🏀 Official 2026–27 Season Tip-Off
NBA Opening Night 2026 Schedule & Channels
The 2026–27 NBA season begins on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with a marquee tripleheader on NBC and Peacock, featuring the Knicks banner ceremony and WCF rematch.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Broadcast Networks: NBC / Peacock
🏀 Opening Night Matchup Lineup
Game 1 • 3:00 PM ET•Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Boston CelticsATDetroit Pistons
Matchup Spotlight: Season Tip-Off Game 1
📺 NBC / Peacock Find Tickets
Game 2 • 7:00 PM ET•Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Philadelphia 76ersATNew York Knicks
Matchup Spotlight: Knicks Championship Banner & Ring Ceremony
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Game 3 • 9:30 PM ET•Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Oklahoma City ThunderATSan Antonio Spurs
Matchup Spotlight: Western Conference Finals Rematch
📺 NBC / Peacock Find Tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I watch NBA Opening Night on Peacock?
Peacock will stream all three Opening Night games live. Subscribers can watch via the Peacock app on Smart TVs, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, iOS, and Android.