NBA Releases 2026-27 Season Schedule, Including NBA Cup Format

The NBA has unveiled the complete schedule for its 2026-27 season, including the full slate of regular-season games and the detailed format for the Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Toronto Raptors will open their regular season at home on October 21 against the Chicago Bulls, marking the 14th time in 15 years they have begun the campaign at Scotiabank Arena.

The league announced the full 82-game schedule on Thursday, August 13, 2026, following the earlier release of the NBA Cup group stage matchups. The Raptors' first road game is scheduled for October 23 at Washington. Key home dates include back-to-back games against the reigning champion New York Knicks on November 15 and 17, a December 10 visit from Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and a March 10 matchup with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Toronto's schedule is particularly dense in January, with 17 games, including a six-game homestand. The team will play 15 back-to-back sets, seven of which involve no travel. Two games remain to be scheduled following the NBA Cup group play.

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