Here is the full National Basketball Association schedule for Jan. 1 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NBA schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 4:20 a.m.

January 2 brings one of the busiest NBA nights of the week. Playoff contenders are looking to hold their spots, while struggling teams search for momentum. Injuries continue to shape the slate and betting lines show clear favorites in several games.

The Clippers enter 2026 with the league’s longest active winning streak (five games). They have the league’s easiest January schedule regarding opposing defenses, with seven of their 15 games against teams that enter 2026 in the bottom seven defensively. That includes two games each against the Jazz (29th) and Wizards (30th).

On December 29 and December 30, you'll get four NBA on NBC matchups spread out across two doubleheaders, so let's take a closer look at the final week of the year's basketball lineup! RELATED: The Full 2025-2026 NBA Schedule of Games Coming to NBA on NBC and Peacock

The NBA wraps up the year with a full slate of games on December 31, giving fans plenty of storylines to follow heading into the new year. From star-driven matchups to teams looking to build momentum,

The NBA and Christmas have been interlinked since the first slate of holiday games debuted in 1947. Check out this year's schedule and fun facts now.

It’s the Thunder vs. Trail Blazers tonight in Oklahoma City. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

There is a limited five-game NBA regular season schedule on New Year's Day, which begins at 6 p.m. ET and has the last tip at 10:30 p.m. ET.