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LeBron's 76ers Debut: Ring Chase Begins!
19 Oct
Summary
- LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers for his debut.
- He will play his first game against the New York Knicks.
- The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock at 7 PM ET.
LeBron James will officially debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. He chose Philadelphia, accepting a veteran minimum salary, to team up with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid in pursuit of another NBA championship.
His first game will be a high-profile contest against the reigning champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This game is part of a star-studded NBA Opening Night triple-header, with broadcast coverage provided by NBC and Peacock.
The 2026 NBA Opening Night schedule also features the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the San Antonio Spurs. NBA games will be streamed on Peacock throughout the 2026-2027 season.
