Tue, Oct 20
3:00 PM ET
Official
3:00 PM ET
Boston CelticsAwayBOS
at
Detroit PistonsHomeDET
Tue, October 20th at 3:00 PM EDT
TBA
Little Caesars Arena
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NBA Games on October 20, 2026
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Quick answer
3 NBA games on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3 NBA games are scheduled on October 20, 2026.
Games
3
Teams playing
6
National TV
0
Arenas
3
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NBA games on October 20, 2026
Boston CelticsAwayBOS
Detroit PistonsHomeDET
Tue, Oct 20
7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Philadelphia 76ersAwayPHI
at
New York KnicksHomeNYK
Tue, October 20th at 7:00 PM EDT
TBA
Madison Square Garde
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9:30 PM ET
Official
9:30 PM ET
Oklahoma City ThunderAwayOKC
at
San Antonio SpursHomeSAS
Tue, October 20th at 9:30 PM EDT
TBA
AT&T Center
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TV & streaming
Where to watch NBA games on October 20
TV listings are still to be announced
The games are confirmed, but no broadcaster is listed yet. Check again closer to tipoff because national and local assignments can change.
Why this date matters
2026-27 NBA Opening Night
Opening Night starts the 2026-27 regular season with a three-game national slate. It is the first night that regular-season standings and records begin to count.
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NBA games to watch on October 20
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3:00 PM ETTBA
BOSatDETBoston Celtics at Detroit Pistons
Little Caesars Arena
7:00 PM ETTBA
PHIatNYKPhiladelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
Madison Square Garde
9:30 PM ETTBA
OKCatSASOklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs
AT&T Center
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NBA games on October 20, 2026 FAQ
How many NBA games are on October 20, 2026?
3 NBA games are scheduled on October 20, 2026.
What channel are the NBA games on on October 20, 2026?
No TV or streaming provider is listed yet for the scheduled games on October 20, 2026. Check again closer to tipoff because broadcast assignments can change.
What time do NBA games start on October 20, 2026?
Each matchup above shows the tipoff in your browser's timezone. Eastern Time remains underneath so you can compare it with U.S. broadcast listings.
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Why is October 20, 2026 important on the NBA schedule?
Opening Night starts the 2026-27 regular season with a three-game national slate. It is the first night that regular-season standings and records begin to count.