The 2026-27 NBA national TV schedule spreads across ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video in year two of the league’s media deal. The signature dates are already set, and the complete every-game national grid arrives with the full schedule release. Below are the announced signature national games, the networks breakdown, and a printable, updated as the full slate lands.
2026-27 NBA National TV: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 11, 2026
- Networks: ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video
- Opening night: October 20 on NBC and Peacock
- Christmas Day: five games on ABC and ESPN
- European games: Spurs and Pelicans in Paris (Jan 14) and Manchester (Jan 17)
- Complete grid: updates with the full schedule release
Opening Night National TV Games (October 20)
| Date | Time | Matchup | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3:00 PM | Celtics at Pistons | NBC / Peacock |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 7:00 PM | 76ers at Knicks | NBC / Peacock |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 9:30 PM | Spurs at Thunder | NBC / Peacock |
Christmas Day National TV Games (December 25)
| Date | Time | Matchup | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25 | 12:00 PM | Spurs at Knicks | ABC / ESPN |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 2:30 PM | Heat at Celtics | ABC / ESPN |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 5:00 PM | 76ers at Lakers | ABC / ESPN |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 8:00 PM | Thunder at Timberwolves | ABC / ESPN |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 10:30 PM | Nuggets at Warriors | ABC / ESPN |
NBA Europe Games (January)
| Date | Time | Matchup | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 14 | TBD | Spurs vs Pelicans (Paris) | NBC / Peacock |
| Sat, Jan 17 | TBD | Spurs vs Pelicans (Manchester) | NBC / Peacock |
2026-27 NBA National TV Networks
This is year two of the NBA’s media agreement, so national windows are split across five outlets. Disney carries games on ABC and ESPN, including the Christmas quintupleheader and the NBA Finals. NBC returns to the NBA with games on NBC and streaming on Peacock, and holds opening night. Amazon Prime Video carries a weekly national package plus a share of the NBA Cup. The complete every-game breakdown, network by network, is added here when the full 2026-27 schedule drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What networks show NBA games in 2026-27?
National 2026-27 NBA games air on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video under the league’s current media deal, alongside local regional broadcasts.
What are the NBA opening night national TV games?
Opening night, October 20, airs on NBC and Peacock: Celtics at Pistons, 76ers at Knicks, and Spurs at Thunder.
What NBA games are on national TV on Christmas?
Five games on ABC and ESPN: Spurs at Knicks, Heat at Celtics, 76ers at Lakers, Thunder at Timberwolves, and Nuggets at Warriors.
When is the complete 2026-27 NBA national TV schedule available?
The signature national dates are set now, and the complete every-game national TV grid is added here when the full 2026-27 schedule is released.
More 2026-27 NBA Coverage
Go deeper: the full 2026-27 NBA schedule and printables, the opening night schedule, the Christmas Day schedule, and our schedule-release recap.
