NBA schedule for Christmas Day released: These iconic fixtures you wouldn't want to miss

The NBA has released the schedule for Christmas Day, and the fixtures will blow your mind. The 2026-27 season tips off with a triple-header, which includes some big-time matchups.

The Christmas Day fixtures are stunning, and you wouldn't want to miss those. A rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals opens the day, with the defending champion Knicks hosting Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

NBA unveils star-studded 2026 Christmas Day schedule which will blow your mind

Miami Heat is set to face the Boston Celtics while Philadelphia 76ers play Los Angeles Lakers, where transferred-signed LeBron James will face his former team and son Bronny James. James makes his return to Los Angeles to face his former team in what is expected to be one of the day’s marquee games.

Oklahoma City Thunder will face Minnesota Timberwolves as two Western Conference contenders renew their rivalry. Denver Nuggets will face Golden State Warriors as Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry headline the nightcap in San Francisco.

The schedule highlights several high-profile offseason moves, including James’ arrival in Philadelphia and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s addition to Miami, while giving fans a rare chance to see many of the league’s top talents on the holiday.