The NBA has set the stage for the 2026-27 regular season, with Opening Night scheduled for October 20, 2026 and three matchups officially on the calendar.
For New York basketball fans, the night will carry extra significance.
The Knicks Begin Their Title Defense at Madison Square Garden
The New York Knicks will raise their 2026 NBA championship banner before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
New York won its first NBA championship since 1973 earlier this year, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP after helping lead the Knicks to the title.
Now the Knicks begin their title defense against Philadelphia in one of the biggest games on the opening-night schedule.
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Three Games Open the NBA Season
The Knicks-76ers matchup is part of a three-game Opening Night schedule.
The Boston Celtics visit the Detroit Pistons, followed by Philadelphia at New York.
The final game features the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the San Antonio Spurs, a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
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More Major Dates Ahead
Opening Night is only the beginning of a packed NBA calendar.
The Emirates NBA Cup begins group play on October 30, while the league's Christmas Day schedule includes several major matchups:
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San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
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Miami Heat at Boston Celtics
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Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves
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Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors
With the defending champions opening at Madison Square Garden and major matchups already on the schedule, the countdown to the new NBA season is officially underway.
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