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NBA announces 2026 national TV schedule on ESPN/ABC, NBC, Prime

The NBA's 2026-27 national TV schedule is out, with more games on broadcast TV than ever before.

By · Published August 14, 2026  02:27 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  06:32 UTC

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The NBA released the 2026-27 national television schedule featuring an increased number of games on broadcast networks ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Prime. Teams subsequently shared their individual schedules on social media platforms alongside projections for team win-loss records.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: The NBA's 2026-27 national TV schedule is out, with more games on broadcast TV than ever before.
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Awful Announcing was first to report that the league will air games on ESPN/ABC, NBC, and Prime. The NBA will have 14% more games on broadcast TV this season, according to Sports Business Journal and Deadline. The Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, and Lakers will each appear the most on national TV, according to Yahoo Sports.

The season will kick off with a Prime Friday featuring the Knicks-Celtics rivalry and a Rockets-Spurs showdown. The NBA's 2026-27 national TV schedule is set. The league will air 90 games on ABC and NBC, up 14% from the prior year.

The Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, and Lakers will each appear the most on national TV. The season will kick off with a Prime Friday featuring the Knicks-Celtics rivalry and a Rockets-Spurs showdown.

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The obvious questions

Which teams will appear the most on national TV?

The Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, and Lakers will each appear the most on national TV.

How many games will be aired on ABC and NBC?

ABC and NBC will air 90 games, up 14% from the prior year.

When will the NBA season start?

The NBA season will kick off with a Prime Friday featuring the Knicks-Celtics rivalry and a Rockets-Spurs showdown.

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