NBA sets Jersey Day for Oct. 19 ahead of Tuesday tip-off on NBC and Peacock

American Express NBA Tip-Off coverage starts Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. ET.

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Rock your favorite jersey for NBA Jersey Day (10/19) and share it on social media to help welcome in a new NBA season! @ Via @NBA on X

What happened: The NBA scheduled its annual NBA Jersey Day fan promotion for Monday, Oct. 19, encouraging supporters to share team jerseys on social media ahead of opening night.

Why it matters: The promotional push leads directly into American Express NBA Tip-Off for the 2026-27 season, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. ET across NBC and Peacock.

What to watch: NBA Jersey Day takes place Monday before the 2026-27 regular-season broadcast window opens Tuesday afternoon.

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