Lakers, 76ers, and Spurs each land maximum 34 national TV games in 2026-27 NBA season
The NBA's 2026-27 national TV schedule gives the Lakers, 76ers, and Spurs the league-maximum 34 appearances each.
Three NBA franchises have each been awarded the maximum number of nationally televised games for the 2026-27 season: the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs, each slotted for 34 appearances. The Knicks are also reported to share that maximum figure, according to Forbes. Games will be distributed across five broadcast and streaming platforms — ABC, ESPN, NBC Sports, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video — reflecting the NBA's current multi-network rights landscape. The national TV schedule serves as one of the league's clearest signals of which franchises it expects to draw the largest audiences. Earning the maximum allocation means a team appears in prime broadcast windows throughout the regular season, from marquee Sunday afternoon games to primetime weeknight slots. The 2026-27 season represents a continued era of expanded media partnerships for the NBA, with the league's rights now split among Disney properties, NBCUniversal platforms, and Amazon — a structure that spreads inventory across traditional broadcast, cable, and streaming for the first time at this scale.
Why it matters
National TV allocations directly affect league revenue sharing and franchise visibility, and the 34-game maximum signals which teams the NBA is banking on to anchor its multi-platform broadcast deals. Fans of these teams can expect their games to be widely accessible across multiple services throughout the season.
What's next
Full schedule details, including specific game dates and broadcast assignments for each matchup, are expected to be available through the individual team and league schedule releases.
Key facts
- Lakers, 76ers, and Spurs each received 34 national TV games — the league maximum — for 2026-27
- The Knicks are also reported to have earned the maximum allocation of 34 national TV appearances
- Games will air across five platforms: ABC, ESPN, NBC Sports, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video
- The multi-network deal marks the first NBA season with rights split among Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon at this scale
- The national TV schedule is determined by the NBA and reflects which franchises it projects will draw the largest viewership
Bias & framing notes
All three sources agree on the core facts for the Lakers, 76ers, and Spurs. Forbes is the only source to name the Knicks as also reaching the maximum, which the others do not mention. The Yahoo source focuses narrowly on Lakers-specific scheduling rather than the league-wide picture, while Yardbarker and Forbes provide broader context. No sources conflict on the 34-game figure.
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