NBA season opens Oct 20 with Knicks hosting 76ers tripleheader
The gist
The NBA season begins Oct. 20 with a tripleheader, as the Knicks host the 76ers.
The Knicks raise a banner after their first title in over 50 years.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026The NBA unveils specialty courts all 30 teams will use during NBA Cup games this season.
- Oct 16, 2026The 2026 NBA Opening Night Roster Watch is published, and the season is set to start with a tripleheader on Opening Night.
- Oct 19, 2026Rosters are set for NBA Opening Day at 5 p.m. ET.