NBA Finals rematch at MSG tips off 2026 NBA on Christmas Day action

The NBA has announced its 2026 Christmas Day schedule, featuring five games for the 2026-27 season. The headlining matchup is a NBA Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden, with the defending champion New York Knicks hosting the San Antonio Spurs. The star-studded slate also features LeBron James returning to Los Angeles, along with other champions and MVPs including Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokić.