The 2026-2027 season marks the second year of the NBA’s new media deals. Now that the NBA TV schedule has been released, the national television slate is complete for the upcoming campaign.
Amazon, NBC, and ESPN have revealed their schedules for the new season, building on what was a very successful first year of the league’s new media deals. And now the NBA has unveiled the lineup for NBA TV.
The NBA TV lineup features 60 games, beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, Oct. 24, as LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers face the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns battle the Golden State Warriors.
Other schedule highlights include the NBA Mexico City Game, featuring the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers on Saturday, Nov. 7, and two games on New Year’s Eve: Spurs-Hornets at 1 p.m. ET and Knicks-Suns at 9 p.m. ET. Those games will be part of a stretch where NBA TV will air ten games nationally over the five-day span surrounding New Year’s Day from Dec. 30 through Jan. 3. You can view the full NBA TV schedule here.
Additionally, NBA TV will be returning its lineup of original programming after the league took over operations from TNT Sports last year.
NBA TV’s nightly show The Association will be back with host MJ Acosta-Ruiz, insider Chris Haynes, and analysts Darren Collison, Rudy Gay, and Robin Lopez as the main cast. The network will also be home to Coaches Corner, starring lead ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler, who will speak with coaches around the league and provide unique insights into strategies and philosophies around the sport.
Inside Practice will provide training camp access from teams including the 76ers, Timberwolves, and Warriors. Basketcast and The Warmup will also provide regular coverage throughout the NBA season with conversation around games. In addition to NBA content, the league network will once again showcase top international basketball, featuring leagues from Africa, Australia, France, and Germany.
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