NBA Schedule December 2026
The 2026-27 NBA regular season runs from October 20, 2026 to April 11, 2027: 1,230 games, 82 for each of the 30 teams. Pick a month, or a team to see only its games. Tip-off times are Eastern Time with your own time underneath; national TV is listed for every game, and results appear as soon as games end.
December 2026 NBA Schedule · 172 games
Tuesday, December 1 8 games
Wednesday, December 2 9 games
Thursday, December 3 5 games
Saturday, December 12 8 games
Sunday, December 13 6 games
Monday, December 14 11 games
- 7:00 PM
Nets@
PistonsLocal TV - 7:00 PM
Raptors@
HornetsLocal TV - 7:00 PM
76ers@
MagicPeacock, NBCSN - 7:30 PM
Wizards@
CelticsLocal TV - 8:00 PM
Heat@
BullsLocal TV - 8:00 PM
Warriors@
GrizzliesLocal TV - 8:00 PM
Bucks@
MavericksLocal TV - 8:30 PM
Knicks@
RocketsLocal TV - 9:00 PM
Timberwolves@
JazzLocal TV - 9:00 PM
Hawks@
SunsLocal TV - 10:00 PM
Pelicans@
LakersLocal TV
Tuesday, December 15 2 games
Wednesday, December 16 13 games
- 7:00 PMWizards@CelticsESPNESPN App
- 7:00 PMWarriors@
PacersLocal TV - 7:00 PM
Cavaliers@MagicLocal TV - 7:00 PM
Clippers@HornetsLocal TV - 7:00 PMSuns@PistonsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMMavericks@NetsLocal TV
- 7:30 PM
Spurs@RaptorsLocal TV - 8:00 PM
Kings@
ThunderLocal TV - 8:00 PMJazz@BullsLocal TV
- 8:00 PMHeat@GrizzliesLocal TV
- 8:00 PMKnicks@PelicansLocal TV
- 8:30 PMBucks@RocketsLocal TV
- 9:30 PMLakers@TimberwolvesESPNESPN App
Thursday, December 17 3 games
Friday, December 18 12 games
- 7:00 PMThunder@HornetsLocal TV
- 7:00 PMClippers@HeatPrime VideoStreaming only
- 7:00 PMKnicks@WizardsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMMagic@NetsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMWarriors@RaptorsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMJazz@CelticsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMCavaliers@PistonsLocal TV
- 8:00 PMLakers@TimberwolvesLocal TV
- 8:00 PMBulls@SpursLocal TV
- 8:00 PMSuns@BucksLocal TV
- 8:00 PMKings@PelicansLocal TV
- 8:00 PMRockets@GrizzliesLocal TV
Saturday, December 19 4 games
Sunday, December 20 10 games
Monday, December 21 10 games
- 7:00 PM76ers@HornetsLocal TV
- 7:00 PMKnicks@CavaliersPeacock, NBCSN
- 7:00 PMKings@MagicLocal TV
- 7:30 PMBulls@HeatLocal TV
- 7:30 PM
Trail Blazers@NetsLocal TV - 8:00 PMSuns@TimberwolvesLocal TV
- 8:00 PMGrizzlies@PelicansLocal TV
- 8:00 PMBucks@SpursLocal TV
- 10:00 PMPacers@LakersLocal TV
- 10:30 PM
Nuggets@ClippersLocal TV
Tuesday, December 22 3 games
Wednesday, December 23 15 games
- 7:00 PMHornets@MagicLocal TV
- 7:00 PMPistons@HawksLocal TV
- 7:00 PMCavaliers@WizardsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMTrail Blazers@CelticsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMSpurs@NetsLocal TV
- 7:30 PMBulls@HeatLocal TV
- 7:30 PMJazz@KnicksLocal TV
- 7:30 PMRockets@76ersPrime VideoStreaming only
- 8:00 PMThunder@PelicansLocal TV
- 8:00 PMTimberwolves@BucksLocal TV
- 8:00 PMRaptors@GrizzliesLocal TV
- 9:00 PMPacers@SunsLocal TV
- 10:00 PMNuggets@LakersPrime VideoStreaming only
- 10:00 PMMavericks@KingsLocal TV
- 10:30 PMWarriors@ClippersLocal TV
Friday, December 25 5 games
Saturday, December 26 8 games
Sunday, December 27 12 games
- 3:30 PMThunder@RocketsLocal TV
- 6:00 PMWizards@CavaliersLocal TV
- 6:00 PMHornets@HeatLocal TV
- 6:00 PMBucks@MagicLocal TV
- 6:00 PMNets@KnicksLocal TV
- 6:00 PMJazz@KingsLocal TV
- 7:00 PMTrail Blazers@PistonsLocal TV
- 7:00 PMHawks@SpursLocal TV
- 8:00 PMPacers@NuggetsLocal TV
- 8:30 PMTimberwolves@WarriorsLocal TV
- 9:00 PMGrizzlies@LakersLocal TV
- 9:00 PM76ers@ClippersLocal TV
Monday, December 28 4 games
Tuesday, December 29 9 games
Wednesday, December 30 6 games
Thursday, December 31 9 games
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2026-27 NBA Season Key Dates
NBA Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026-27 NBA season start?
The 2026-27 regular season starts on October 20, 2026.
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season end?
The last regular-season games are on April 11, 2027. The Play-In Tournament and the playoffs follow.
How many games are in an NBA season?
Each team plays 82 regular-season games, 41 at home and 41 on the road, for 1,230 games in all. NBA Cup group games count toward that total; the NBA Cup championship game does not.
When is the 2027 NBA All-Star Game?
The 2027 All-Star Game is on Sunday, February 21 in Phoenix, at Mortgage Matchup Center; All-Star Weekend starts February 19.
When is the 2026-27 NBA trade deadline?
The trade deadline is Feb 11, 2027, at 3 PM ET.
How can I see one team's schedule?
Pick the team in the Team menu above; the choice stays while you change months. Each team page also has its full 82-game schedule with TV channels and results.
Are NBA game times in Eastern Time?
Yes. Every tip-off is listed in Eastern Time, with your own local time shown under each upcoming game.