2026–27 NBA season

The 2026–27 NBA season is the upcoming 81st season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season is expected to begin in October 2026, and end in April 2027. The fourth edition of the in-season NBA Cup tournament is planned to be held in November and December 2026. The 2027 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for February 21 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The play-in tournament is then planned to be played in April 2027 followed by the playoffs the next day, and conclude with the NBA Finals in June.