If you’re asking “What NBA games are on today?” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the league has nine matchups lined up for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with action running from early afternoon through a late West Coast tip.
The NBA calls this the 40th edition of its MLK Day tradition, a slate built to pair wall-to-wall basketball with a day of reflection, service, and community impact across the league.
NBA MLK Day schedule 2026: all 9 games (times, matchups)
All times Eastern (ET):
How to Watch/Stream Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks — 1:00 p.m. ET
Stream: Peacock (listed as Peacock on the main listings)
Also listed by NBC Sports: Peacock + NBCSN
How to Watch/Stream Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers — 2:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock
Local (OKC): FanDuel Sports Network OK (per listings)
How to Watch/Stream LA Clippers at Washington Wizards — 3:00 p.m. ET
TV (Wizards): Monumental Sports Network (MNMT / MNMT2)
TV (Clippers): FanDuel Sports Network SoCal
Stream: NBA League Pass (out of market)
How to Watch/Stream Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks — 5:00 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock
Local (Knicks/Mavs): MSG + KFAA-TV (per listings)
How to Watch/Stream Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs — 5:00 p.m. ET
TV (Jazz): KJZZ-TV / Jazz+
TV (Spurs): FanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Stream: NBA League Pass (out of market)
How to Watch/Stream Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers — 7:00 p.m. ET
TV (Pacers): FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
TV (76ers): NBC Sports Philadelphia
Stream: NBA League Pass (out of market)
How to Watch/Stream Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets — 7:30 p.m. ET
TV (Nets): YES
TV (Suns): Arizona’s Family 3TV / Suns Live
Stream: NBA League Pass (out of market)
How to Watch/Stream Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons — 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock
How to Watch/Stream Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors — 10:00 p.m. ET
TV (Heat): FanDuel Sports Network Sun
TV (Warriors): NBC Sports Bay Area
Stream: NBA League Pass (out of market)
Quick “how the day works” note: the slate is designed like a marathon — early window, mid-afternoon, primetime, then a late-night finish — with games stacked so fans can keep a stream on most of the day.
How to watch: NBC/Peacock windows + League Pass options
The NBA’s official MLK Day viewing guide says the day begins at 1 p.m. ET with Bucks-Hawks streaming on Peacock, and that NBC/Peacock will air three additional games. The rest of the slate is available via NBA League Pass (and local broadcasts depending on market).
NBC is also leaning into MLK Day with a first-ever quadruple-header on its platforms, according to NBC Sports coverage, with the broadcast windows starting at 1 p.m. ET and continuing into the evening.
MLK Day “more than a game” details: what the NBA promotes around the slate
On MLK Day, the NBA frames the schedule as more than standings and scores, a league-wide moment meant to amplify initiatives tied to equality, unity, justice, and service.
The league also points fans toward ways to participate off the court, including MLK Day service resources and volunteer opportunities it highlights on its MLK hub.
Key details:
- Date: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
- Total games: 9
- First tip: 1:00 p.m. ET (Bucks-Hawks)
- Last tip: 10:00 p.m. ET (Heat-Warriors)
- National windows: NBC/Peacock games, plus League Pass for the full slate
What NBA Games Are On Today? MLK Day 2026 Schedule, Times and How to Watch