Cavaliers to face 76ers in season opener

The Oct. 22 contest will air nationally on ESPN.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Spida and the Cavs begin the 2026-27 NBA season vs. LeBron and the Sixers on Oct. 22 on ESPN! Via @NBA on X

What happened: The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin the 2026-27 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 22. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN.

Why it matters: The game will serve as the regular-season debut for a revamped Philadelphia 76ers roster that added LeBron James during the offseason. Cleveland enters the campaign following a multi-year contract extension for Donovan Mitchell.

What to watch: Both teams will finish their remaining preseason schedules before the October tipoff.

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