Full 2026-27 Sixers schedule, with details, analysis and games of note

Key Points:

• The NBA released the full 2026-27 schedule, featuring 80 games per team plus two additional games after NBA Cup Group Play; the Philadelphia 76ers' season is highly anticipated due to major roster additions including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
• The Sixers have the fewest back-to-back games in three seasons, which is significant for managing Joel Embiid's and LeBron James' playing time and health, given Embiid's recent back-to-back restrictions and James' age.
• The Sixers will participate in the NBA Cup Group Play in Eastern Conference Group B, facing a challenging slate as they aim to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in four years.
• Key dates for the Sixers include their season opener on October 20 at Madison Square Garden, home opener with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on October 22, and notable matchups such as Christmas Day against the Lakers and multiple games against rivals like the Celtics and Knicks.
• The schedule favors the Sixers with extra games against lower-ranked Eastern Conference teams Charlotte and Chicago, and home-court advantages in series against Atlanta and Detroit, potentially aiding their push for a strong season performance.