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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

NBA announces 2026-27 season opening, NBA Cup, and holiday game schedules

The NBA has released the schedule for the 2026-27 season opening night, the NBA Cup group stage, and marquee holiday matchups. The New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers on October 30 to begin their NBA Cup title defense.

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Why It Matters

This schedule determines the dates and locations for major professional basketball games, affecting travel, broadcasting, and ticket availability for fans and teams.

Key Facts

  • The 2026-27 NBA season opens on October 20 at Madison Square Garden.
  • The NBA Cup group stage begins October 30 with the Knicks vs. 76ers.
  • The NBA Cup championship game is scheduled for December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  • The full 2026-27 season schedule will be released on Thursday at 3 p.m. EDT.
  • NBA Cup group stage games are scheduled for Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, and Nov. 27.
  • NBA Cup quarterfinals are Dec. 4-5; semifinals are Dec. 8-9.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day games are scheduled for January 18.
  • Presidents Day games are scheduled for February 15.
  • San Antonio and New Orleans will play games in Paris (Jan. 14) and Manchester (Jan. 17).

Who's Mentioned

organizationPhiladelphia 76ers“NBA team”organizationNew York Knicks“NBA team and defending NBA Cup champion”locationHinkle Fieldhouse“Site of the NBA Cup championship game”organizationNBA“League governing body”personLeBron James“NBA player”