NBA on ABC Schedule, Dates, Game Times, How to Watch on ABC Channel

NBA on ABC Regular Season TV Schedule 2026-27, Dates, Game Times, How to Watch on ABC Channel

ABC remains the premier network home for high-profile NBA games in the 2026-27 season. The network’s slate features big Saturday and Sunday afternoon windows, a full Christmas Day marathon, and several marquee primetime matchups throughout the year.

From holiday showcases to late-season rivalry games, ABC delivers some of the most-watched regular-season basketball on national television.

How to Watch NBA Games on ABC?


All listed games air live on ABC.

You can watch via traditional cable or satellite, the ABC app, or streaming services that carry local ABC stations (such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Fubo). Coverage typically includes pregame analysis and high-production national broadcasts.

NBA Christmas Day Schedule 2026-27

When: Monday, December 25 

Time (ET) Game Platforms

Dec. 25: San Antonio at New York, 12 PM ET

Dec. 25: Miami at Boston, 2:30 PM ET

Dec. 25: Philadelphia at Los Angeles Lakers, 5 PM ET

Dec. 25: Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 PM ET

Dec. 25: Denver at Golden State, 10:30 PM ET

Full 2026-27 NBA on ABC Schedule, Dates, Game Times, How to Watch on ABC Channel

Full ESPN and ABC Broadcast Schedule

Date Time (ET) Game Platforms

Week 1

Dec. 12: New York at Miami, 8:30 PM ET

Week 2: Christmas Day

Dec. 25: San Antonio at New York, 12 PM ET

Dec. 25: Miami at Boston, 2:30 PM ET

Dec. 25: Philadelphia at Los Angeles Lakers, 5 PM ET

Dec. 25: Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 PM ET

Dec. 25: Denver at Golden State, 10:30 PM ET

Week 3

Jan. 30: Philadelphia at Miami, 12:30 PM ET

Jan. 30: Denver at Oklahoma City, 3 PM ET

Jan. 30: San Antonio at Golden State, 5:30 PM ET

Jan. 30: Los Angeles Lakers at New York, 8:30 PM ET

Week 4

Feb. 6: Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 PM ET

Week 5

Feb. 13: Golden State at New York, 8:30 PM ET

Week 6

Feb. 27: Philadelphia at New York, 8:30 PM ET

Feb. 28: Denver at San Antonio, 1 PM ET

Feb. 28: Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas, 3:30 PM ET

Week 7

Mar. 6: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers, 8:30 PM ET

Mar. 7: Philadelphia at Boston, 1 PM ET

Mar. 7: Minnesota at Denver, 3:30 PM ET

Week 8

Mar. 13: Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8:30 PM ET

Mar. 14: Boston at New York, 12 PM ET

Mar. 14: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 2:30 PM ET

Key Marquee Matchups on ABC


ABC’s 2026-27 schedule highlights several standout games: 

A complete five-game Christmas Day slate featuring top teams from both conferences  

Multiple high-profile Knicks, Lakers, and 76ers appearances  

Strong Western Conference clashes involving the Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs, and Warriors  

Classic rivalries such as Knicks-Celtics and Lakers-Spurs

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