NBA Releases Key Dates for 2026-27 Season Schedule

The NBA has revealed its Opening Night and Christmas Day schedules for the 2026-27 season. Opening Night on October 20th will feature LeBron James' debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks. The Christmas Day lineup includes five games, notably a Western Conference Finals rematch between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, and James' return to play the Los Angeles Lakers. This announcement sets the stage for the upcoming season.