Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 2026-27
The Lakers open the 2026-27 season at home on Wednesday, Oct. 21 against the Warriors, 7 PM PT (10 PM ET) on ESPN. The regular season runs through April 11, 2027, and on Christmas Day LeBron James and the 76ers come to Crypto.com Arena.
Every Lakers game, on the calendar you already use: tip-off in your time zone, the channel, and a watch link. When a game moves, so does your calendar.
| Oct 13 Tue | Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers | NBA TV | ||
| Oct 16 Fri | Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers | ESPN | ||
| Oct 21 Wed | Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers | ESPN | ||
| Oct 23 Fri | Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers | Local/Regional Broadcast | ||
| Oct 25 Sun | Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz | Local/Regional Broadcast |
Lakers 2026-27: games to circle
| Date | Game | Tip-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Golden State Warriors (opener) | 7 PM PT | ESPN |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs LA Clippers | 7 PM PT | Local TV |
| Tue, Oct 27 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | 8 PM PT | NBC, Peacock |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Golden State Warriors (NBA Cup) | 7 PM PT | Prime Video |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at San Antonio Spurs (NBA Cup) | 6:30 PM PT | Prime Video |
| Fri, Dec 25 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 2 PM PT | ABC, ESPN |
| Sat, Jan 30 | at New York Knicks | 5:30 PM PT | ABC |
| Sun, Feb 28 | at Dallas Mavericks | 12:30 PM PT | ABC |
Two of those you'll want on your calendar early. The opener is a late tip in the Eastern time zone (10 PM ET). The Christmas game is LeBron's first game in LA since he left for Philadelphia, at 2 PM PT, in the middle of the holiday.
See the NBA schedule 2026-27 and when the NBA season starts.
Where to watch Lakers games
Most Lakers games air on local TV in Los Angeles. National games are split by night: Peacock on Monday, NBC and Peacock on Tuesday, ESPN on Wednesday, Prime Video on Thursday (from January) and Friday, and ABC on weekends. Here's the full breakdown by night. In your SportsCal calendar, every Lakers game shows its channel and a link to watch.
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Lakers schedule FAQ
When do the Lakers play their first game of the 2026-27 season?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at home against the Golden State Warriors. Tip-off is 7 PM PT (10 PM ET) on ESPN.
Do the Lakers play on Christmas Day?
Yes. The Philadelphia 76ers visit at 2 PM PT (5 PM ET) on ABC and ESPN. It's LeBron James's first game in Los Angeles since joining the Sixers.
What channel are Lakers games on?
Most are on local TV in LA. National games are on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock and Prime Video. Every game in your calendar names the channel and links to it.
How do I add the Lakers schedule to my iPhone?
Tap Subscribe on this page and Apple Calendar adds every Lakers game as a subscribed calendar, in your time zone, that updates when games move. iPhone steps · Google Calendar steps.
Can I get only Lakers home games?
Yes. Use the Lakers home schedule.
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