# 2026-27 NBA season schedule developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/202627-nba-season-schedule-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-13T20:35:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In late July, the Miami Heat released their five‑game preseason slate, running from October 3 to October 16, 2026, with a neutral‑site opener in Quebec City against the Toronto Raptors. The schedule also listed match‑ups with the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic, and noted the team’s roster constraints and a possible veteran signing. The announcement also paid tribute to former point guard Goran Dragic, who announced his retirement.

A week later, NBA insider reports indicated that the league’s full 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule – all 1,230 games – would be released the following week. Attention turned to the Heat’s opening regular‑season game against the Milwaukee Bucks, featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, while Lakers fans awaited marquee match‑ups. The upcoming schedule release was expected to shape ticket markets and set the calendar for the new season.

Following the release, the Miami Heat confirmed their 2026-27 regular season schedule, which includes 25 national television appearances—a significant increase from five the previous year—following the blockbuster trade acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The season is set to begin on October 21 at the Kaseya Center with a nationally televised game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Other key dates include a Christmas Day matchup against the Boston Celtics and a November 18 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which will see former Heat players Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis return to Miami. The 80-game schedule concludes on April 11, 2027, with broadcasts distributed across ESPN, Prime Video, ABC, NBC, and Peacock.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Miami Heat announce 2026-27 schedule with 25 national TV games

The Miami Heat's 2026-27 NBA schedule features 25 national TV games, including a Christmas Day matchup against the Boston Celtics, following the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-heat-announce-2026-27-schedule-with-25-national-tv-games

### 2026-08-05: NBA to Release 2026-27 Schedule Next Week, Highlighting Heat and Lakers

The NBA will publish the full 2026-27 regular‑season schedule next week, with Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers fans eyeing key dates such as the Heat‑Bucks matchup and the Lakers‑76ers games featuring Giannis

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nba-to-release-2026-27-schedule-next-week-highlighting-heat-and-lakers

### 2026-07-30: Miami Heat preseason schedule announced ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

The Miami Heat unveiled a five‑game 2026‑27 preseason schedule, including a Quebec City neutral‑site game versus the Raptors, and are considering signing Klay Thompson while honoring retiring veteran Goran Drag

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-heat-preseason-schedule-announced-ahead-of-2026-27-nba-season

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