NBA Opens 2026 Season With DAZN Games Across 11 Teams

The 2026-27 NBA regular season begins October 20, with 11 teams scheduled to make their first appearances on DAZN over the following five days. According to DAZN's published schedule, coverage starts October 21, featuring six teams as fans begin following the new basketball campaign through the streaming platform.

The opening night features three games, including the defending champion New York Knicks hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. DAZN's initial coverage follows the next day, with matchups spread across several teams and venues.

On October 21, the Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks, while the Washington Wizards welcome the Milwaukee Bucks. The Brooklyn Nets face the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center, the Indiana Pacers visit the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Memphis Grizzlies host the Utah Jazz.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons make their first appearances on DAZN on October 23. The Timberwolves visit the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. ET, while the Pistons play the Miami Heat at 8 p.m. ET.

The schedule continues October 24, when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET and the San Antonio Spurs visit the Dallas Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET.

The Knicks make their first DAZN appearance October 25, hosting the Magic at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET.

DAZN's published schedule lists the first available game for each of the 11 teams, with tipoff times varying by matchup. The October 21 games begin at 7 p.m. ET in Orlando and Washington, followed by the Brooklyn-Charlotte game at 7:30 p.m.

ET and the Indiana-New Orleans and Memphis-Utah matchups at 8 p.m. ET.

The platform offers live games in 1080p full HD, game highlights, full-game replays, season and game statistics, and video-on-demand programming. DAZN also lists FanZone, a feature that lets viewers participate in live chat and polls during games, although the company notes that some features may not be available at the start of the season.

Live access depends on the team's subscription options and applicable broadcast restrictions. DAZN states that some nationally televised games may be unavailable live because of blackout restrictions, while subscription prices vary by franchise.

Fans can also watch selected games without immediately purchasing a full-season subscription. For the 2026-27 campaign, DAZN lists 22 free regular-season games for the Indiana Pacers and 15 each for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and San Antonio Spurs.

Some team subscriptions include a seven-day free trial for new customers, according to DAZN. Free-game schedules and trial eligibility vary by team, and access conditions depend on the relevant subscription offering.

DAZN supports streaming through its app on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and computers. Viewers can watch at home or while traveling, provided they have an appropriate internet or mobile data connection.