ESPN and ABC unveil American Express NBA Tip-Off and NBA Christmas Day presented by State Farm broadcast schedules for the 2026-27 regular season

ESPN and ABC have announced their broadcast schedules for the 2026-27 NBA season, featuring the American Express NBA Tip-Off starting October 21, 2026, with the Minnesota Timberwolves hosting newly acquired LaMelo Ball visiting the Miami Heat, where Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his debut, followed by the Warriors vs. Lakers. The schedule continues October 22 with LeBron James' regular-season home debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a Western Conference clash between the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić and OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. ESPN and ABC will also broadcast NBA Christmas Day games presented by State Farm as part of their longstanding holiday tradition.