Sixers have two more nationally-televised holiday games on the schedule
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to dominate holiday TV slots, but the NBA's schedule release has fans wondering what's behind the shift.
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The Philadelphia 76ers will have two nationally-televised games on holiday dates this season, a surprise given the NBA's usual rotation of marquee matchups. The announcement comes as part of the 2026-27 season schedule release, which has sparked curiosity about the league's strategy.
The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, USA Today, and CBS Sports all covered the schedule release, with CBS Sports noting key dates for the upcoming season. The NBA has not yet specified the reasoning behind the 76ers' prominent holiday slots.
The league's decision to feature the 76ers on these high-profile dates raises questions about the team's marketability and the NBA's broader scheduling priorities.
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- Knicks, 76ers, Spurs take spotlight as NBA releases 2026-27 schedule Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- The showdowns and reunions highlighting the NBA’s 2026-27 season nbcnews.com · 1d ago
- NBA schedule release live updates: Latest news ahead of today’s announcement for 2026-27 season The New York Times · 1d ago
- Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Can’t Wait for 76ers Showdown on Opening Night Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Want to attend LeBron James' first games as a 76er? See ticket prices USA Today · 1d ago
- NBA schedule release: 10 key dates to circle for 2026-27 season from big returns to rivalries renewed CBS Sports · 1d ago
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Which teams will the 76ers play in their nationally-televised holiday games?
The NBA has not yet specified the opponents for the 76ers' holiday games.
How many nationally-televised games will the 76ers have in total this season?
The NBA has not yet specified the total number of nationally-televised games for the 76ers this season.
What other key dates did CBS Sports highlight in the 2026-27 NBA season schedule?
CBS Sports noted big returns and renewed rivalries among the key dates for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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