When does the NBA season start? When LeBron James makes his Sixers debut

September 30, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

With the addition of LeBron James, Jaylon Brown and others, this is the most anticipated season in recent memory for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The NBA legend and former finals MVP will join former MVP Joel Embiid, All-NBA guard Tyrese Maxey and second-year sensation V.J. Edgecombe on the Sixers roster in hopes the franchise can earn its first title since the Julius Erving and Moses Malone led-team in 1983?

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Here's when the possibly title run will begin:

When does the Sixers season start?

The 76ers will open the preseason on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. against the Boston Celtics.

When does the NBA season start?

The NBA season will tipoff on Oct. 20. Here are the Opening Night matchups:

Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 3 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)

Sixers Primetime games

The acquisition of James has put the franchise back in the NBA spotlight.

This season, Philadelphia will play a franchise-record and league-maximum 34 nationally televised games. Here's a look at some of the featured matchups:

Opening night: Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, 7 p.m. Oct. 20
Home opener: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m. Oct. 22
NBA Cup opener: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Christmas Day: Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, 5 p.m. Dec. 25
MLK Day: Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18

What jersey number will LeBron James wear with the Sixers?

The Sixers made it official on July 27 that James will wear No. 23.

How old is LeBron James?

James is 41 years old and is entering his 24th season in the NBA. He will turn 42 years old on Dec. 30.

How to buy LeBron James Sixers jersey

LeBron James jerseys are now available via the NBA's official retailer, Fanatics. They are for preorder only and will ship on or before Aug. 21. The "Swingman" jerseys cost $124.99, plus taxes and shipping. The "Fast Break" jerseys cost 74.99, plus taxes and shipping.

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Sixers season tickets

If you're looking for season tickets, you can still get them via the Sixers' website nba.com/sixers/tickets. But those are likely going quickly.

If you're looking for single-game tickets, you'll have to go through Ticketmaster.com, and you'll have to wait until mid-August. That's when the NBA schedule is expected to be released.

For now, the Sixers have announced two preseason games, including a home preseason game against the Celtics on Oct. 16. For that game, tickets on StubHub begin at $318 for upper-level seats. That's as of 3:20 p.m. on July 24. They increase dramatically from there.

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Projected Sixers starting lineup with LeBron James

With James signing with Philadelphia, the Sixers would potentially have one of the most talented starting lineups in the NBA. Here's what it might look it:

Sixers potential starting lineup

Joel Embiid, C
LeBron James, PF
Jaylon Brown, SF
V.J. Edgecombe, G
Tyrese Maxey, G

Sixers bench

Labaron Philon Jr., G
Anfernee Simons, G
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G
Caleb Love, G
Rayan Rupert, G
Dean Wade, F
Justin Edwards, F
Dominick Barlow, F
Jabari Walker, F
Adem Bona, C
Ariel Hukporti, C

Sixers preseason schedule

Oct. 5: 76ers vs. New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET
Oct. 8: 76ers at Brooklyn Net, 7:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 10: 76ers at Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET
Oct. 16 76ers vs. Boston Celtics, 7 p.m. ET

Sixers schedule

Oct. 20: 76ers @ New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET, NBC
Oct. 22: 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Oct. 24: 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Oct. 25: 76ers vs Detroit Pistons, 7:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 28: 76ers @ Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Oct. 30: 76ers vs New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Oct. 31: 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets, 6 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Nov. 2: 76ers vs Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m. ET
Nov. 4: 76ers @ Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Nov. 6: 76ers @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Nov. 8: 76ers @ Chicago Bulls, 3:30 p.m. ET
Nov. 10: 76ers vs Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET, NBC
Nov. 12: 76ers vs Toronto Raptors, 7 p.m. ET
Nov. 15: 76ers vs Indiana Pacers, 1 p.m. ET
Nov. 16: 76ers @ Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
Nov. 18: 76ers @ Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET
Nov. 21: 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks, 1 p.m. ET
Nov. 23: 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers, 7 p.m. ET
Nov. 25: 76ers vs Miami Heat, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN
Nov. 27: 76ers @ Indiana Pacers, 7:30 p.m. ET
Nov. 28: 76ers @ Houston Rockets, 8:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Dec. 1: 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies, 7 p.m. ET
Dec. 2: 76ers vs Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Dec. 12: 76ers vs Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m. ET
Dec. 14: 76ers @ Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Dec. 17: 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks, 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Dec. 21: 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. ET
Dec. 23: 76ers vs Houston Rockets, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Dec. 25: 76ers @ Los Angeles Lakers, 5 p.m. ET, ABC and ESPN
Dec. 27: 76ers @ LA Clippers, 9 p.m. ET
Dec. 29: 76ers @ Sacramento Kings, 10 p.m. ET
Dec 30: 76ers @ Phoenix Suns, 9 p.m. ET
Jan. 1: 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. ET
Jan. 4: 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m. ET
Jan. 6: 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Jan. 8: 76ers vs Miami Heat, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Jan. 10: 76ers @ Toronto Raptors, 6 p.m. ET
Jan. 12: 76ers vs Washington Wizards, 8 p.m. ET
Jan. 14: 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets, 7 p.m. ET
Jan. 16: 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves, 12:30 p.m. ET
Jan. 18: 76ers @ Atlanta Hawks, 2:30 p.m. ET, NBC
Tue, Jan. 19: 76ers vs Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. ET
Jan. 21: 76ers @ Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Jan. 23: 76ers @ Chicago Bulls, 5 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Jan. 25: 76ers vs LA Clippers, 7 p.m. ET
Jan. 27: 76ers vs Sacramento Kings, 7 p.m. ET
Jan. 28: 76ers @ New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET
Jan. 30: 76ers @ Miami Heat, 12:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Feb. 1: 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m. ET
Feb. 3: 76ers @ Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. ET
Feb. 5: 76ers vs Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Feb. 7: 76ers vs Boston Celtics, 7 p.m. ET, NBC
Feb. 8: 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets, 7 p.m. ET
Feb. 11: 76ers vs New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Feb. 13: 76ers @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Feb. 15: 76ers @ Dallas Mavericks, 2:30 p.m. ET, NBC
Feb. 17: 76ers vs Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m. ET
Feb. 25: 76ers @ Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
Feb. 27: 76ers @ New York Knicks, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
March 1: 76ers @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN
March 3: 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. ET
March 4: 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers, 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video
March 7: 76ers @ Boston Celtics, 1 p.m. ET, ABC
March 8: 76ers vs Utah Jazz, 7 p.m. ET
March 11: 76ers @ San Antonio Spurs, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
March 13: 76ers @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
March 15: 76ers vs Toronto Raptors, 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN
March 17: 76ers vs Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m. ET
March 18: 76ers @ Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV
March 21: 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs, 7:30 p.m. ET
March 23: 76ers @ Utah Jazz, 9 p.m. ET
March 24: 76ers @ Golden State Warriors, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN
March 26: 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. ET, NBA TV
March 28: 76ers @ Denver Nuggets, 10 p.m. ET, NBC
March 31: 76ers vs Golden State Warriors, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
April 2: 76ers @ Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. ET
April 4: 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks, 1 p.m. ET
April 6: 76ers @ Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. ET
April 8: 76ers @ Miami Heat, 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video
April 11: 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, 6 p.m. ET

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