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NBA Cup 2026 opening day matchups and schedule
The NBA has announced the opening day schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup, the league's fourth annual in-season tournament. The inaugural opening day is set for October 30, 2026, and will feature high-profile matchups including the Knicks playing the 76ers for a second time and the Lakers traveling to face the Warriors. The NBA Cup will operate under a group stage format with additional details about groupings and the full schedule now available.
Key takeaways
- 1.The 2026 NBA Cup opening day is scheduled for October 30 and will feature marquee matchups between top teams
- 2.The Knicks-76ers and Lakers-Warriors games are among the featured opening day contests
- 3.This is the fourth annual in-season tournament for the NBA, with a group stage format determining tournament progression
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