The NBA will host a significant schedule of games to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026. Fans can anticipate an exciting quadruple-header on NBC, featuring some of the league’s biggest stars. Players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Brown, and Victor Wembanyama are set to take the stage.
MLK Day NBA Game Schedule 2026
On January 19, the basketball action will begin at 1 p.m. ET and last for over 12 hours. Here’s a detailed schedule of events for MLK Day:
- Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
TV: N/A
Stream: Peacock - Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV - Los Angeles Clippers at Washington Wizards
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: Monumental Sports Network; FanDuel Sports Network
Stream: NBA League Pass - Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks
Time: 5 p.m. ET
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV - Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs
Time: 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT)
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
TV: KJZZ-TV; FanDuel Sports Network
Stream: NBA League Pass - Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Xfinity Live!, Philadelphia
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia; FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
Stream: NBA League Pass - Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV: YES Network; Arizona’s Family 3TV
Stream: NBA League Pass - Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV - Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors
Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area; FanDuel Sports Network
Stream: NBA League Pass
Watch the NBA on MLK Day
Fans can enjoy a full day of basketball by streaming the games on platforms like Peacock, Fubo, and YouTube TV, ensuring they do not miss any of the action.
Prepare for a memorable MLK Day as the NBA showcases its best talent in a lineup filled with thrilling matchups and exciting moments.
