The NBA 26/27 season is set, with American Express NBA Tip-Off 2026 beginning on Tuesday, 20 October. Following one of the busiest off-seasons in recent years, the league returns with reshaped rosters, renewed rivalries and a full slate of marquee dates already worth marking.
Whether you follow the entire league or only your favourite team, fans can stay connected throughout the season with ECAL.
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A Reshaped League
The 2025/26 season, which ended with the New York Knicks lifting the title, set the stage for a summer of significant movement. Several franchises enter the new campaign looking markedly different:
- LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers. After eight seasons with the Lakers, the four-time MVP signed with Philadelphia in free agency for his 24th NBA season, pairing with Joel Embiid.
- Jaylen Brown joins the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2024 Finals MVP was traded from Boston, ending his nine-season partnership with Jayson Tatum and forming a new-look core alongside LeBron and Embiid.
- Paul George joins the Boston Celtics. As part of the Jaylen Brown trade, George moves to Boston along with a package of draft picks.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the Miami Heat. The two-time MVP moves from the Milwaukee Bucks to Miami in a landmark trade.
- Kawhi Leonard joins the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi returns to the franchise where he won the 2019 NBA Championship, following a trade from the LA Clippers.
- Ja Morant joins the Portland Trail Blazers. A two-time All-Star, former All-NBA selection and Rookie of the Year, Morant begins a new chapter in Portland.
Opening Night
The season tips off on Tuesday, 20 October. The defending champion Knicks raise their banner and host the 76ers in the Philadelphia debuts of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, with the Celtics visiting the Pistons and a Western Conference Finals rematch between the Spurs and Thunder rounding out the tripleheader.
Christmas Day
The five-game Christmas Day slate (Friday, 25 December) is headlined by a 2026 Finals rematch, with the Knicks hosting the Spurs. Also on the bill: Heat at Celtics, 76ers at Lakers in LeBron’s return to Los Angeles, Thunder at Timberwolves and Nuggets at Warriors.
Revenge Games Worth Marking Early
Several relocated stars face their former clubs across the season:
- LeBron James returns to Los Angeles with the 76ers on Christmas Day, 25 December.
- Jaylen Brown returns to Boston with the 76ers, 21 January.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Milwaukee with the Heat during AWS NBA Rivals Week, 28 January.
- Ja Morant returns to Memphis with the Trail Blazers, 6 February.
- Key Dates for the 2026/27 Season
Mark these dates in your calendar:
- Opening Night: Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
- Emirates NBA Cup: Group Play from 30 October, Championship on 11 December 2026.
- Christmas Day slate: Friday, 25 December 2026.
- AWS NBA Rivals Week: 26 to 30 January 2027.
- NBA All-Star 2027: 19 to 21 February 2027, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Regular season finale: Sunday, 11 April 2027.
How to Sync the NBA 26/27 Schedule to Your Calendar
Adding the NBA 26/27 Schedule to your calendar takes just a few steps:
- Visit the official NBA calendar page at nba.ecal.com and click Add to Calendar.
- Choose the full league schedule, or select an individual team.
- Pick your preferred calendar provider, including Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Microsoft Outlook, and confirm your subscription.
Fans can choose to follow the full league schedule or only the teams they want to track, with fixtures automatically kept up to date throughout the season. Each entry also includes Tap to Watch links, taking you directly to where the game is available to watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026/27 NBA season begin?
Opening Night is Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with a tripleheader headlined by the Knicks hosting the 76ers.
Who plays on Christmas Day?
Five games: Spurs at Knicks, Heat at Celtics, 76ers at Lakers, Thunder at Timberwolves and Nuggets at Warriors.
Can I add just one team’s games to my calendar?
Yes. Through ECAL you can sync the full league schedule or select individual teams.
Will my calendar update if a tip-off time changes?
Yes. Once connected, the schedule stay updated automatically, including any broadcast time changes.
When is the 2027 NBA All-Star Game?
The All-Star Game is on 21 February 2027, part of a weekend running from 19 to 21 February in Phoenix, Arizona.
How can I keep track of every game?
Fans can sync the full NBA schedule or select individual teams through ECAL. Once connected, the schedule appear directly in their preferred calendar and stay updated throughout the season.
Sync the NBA 26/27 Schedule To Your Calendar
