NewsKTLA 5October 26, 2026Los Angeles County
Media outlet highlights rare 'Sports Equinox' with games across major leagues on Monday
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A rare 'Sports Equinox' occurs on Monday as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL all schedule games on the same night. The rare occurrence has happened only 32 previous times since 1971. Major matchups include a World Series game, Monday Night Football, and numerous games across hockey and basketball.
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Sports fans gain a rare evening featuring simultaneous broadcast options across four major professional sports leagues.
Key Facts
- A rare Sports Equinox takes place when the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL all host games on Monday night.
- The first Sports Equinox occurred on Oct. 17, 1971, and the phenomenon has happened only 32 other times prior to this instance.
- The World Series Game 3 features the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field.
- The Monday Night Football matchup features the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
- The Philadelphia Eagles play without quarterback Jalen Hurts due to blood clots.
- The NHL features a three-game slate on Monday night.
- The NBA hosts nine games on Monday night.
- The WNBA Finals series between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream is tied 2-2.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDeVonta Smith“Wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.”OrganizationMLB“One of the Big Four sports leagues playing on Monday night.”OrganizationEdmonton Oilers“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationNew York Rangers“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationNHL“One of the Big Four sports leagues playing on Monday night.”PersonMarist Lufau“Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys.”OrganizationPhiladelphia Eagles“NFL team playing on Monday Night Football.”OrganizationDetroit Red Wings“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“MLB team playing in Game 3 of the World Series.”PersonDrew Shelton“Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.”OrganizationCalgary Flames“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationToronto Maple Leafs“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationNFL“One of the Big Four sports leagues playing on Monday night.”PersonRobert Gasser“Starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.”OrganizationAtlanta Dream“WNBA team playing in the WNBA Finals.”PersonDee Winters“Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys.”PersonAngel Reese“Player for the Atlanta Dream.”PersonGabby Williams“Player for the Golden State Valkyries.”OrganizationLos Angeles Kings“NHL team playing on Monday night.”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“MLB team playing in Game 3 of the World Series.”OrganizationVancouver Canucks“NHL team playing on Tuesday night.”PersonDontayvion Wicks“Wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Mentioned in the context of the National League Championship Series.”OrganizationClippers“NBA team playing on Wednesday.”PersonJalen Hurts“Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.”OrganizationThe Athletic“News outlet reporting on the rarity of the Sports Equinox.”PersonKaVontae Turpin“Wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.”OrganizationTrail Blazers“NBA team playing on Tuesday.”OrganizationLakers“NBA team playing on Tuesday.”OrganizationWNBA“Professional sports league with games in the final stage of the season.”OrganizationAnaheim Ducks“NHL team playing on Tuesday night.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.”OrganizationDallas Cowboys“NFL team playing on Monday Night Football.”PersonTy Jerome“NBA player leading the league in scoring.”PersonSaquon Barkley“Running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.”OrganizationNBA“One of the Big Four sports leagues playing on Monday night.”OrganizationGolden State Valkyries“WNBA team playing in the WNBA Finals.”PersonLuka Dončić“NBA player for the Lakers.”OrganizationMLS“Professional sports league with no matches scheduled for Monday night.”