One preseason tune-up against Boston, then Philadelphia on the road to open it for real. The 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule builds slowly through the fall before it turns genuinely demanding in the new year — a three-game Western swing in early February, and then a full five-game true road trip that touches four time zones in March.
Here is the complete 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule with dates, times and television information.
2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Preseason Schedule
Full 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule
2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | at PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs BrooklynRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs MinnesotaRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs WashingtonRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs Oklahoma CityRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Oklahoma CityPaycom Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs PhiladelphiaRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Saturday | vs New YorkRocket Arena | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at CharlotteSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at MiamiKaseya Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs DallasRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs ChicagoRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs MemphisRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs IndianaRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs MiamiRocket Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs IndianaRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs Golden StateRocket Arena | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs San AntonioRocket Arena | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Wednesday | at OrlandoKia Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs UtahRocket Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs New YorkRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Wednesday | at WashingtonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs WashingtonRocket Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at BostonTD Garden | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Thursday | vs LA ClippersRocket Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at CharlotteSpectrum Center | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at HoustonToyota Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs TorontoRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at OrlandoKia Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs DenverRocket Arena | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at MinnesotaTarget Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at MemphisFedExForum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs DetroitRocket Arena | 12:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Thursday | at BrooklynBarclays Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at DallasAmerican Airlines Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at New OrleansSmoothie King Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs DetroitRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs New OrleansRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at UtahDelta Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at PhoenixMortgage Matchup Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at PortlandModa Center | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs OrlandoRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs TorontoRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at IndianaGainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs PhoenixRocket Arena | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs MilwaukeeRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs MilwaukeeRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs SacramentoRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at BostonTD Garden | 7:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Monday | vs PhiladelphiaRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Thursday | vs PortlandRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs AtlantaRocket Arena | 5:30 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Tuesday | at DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Thursday | at LA ClippersIntuit Dome | 10:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at LA LakersCrypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at SacramentoGolden 1 Center | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at Golden StateChase Center | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at DenverBall Arena | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs ChicagoRocket Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs HoustonRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs LA LakersRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs MiamiRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Wednesday | at BrooklynBarclays Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs BostonRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | vs CharlotteRocket Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs BrooklynRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at San AntonioFrost Bank Center | 7:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at IndianaGainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs AtlantaRocket Arena | 6:00 PM ET— |
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Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule Breakdown
A Five-Game West Coast Road Trip Closes the Middle of March
This is the defining stretch of the 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule. From March 11 to March 18, Cleveland plays five straight true road games out West against the LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Sacramento, Golden State and Denver — all inside eight days with no home games in between.
A Smaller Preview Trip in Early February
From February 1 to February 4, the Cavaliers play three straight true road games against Utah, Phoenix and Portland — a shorter version of the same travel pattern that repeats in March.
Four Cup Nights Games in a Month
Cleveland’s Cup Nights slate (East Group B) runs from November 6 to November 25 and includes home games against Philadelphia and Indiana plus road games at Miami and New York.
Key Series on the Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule
Cleveland cavaliers vs Knicks
The cleveland cavaliers vs knicks series is one of the densest on the schedule. Home cleveland cavaliers vs knicks meetings land on November 7 and December 21. Road cleveland cavaliers vs knicks games are set for November 11 and November 25. That four-game cleveland cavaliers vs knicks slate includes three meetings inside a three-week window in November alone.
Toronto raptors vs Cleveland cavaliers
The toronto raptors vs cleveland cavaliers series spreads across the winter. The first toronto raptors vs cleveland cavaliers home game is January 5. A road toronto raptors vs cleveland cavaliers contest follows on January 29, then another home meeting on February 9 and a quick road turnaround on February 12. Four total toronto raptors vs cleveland cavaliers dates give both teams repeated looks.
Pacers vs Cleveland cavaliers
The pacers vs cleveland cavaliers series includes home meetings on November 20 and December 1, plus road games at Indiana on February 10 and April 9. Those four pacers vs cleveland cavaliers matchups are spread from early Cup Nights through the final weeks of the season.
Celtics vs Cleveland cavaliers
The celtics vs cleveland cavaliers series opens with a road game at Boston on December 28. Another road celtics vs cleveland cavaliers meeting lands on February 26, and the final celtics vs cleveland cavaliers contest is a home date on April 1. Three total celtics vs cleveland cavaliers games will help define the Eastern Conference picture.
Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers Games
Confirmed early networks include ESPN, Prime Video, Peacock, NBC, NBC Sports Network and more. Most other games remain TBA and will be assigned closer to the season. Local and national broadcasts will cover the bulk of the Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 season open?
Cleveland opens the regular season on the road against Philadelphia on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
How many Cup Nights games do the Cavaliers play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers Cup Nights slate includes four games against Philadelphia, Miami, Indiana and New York.
How many times do the Cavaliers play the Knicks?
There are four cleveland cavaliers vs knicks meetings on the schedule.
What is Cleveland’s toughest road trip in 2026-27?
The toughest stretch runs from March 11 to March 18 — five straight true road games against the LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Sacramento, Golden State and Denver.
Where can I find the full Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule with dates, times and TV information appears above.
