When does the 2026-27 NBA season start?
The NBA season starts on Tuesday, October 20. NBC and Peacock will host a first-of-its-kind tripleheader featuring three different games to open the season [1], [2].
What happened
- Oct 14, 2026
NBC Sports reveals its commentator assignments for the first two weeks of the season [1].
- Oct 20, 2026
The NBA season officially begins with a tripleheader of games [1], [2].
What you need to know
The first game on Oct. 20 is Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET [1].
The second game on Oct. 20 is Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET [1].
The final opening game on Oct. 20 is Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET [1].
Games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock [1], [2].
The sources do not list the full schedule beyond the first two weeks of the season.
Background
The 2026-27 season marks the second year of the NBA's return to NBC and Peacock [2].
NBC Sports has expanded its broadcast team to include several new analysts, including Doc Rivers, Reggie Miller, and Carmelo Anthony [1].
Questions people ask
Where can I watch the NBA season opener?
The opening tripleheader will be available on NBC and Peacock [1].
Who is providing the studio analysis for the tip-off games?
Studio analysts include Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony, with Maria Taylor hosting [1], [2].
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