This is your one-stop NBA scoreboard for the 2026-27 season. Final scores post here as games are played, organized by date, so you can catch up on last night’s slate and see what is on deck. The regular season tips off on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and preseason games are underway now. Bookmark this page and check back each morning for the latest results.
How This Page Works
Final scores appear here as games wrap, updated daily through the preseason, regular season, and into the playoffs. Team names link to each team’s full printable schedule, and the standings update separately on our daily NBA standings page. For tip times and the national broadcast slate, use the TV links below.
Quick Facts
- Regular season opens: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Opening night: Celtics at Pistons, 76ers at Knicks, Thunder at Spurs (NBC)
- Preseason: Underway now ahead of the October 20 tip-off
- NBA Cup final: December 11, 2026 in Indianapolis
- Christmas Day: Five games on December 25, 2026
- Updated: Daily, with final scores by date
Opening Night: Tuesday, October 20
The season opens with a three-game national slate on NBC. Final scores will post here once the games are played.
| Matchup | Tip (ET) | TV | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | 3:00 PM | NBC | – |
| Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks | 7:00 PM | NBC | – |
| Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs | 9:30 PM | NBC | – |
Daily Scores
Once the season is underway, this section fills in each morning with the previous day’s final scores, grouped by date. Check back daily for the full slate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 NBA season start?
The regular season opens on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with three games on NBC: the Celtics at the Pistons, the 76ers at the Knicks, and the Thunder at the Spurs. Preseason games are being played now in the lead-up.
How often are scores updated?
Daily. Final scores post here each morning for the previous day’s games, grouped by date, through the preseason, regular season, and playoffs.
Where can I see the standings?
Our 2026-27 NBA standings page tracks the conference and division races, games back, and the play-in picture, updated daily.
What games are on Christmas Day 2026?
The NBA has five games scheduled for Christmas Day, December 25, 2026, headlined by a Finals rematch between the Knicks and Spurs. Final scores will post here that day.
