in 13 years (excluding Christmas Day games). This viewership marked the highest for any NBA window since the 2015-16 season. For further details on this success, click here.

NBC Sports also enjoyed a strong return to the NBA Playoffs last season, averaging 7.2 million viewers across its 28 playoff games on NBC and Peacock. The excitement peaked during Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, when the thrilling conclusion of the Spurs-Thunder matchup averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 15.9 million viewers, peaking at 22.2 million. This game became the most-watched Conference Finals game since 2016 and the most-viewed game of the 2025-26 season before the NBA Finals. For additional postseason viewership insights, click here.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking NBC Sports’ first presentation of this event since 2002, showcased the popular “USA vs. The World” format. It delivered the largest audience for an NBA All-Star Game since 2011, averaging 8.8 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. This audience surpassed the previous year’s viewership by an impressive 87%. For more information on All-Star viewership, click here.

The complete 2026-27 NBA on NBC/Peacock/NBCSN preseason and regular-season on-air broadcast schedule is below (subject to change).

• NBA on NBC/Peacock/NBCSN: 2026-27 NBA Preseason & Regular Season Broadcast Schedule | All Times EDT/EST & Subject to Change

⮞ Preseason:

TBD

⮞ Regular Season:

|| ● Tuesday, October 20 — American Express NBA Tip-Off:

. Celtics at Pistons - NBC/Peacock, 3:00 PM ET - Terry Gannon, Brian Scalabrine (BOS Bench), Robbie Hummel (DET Bench)

. 76ers at Knicks - NBC/Peacock, 7:00 PM ET - Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, Zora Stephenson

. Thunder at Spurs - NBC/Peacock, 9:30 PM ET - Noah Eagle, Grant Hill, Ashley ShahAhmadi

|| ● Monday, October 26 — Peacock NBA Monday (Season Premiere):

. Warriors at Nuggets - Peacock/NBCSN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, October 27 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday (Season Premiere):

. Pistons at Knicks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Trail Blazers at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, November 2 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Thunder at Cavaliers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, November 9 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Wizards at Pistons - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, November 10 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Celtics at 76ers - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET -

. Thunder at Trail Blazers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET -

|| ● Monday, November 16 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Magic at Celtics - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, November 17 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Pistons at Spurs - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Jazz at Clippers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, November 23 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Nets at Timberwolves - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, November 24 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday | 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup, Group Play:

. 🏆 Celtics at Wizards (East Group C) - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. 🏆 Mavericks at Nuggets (West Group A) - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, November 30 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Lakers at Rockets - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, December 1 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Knicks at Bulls - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Jazz at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, December 7 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Teams TBD - Peacock/NBCSN, TBD - 

|| ● Monday, December 14 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. 76ers at Magic - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET -

|| ● Tuesday, December 15 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Spurs at Cavaliers - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Trail Blazers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, December 21 — Holiday Hoops (Peacock NBA Monday):

. Knicks at Cavaliers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, December 22 — Holiday Hoops (Coast 2 Coast Tuesday):

. Pistons at Thunder - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, December 28 — Holiday Hoops (Peacock NBA Monday):

. Cavaliers at Celtics - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Nuggets - NBC/Peacock, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, December 29 — Holiday Hoops (Coast 2 Coast Tuesday):

. Heat at Mavericks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, January 4 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Bulls at Pacers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, January 5 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Timberwolves at Rockets - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET -

. Suns at Nuggets - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, January 11 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Nuggets at Knicks - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Clippers - Peacock/NBCSN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, January 12 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Wizards at 76ers - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Kings at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, January 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quadrupleheader:

. Pistons at Cavaliers - NBC/Peacock, 12:00 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Hawks - NBC/Peacock, 2:30 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Knicks - NBC/Peacock, 5:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Grizzlies - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, January 19 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Hornets at Mavericks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Jazz at Nuggets - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, January 24 — Sunday Night Basketball (Season Premiere):

. Thunder at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 8:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, January 25 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Raptors at Celtics - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Kings at Nuggets - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, January 26 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Rockets at Spurs - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Thunder at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, January 31 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Rockets at Mavericks - NBC/Peacock, 8:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, February 1 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Heat at Pacers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Warriors - Peacock/NBCSN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, February 2 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Lakers at Celtics - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Trail Blazers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, February 7 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Celtics at 76ers - NBC/Peacock, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Knicks at Thunder - NBC/Peacock, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, February 8 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Heat at Hawks - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Suns - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, February 9 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Spurs at Mavericks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Jazz - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, February 15 — Presidents’ Day Quadrupleheader (Peacock NBA Monday):

. Timberwolves at Hornets - NBC/Peacock, 12:00 PM ET -

. 76ers at Mavericks - NBC/Peacock, 2:30 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Heat - NBC/Peacock, 5:00 PM ET - 

. Pacers at Warriors - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, February 16 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Raptors at Hawks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Clippers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 19 — 🌞 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend (Phoenix, Arizona):

🞾 2027 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ —

. Rising Stars Semifinal #1: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - Peacock/NBCSN, TBD - 

. Rising Stars Semifinal #2: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - Peacock/NBCSN, TBD - 

. Rising Stars Championship: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - Peacock/NBCSN, TBD - 

|| ● Saturday, February 20 —  🌞 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend (Phoenix, Arizona):

. 2027 NBA All-Star Saturday Night (Mortgage Matchup Center) - NBC/Peacock, TBD -

|| ● Sunday, February 21 —  🌞 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend (Phoenix, Arizona):

🞾 2027 NBA All-Star Game from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ —

. All-Star Game Semifinal #1: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - NBC/Peacock, TBD - 

. All-Star Game Semifinal #2: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - NBC/Peacock, TBD - 

. All-Star Game Semifinal #3: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - NBC/Peacock, TBD - 

. All-Star Game Championship: Teams TBD (Mortgage Matchup Center) - NBC/Peacock, TBD - 

|| ● Sunday, February 28 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Celtics at Timberwolves - NBC/Peacock, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Heat at Rockets - NBC/Peacock, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, March 1 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. 76ers at Cavaliers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Wizards at Suns - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, March 2 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Timberwolves at Thunder - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Clippers at Trail Blazers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, March 7 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Knicks at Spurs - NBC/Peacock, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, March 8 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Hornets at Pacers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Thunder - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, March 9 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Cavaliers at Pistons - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Trail Blazers at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, March 14 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Heat at Nuggets - NBC/Peacock, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, March 15 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Raptors at 76ers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Hawks at Mavericks - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, March 16 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Pistons at Pacers - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Clippers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, March 21 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Spurs at 76ers - NBC/Peacock, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, March 22 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Pacers at Magic - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Pistons at Timberwolves - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, March 23 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Lakers at Heat - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Thunder at Suns - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, March 28 — Sunday Night Basketball:

. Thunder at Timberwolves - NBC/Peacock, 7:30 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Nuggets - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, March 29 — Peacock NBA Monday:

. Heat at Cavaliers - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Suns at Spurs - Peacock/NBCSN, 9:30 PM ET -

|| ● Tuesday, March 30 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday:

. Knicks at Magic - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Trail Blazers - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, April 4 — Sunday Night Basketball (Season Finale):

. Celtics at Knicks - NBC/Peacock, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Lakers - NBC/Peacock, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Monday, April 5 — Peacock NBA Monday (Season Finale):

. Heat at Magic - Peacock/NBCSN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Tuesday, April 6 — Coast 2 Coast Tuesday (Season Finale):

. Knicks at Hawks - NBC/Peacock, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Suns at Warriors - NBC/Peacock, 11:00 PM ET - 

KEY:

* 🏆 — Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play

* 💺 — “On The Bench” broadcasts (Mondays on Peacock/NBCSN)

|| 🞙 🛈 Sources: NBC Sports Press Box & NBA Communications ||

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2026 - 2027 NBA on ESPN Schedule

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| ⏵ Friday, August 14, 2026

🟅 Highlights:

• ESPN has a 59-game schedule as the network celebrates the 25th anniversary of its current NBA rights deal.

• This year’s ESPN schedule highlights include an Emirates NBA Cup Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader, Super Bowl week from Los Angeles, and the second annual NBA Pioneers Classic.

• American Express NBA Tip-Off features LeBron James’ home debut with the 76ers, the debut of Giannis Antetokoumpo with the Miami Heat, & LaMelo Ball’s debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Regular showings of the 76ers, Spurs, and Lakers highlight ESPN’s 2026-27 NBA schedule.

ESPN, alongside the NBA, announced the 2026-27 NBA regular-season schedule on Thursday. This is the 25th straight year that ESPN has provided NBA coverage. Just like in the past, ESPN’s schedule is filled with star power, high-profile matchups, and classic rivalries.

NBA games will typically air on ESPN, presented by State Farm, on Wednesday nights throughout the year, with select Friday-night doubleheaders from January through March. Furthermore, ESPN will hold rights to air the biggest matchups of the year with top-tier commentators, including play-by-play, game analyst, reporter, studio host & studio analyst.

American Express NBA Tip-Off:

ESPN kicks off its coverage of the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 7:30 PM ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and newly acquired LaMelo Ball, will visit the Miami Heat, where two-time Kia NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his debut with the team. Following this exciting opener, at 10:00 PM ET, the Golden State Warriors, featuring two-time Kia NBA MVP Stephen Curry, will head to Los Angeles to take on the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Dončić.

The American Express NBA Tip-Off continues on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 PM ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers, with Donovan Mitchell, will face the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, featuring four-time Kia NBA MVP LeBron James in Philadelphia’s home opener and his regular-season home debut with the franchise. The night wraps up with a thrilling matchup between Western Conference rivals, as the Denver Nuggets, led by three-time Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, visit the Oklahoma City Thunder, home to reigning two-time Kia NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, at 9:30 PM ET.

Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader (🏆 Emirates NBA Cup):

For the second straight year, ESPN presents a Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader with three games from the Group Play stage of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup.

Live game coverage tips off at 5:00 PM ET as Bam Adebayo leads the Miami Heat against Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. At 7:30 PM ET, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves clash with Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Finally, at 10:00 PM ET, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, and the Portland Trail Blazers welcome Dylan Harper and the reigning Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs to Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

NBA Christmas Day Presented by State Farm:

ESPN proudly upholds its tradition of delivering comprehensive coverage of all five NBA games on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, the highlight of the regular season. Viewers can catch every game on both ESPN and ABC.

The excitement kicks off at 12:00 PM ET from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, where the San Antonio Spurs, featuring the reigning Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, take on the defending NBA Champion New York Knicks, led by 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, in a thrilling rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals. Following this, at 2:30 PM ET, the Miami Heat, with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, will travel to Boston to challenge the Boston Celtics and their star, Jayson Tatum.

The action continues at 5:00 PM ET, when the Philadelphia 76ers, alongside LeBron James, face off against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, bolstered by Luka Dončić. This marks James’ first game in Los Angeles since making the move to Philadelphia. As the evening unfolds at 8:00 PM ET, a riveting Western Conference clash features the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.

The star-studded lineup wraps up at 10:30 PM ET with an exciting matchup between the Denver Nuggets, led by three-time Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, and the Golden State Warriors, featuring four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry.

Second annual Pioneers Classic:

ESPN has the broadcast rights to the second annual NBA Pioneers Classic on Wednesday, February 3, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, as Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons host Jalen Brunson and the visiting New York Knicks. This game will honor the enduring legacy of the NBA’s first Black players and continues a league initiative recognizing the pioneers who helped shape the game.

Super Bowl LXI Week From Los Angeles:

Los Angeles is the host city to this year’s Super Bowl — ESPN’s first — and the network’s NBA schedule helps set the stage for football’s biggest game, beginning on Wednesday, February 10, at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers. Super Bowl week coverage continues on Friday, February 12, at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN, as the Denver Nuggets duel with the Los Angeles Lakers. This leads to ESPN and ABC’s coverage of Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14.

Additional ESPN Schedule highlights:

• League-leading eight appearances by the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Seven appearances each by the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and Oklahoma City Thunder.

• Thanksgiving Eve Tripleheader on November 25: Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, & San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers.

• Second annual Pioneers Classic on February 3 as the Knicks enter combat vs. the Pistons, honoring the legacy of the NBA’s first Black players.

• Opening week features three NOTABLE debuts with new teams by signature stars — LeBron James’ home debut with the 76ers, Giannis Antetokoumpo’s debut with the Heat, & LaMelo Ball’s debut with the Timberwolves.

• Super Bowl week in Los Angeles has TWO notable Lakers matchups — vs. Clippers on Wednesday, February 10 & vs. Lakers on Friday, February 12.

Alongside its preseason and regular season coverage, ESPN platforms proudly serve as the exclusive home for the 2027 NBA Finals on ABC, the 2027 Western Conference Finals, and the 2027 NBA Draft. They will also broadcast the first and second rounds of the 2027 NBA Playoffs. Fans can access all ESPN NBA programming through the ESPN App. Additionally, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes provide extensive coverage throughout both the regular season and postseason. “NBA Today,” ESPN’s daily NBA studio show, airs from Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM ET to 4:00 PM ET. Details about ESPN’s NBA studio shows and their pregame and postgame coverage, which includes popular shows like “Inside the NBA,” “NBA Tip-Off,” and “NBA Countdown,” will be shared later this year.

For additional information about the 2026-27 NBA on ABC Schedule, please click the link provided.

The complete 2026-27 NBA on ESPN preseason and regular season broadcast schedule is presented below.

• NBA on ESPN: 2026-27 NBA Preseason and Regular Season Broadcast Schedule | All Times EDT/EST and Subject to Change

⮞ Preseason:

TBD

⮞ Regular Season:

|| ● Wednesday, October 21 — Opening Week:

. Timberwolves at Heat - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Thursday, October 22 — Opening Week:

. Cavaliers at 76ers - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Thunder - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, October 28:

. 76ers at Pacers - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Thunder at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, November 4:

. 76ers at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Mavericks at Spurs - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, November 11:

. Cavaliers at Knicks - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, November 18:

. Bucks at Heat - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Warriors at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, November 25 | 🏆 Emirates NBA Cup — Group Play :

. 🏆 Heat at 76ers (East Group B) - ESPN, 5:00 PM ET -

. 🏆 Timberwolves at Thunder (West Group B) - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET -

. 🏆 Spurs at Trail Blazers (West Group C) - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET -

|| ● Wednesday, December 16:

. Wizards at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, December 25 — 🎄 Christmas Day:

. Spurs at Knicks - ABC/ESPN, 12:00 PM ET -

. Heat at Celtics - ABC/ESPN, 2:30 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Lakers - ABC/ESPN, 5:00 PM ET - 

. Thunder at Timberwolves - ABC/ESPN, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Warriors - ABC/ESPN, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, January 6:

. Thunder at 76ers - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Knicks at Warriors - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, January 8:

. Heat at 76ers - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Suns at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, January 13:

. Knicks at Celtics - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Rockets at Thunder - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, January 20:

. Bulls at Nets - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Heat at Spurs - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, January 22:

. Knicks at Hawks - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Spurs - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET -

|| ● Wednesday, January 27:

. Pistons at Cavaliers - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, January 29:

. Cavaliers at Raptors - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Hornets at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, February 3:

. Knicks at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

- ⮞ 2027 NBA Pioneers Classic

. Jazz at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, February 10:

. Warriors at Celtics - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Clippers at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 12:

. Nuggets at Lakers - ESPN, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, February 17:

. Knicks at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Celtics at Thunder - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 19:

. 2027 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (Phoenix) - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, February 26:

. Cavaliers at Celtics - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, March 3:

. Raptors at Heat - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Nuggets - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Friday, March 5:

. Celtics at Pistons - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Rockets - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, March 10:

. Magic at Heat - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Hawks at Timberwolves - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 13:

. Clippers at Trail Blazers - ESPN, 10:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, March 17:

. Mavericks at Thunder - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Suns at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, March 24:

. Spurs at Celtics - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Warriors - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, March 28:

. Knicks at Magic - ESPN, 12:30 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Rockets - ESPN, 3:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, March 31:

. Warriors at 76ers - ESPN, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Mavericks - ESPN, 9:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Wednesday, April 7:

. Cavaliers at Spurs - ESPN, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Lakers - ESPN, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, April 11:

. Teams TBD - ESPN, 6:00 PM ET - 

. Teams TBD - ESPN, 8:30 PM ET - 

KEY:

* 🏆 — Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play

| 🞙 🛈 Sources: ESPN Press Room, NBA Communications |

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2026 - 2027 NBA on ABC Schedule

The current logo used for ABC and ESPN’s NBA coverage (2022- present). (Sports Video Group)

| ⏵ Friday, August 14, 2026

🟅 Highlights:

• ABC prepares for its 25th NBA season with a 21-game schedule, including Christmas Day, NBA Saturday Primetime, & NBA Sunday Showcase.

• NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC is back to serve as the exclusive national NBA game of the week, spearheaded by a special Saturday, January 30, NBA Rivals Week quadrupleheader.

• An NBA Finals rematch as the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks on Christmas Day (Friday, December 25 at 12:00 PM ET).

• Regular appearances by the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, & Philadelphia 76ers highlight ABC’s 2026-27 NBA schedule.

ABC, in collaboration with the NBA, announced its broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season. Beginning its 25th season of live game coverage, ABC is once again bringing the league’s most recognizable talent, riveting contests, and bitter rivalries to over-the-air television throughout the season.

This year, ABC is scheduled to regularly broadcast games on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons via the NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC and the NBA Sunday Showcase, respectively.

ABC continues to deliver high-profile coverage with a robust roster of commentators, including play-by-play commentators, game analysts, sideline reporters, studio hosts, and studio analysts.

NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC:

NBA Saturday Primetime, now in its 12th season, continues to be ABC’s premier NBA telecast of the week. This program will feature some of the league’s biggest names and best matchups. The schedule begins on Saturday, December 12, as the defending NBA Cup champion New York Knicks face two-time Kia NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

The NBA Saturday Primetime 2026-27 schedule is highlighted by a marquee NBA Rivals Week quadrupleheader on Saturday, June 30, starting at 12:30 PM ET when the Philadelphia 76ers and four-time MVP LeBron James battle Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. Then, at 3:00 PM ET, three-time MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets play two-time reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Live coverage resumes at 5:30 PM ET when the defending Western Conference champion and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama tussles with four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. 

Finally, at 8:30 PM ET, Jalen Brunson and the defending NBA champion New York Knicks host reigning NBA scoring champion Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers. Additionally, NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC matchups include Lakers vs. Spurs on February 6, Warriors vs. Knicks on February 13, 76ers vs. Knicks on February 27, Thunder vs. Lakers on March 6, & 76ers vs. Timberwolves on March 13.

NBA Christmas Day presented by State Farm:

ESPN proudly upholds its tradition of delivering comprehensive coverage of all five NBA games on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, the highlight of the regular season. Viewers can catch every game on both ESPN and ABC.

The excitement kicks off at 12:00 PM ET from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, where the San Antonio Spurs, featuring the reigning Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, take on the defending NBA Champion New York Knicks, led by 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, in a thrilling rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals. Following this, at 2:30 PM ET, the Miami Heat, with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, will travel to Boston to challenge the Boston Celtics and their star, Jayson Tatum.

The action continues at 5:00 PM ET when the Philadelphia 76ers, alongside LeBron James, face off against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, who are bolstered by Luka Dončić. This marks James’ first game in Los Angeles since making the move to Philadelphia. As the evening unfolds at 8:00 PM ET, a riveting Western Conference clash features the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.

The star-studded lineup wraps up at 10:30 PM ET with an exciting matchup between the Denver Nuggets, led by three-time Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, and the Golden State Warriors, featuring four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry.

NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC:

NBA Sunday Showcase returns this year with three straight weeks of doubleheaders from Sunday, February 28 to Sunday, March 14. The schedule opens up with Nuggets vs. Spurs from Moody Center in Austin, Texas (1:00 PM ET) and Lakers vs. Mavericks on February 28.

On Sunday, March 7, Jaylen Brown returns to Boston as the Philadelphia 76ers go up against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (1:00 PM ET) before the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup from Denver (3:30 PM ET). The Sunday afternoon lineup of games ends on March 14 with a Celtics-Knicks (12:00 PM ET) and Spurs-Thunder (2:30 PM ET) doubleheaders.

Additional NBA on ABC Schedule Highlights:

• League-leading six appearances by Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending NBA Cup/NBA Champion New York Knicks.

• Five appearances each by Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers, & Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs.

• NBA Rivals Week quadrupleheader on January 30 with games including 76ers vs. Heat (12:30 PM ET), Nuggets vs. Thunder (3:00 PM ET), Spurs vs. Warriors (5:30 PM ET), & Lakers vs. Knicks (8:30 PM ET).

• Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks clash from Madison Square Garden on the February 27 edition of NBA Saturday Primetime.

• NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC includes Jaylen Brown’s return to Boston with the 76ers on Sunday, March 7, and a March 14 doubleheader: Celtics vs. Knicks at 12:00 PM ET, followed by Spurs vs. Thunder at 2:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CT.

For additional information about the 2026-27 NBA on ESPN schedule, please click the link provided.

The complete 2026-27 NBA on ABC regular season schedule is presented below (subject to change).

• NBA on ABC: 2026-27 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule | All Times EDT/EST and Subject to Change

| ■  Saturday, December 12 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC (Season Premiere):

. Knicks at Heat - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Friday, December 25 — 🎄 Christmas Day:

. Spurs at Knicks - ABC/ESPN, 12:00 PM ET - 

. Heat at Celtics - ABC/ESPN, 2:30 PM ET - 

. 76ers at Lakers - ABC/ESPN, 5:00 PM ET -

. Thunder at Timberwolves - ABC/ESPN, 8:00 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Warriors - ABC/ESPN, 10:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Saturday, January 30 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC; NBA Rivals Week:

. 76ers at Heat - ABC, 12:30 PM ET - 

. Nuggets at Thunder - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Warriors - ABC, 5:30 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Knicks - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Saturday, February 6 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC:

. Lakers at Spurs - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Saturday, February 13 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC:

. Warriors at Knicks - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Saturday, February 27 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC:

. 76ers at Knicks - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Sunday, February 28 — NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC (Season Premiere):

. Nuggets vs. Spurs (Moody Center) - ABC, 1:00 PM ET - 

. Lakers at Mavericks - ABC, 3:30 PM ET -

| ■  Saturday, March 6 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC

. Thunder at Lakers - ABC, 8:30 PM ET -

| ■  Sunday, March 7 — NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC:

. 76ers at Celtics - ABC, 1:00 PM ET - 

. Timberwolves at Nuggets - ABC, 3:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Saturday, March 13 — NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC (Season Finale):

. 76ers at Timberwolves - ABC, 8:30 PM ET - 

| ■  Sunday, March 14 — NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC (Season Finale):

. Celtics at Knicks - ABC, 12:00 PM ET - 

. Spurs at Thunder - ABC, 2:30 PM ET - 

| 🞙 🛈 Sources: ESPN Press Room, NBA Communications |

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2026 NFL on CBS Game and Studio Announcers

The current logo and title card used for CBS Sports’ NFL broadcasts (2021-present). (YouTube)

| ⏵ Wednesday, August 12, 2026

🟉 Highlights:

• Ahead of the network’s 67th NFL season, CBS Sports announces its 2026 NFL game and studio talent, with noteworthy changes, especially to the game crews.

• Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt joins play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on the lead broadcast team, calling marquee matchups, a Thanksgiving Day game, and the AFC Postseason.

• Additionally, two-time Super Bowl champion Logan Ryan is promoted to full-time game analyst, working alongside Andrew Catalon and AJ Ross.

• Super Bowl XLVIII champion Robert Turbin joins CBS Sports’ NFL game analyst rotation for the first time, teaming up with Tom McCarthy & Tiffany Blackmon.

• Returning booths — Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, and Melanie Collins; Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, & Aditi Kinkhabwala

• The NFL Today cast welcomes three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson to their team, alongside the returning cast members of James Brown, Nate Burleson, and Bill Cowher.

CBS Sports announced its NFL commentary roster for the 2026 season on Tuesday. We will soon preview their NFL team. Notably, lead commentator Tony Romo is on leave until further notice following a suspected OWI last month in Wisconsin. In his absence, CBS has promoted J.J. Watt, who called games with Ian Eagle in 2025, to the main commentary team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. This situation is why CBS delayed announcing their announcers by several weeks; they usually do this in late July or early August.

Broadcast Teams:

⮞ 1. Jim Nantz, JJ Watt, Tracy Wolfson

The lead voice of the NFL on CBS, Jim Nantz, enters his 23rd season as CBS’ top NFL announcer. However, following nearly a decade with Tony Romo, Nantz will have a new partner to co-exist with in 2026, as JJ Watt, who first joined CBS Sports in 2023 as studio analyst for The NFL Today before moving over to game coverage in 2025, joins the lead booth. Tracy Wolfson, going on Year #13 as the lead sideline reporter, will once again cover the sidelines.

Nantz, Watt, and Wolfson open the 2026 NFL season in Week 1 as Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings host Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.

⮞ 2. Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, Evan Washburn

Ian Eagle, who has called play-by-play for the NFL on CBS since 1998, starts his 29th season of NFL play-by-play duties with a new teammate in the broadcast booth as former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker becomes Eagle’s new colleague in the commentary booth. Tucker, who calls Eagles preseason games on local television and has called NFL on CBS games since 2023, is replacing J.J. Watt (who was promoted to lead analyst in Tony Romo’s absence). Evan Washburn once again roams the sidelines, entering his 13th season in that particular capacity.

In Week 1, Eagle, Tucker, and Washburn will be on-site at Reliant Stadium, as Dion Dawkins and the Buffalo Bills face off against Derek Stingley Jr. and the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.

⮞ 3. Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

One of the two returning NFL on CBS teams for the 2026 season consists of play-by-play man Kevin Harlan, former NFL quarterback Trent Green, and sideline reporter Melanie Collins. Harlan, Green, and Collins are slated to call games together for the seventh consecutive season (2020-present). Harlan starts his 29th year with CBS Sports, Green starts his 13th year with CBS, and Collins opens up her tenth season on the sidelines.

Harlan, Green, and Collins will provide commentary for the Cardinals-Chargers game in Week 1 (Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS).

⮞ 4. Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan, AJ Ross

Veteran play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon returns for his 14th season of NFL on CBS play-by-play. Catalon is teamed up with a new analyst this year, two-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots and Buccaneers defensive back Logan Ryan. Ryan is calling NFL games full-time for the first time ever. Reporter A.J. Ross returns for her eighth season with CBS Sports and is serving as the Catalon reporter for the fourth consecutive year.

Catalon, Ryan, and Ross start their 2026 campaign in Indianapolis as Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit Camryn Bynum and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.

⮞ 5. Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala

The broadcast team of Spero Dedes (play-by-play), the No. 20 pick of the 2001 NFL Draft and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta (analyst), and Aditi Kinkhabwala returns for another campaign as a trio. Dedes, Archuleta, & Kinkhabwala first teamed up in 2023 and have worked together consistently since then, embarking on their fourth year together. Dedes & Archuleta start their seventh year together, as the two are in their second stint as a duo, working first between 2017-2019 and eventually reunited beginning in 2023.

This pairing will be in Nashville as the Jets square off against the Titans on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

⮞ 6. Tom McCarthy, Robert Turbin, Tiffany Blackmon

Longtime CBS Sports announcer and current lead Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play broadcaster Tom McCarthy, in his 13th season with CBS Sports, is joined by newcomer and Super Bowl XLVII champion Robert Turbin as an analyst. Tiffany Blackmon handles the sideline duties for this team. Blackmon begins Year #4 with the NFL on CBS in 2026.

McCarthy, Turbin, & Blackmon get their 2026 schedule of games underway with Browns-Jaguars in Week 1 on Sunday, September 13 (1:00 PM ET).

⮞ 7. Chris Lewis, others TBD

TBD

Studio Coverage:

The NFL Today:

CBS will once again air an hour-long pregame show before live NFL game coverage every week called “The NFL Today”. This legendary pregame staple, which has been on the air since 1975, kicks off its 52nd season on Sunday, September 13.

The show will air weekly in this traditional 12:00 PM ET to 1:00 PM ET timeslot on Sunday afternoons.

Veteran sportscaster James Brown anchors the program, now in his 21st season at the helm of this iconic pregame show. Joining Brown are Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Cowher, starting his 20th season with the NFL Today, and Nate Burleson, back for his 10th season with the program. This year, “The NFL Today” is pleased to announce that Super Bowl XLVIII champion Russell Wilson and three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kyle Long have joined Brown, Cowher, and Burleson on the main desk. 

For a summary of CBS Sports’ 2026 NFL broadcast roster, please continue with the next section of this article.

2026 NFL on CBS Broadcasters:

Game Crews:

1. Jim Nantz/JJ Watt//Tracy Wolfson

2. Ian Eagle/Ross Tucker//Evan Washburn

3. Kevin Harlan/Trent Green//Melanie Collins

4. Andrew Catalon/Logan Ryan//AJ Ross

5. Spero Dedes/Adam Archuleta//Aditi Kinkhabwala

6. Tom McCarthy/Robert Turbin//Tiffany Blackmon

7. Chris Lewis/others TBD

Studio Team (“The NFL Today” — Sundays, 12:00 PM ET to 1:00 PM ET on CBS):

James Brown (host), Bill Cowher (analyst), Nate Burleson (analyst), Kyle Long (analyst), & Russell Wilson (analyst)

Rules Analyst:

Gene Steratore

You can check out this link for the full 2026 NFL on CBS broadcast schedule.

|| ■ 🛈 Sources: Awful Announcing (other sources to be added later) ||

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