The Golden State Warriors have released their 2026-27 regular season schedule, highlighting key dates for the upcoming campaign. The team's schedule is set to begin with an away game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, marking the second consecutive year and third time since 2021 that the Warriors will open their season against their Western Conference rivals.
This year's opener will notably feature Luka Doncic's Lakers, a shift from previous seasons dominated by LeBron James. The Warriors will play their first home game on October 23 against the Memphis Grizzlies, a matchup that will also serve as a test for rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 overall draft pick, against Memphis's Cam Boozer, selected fourth overall. Lendeborg, who earned Summer League MVP honors, will aim to prove his readiness for immediate rotation impact.
Historic Home Sellout Streak
November 6 marks a potential milestone as the Warriors could extend their home sellout streak to 611 consecutive games, surpassing the Chicago Bulls' streak and moving into fifth place in NBA history. The Warriors' streak began on December 18, 2012, at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Their opponent on this date, the Miami Heat, holds the active streak at 683 games. The Boston Celtics' streak of 662 games (1980-1995) and the Dallas Mavericks' all-time record of 1,005 games are also noted.
NBA Cup and Holiday Appearances
The Warriors will participate in the inaugural NBA Cup, with group stage games scheduled in November. Their first qualifier is at home against the Lakers on October 30, followed by road games against the Spurs (November 13) and Blazers (November 27), and a home game against the Kings (November 25) as part of Group C. Knockout rounds are scheduled from December 4-9; non-qualifiers will play regular season games from December 6-10.
For the 14th consecutive year and the 16th time in the past 17 seasons, the Warriors will be featured on Christmas Day, December 25. They are set to host the Denver Nuggets at 7:30 p.m. ET, a rematch of their 2023 contest. Golden State holds a 16-19 record all-time on the holiday.
Mid-Season Tests and Trade Deadline Evaluation
A demanding stretch of games awaits the Warriors in late January and early February, offering a key period for evaluating roster needs before the February 11 trade deadline. They will host the San Antonio Spurs on January 30 and February 1 before embarking on their longest road trip of the season, a six-game, three-time-zone journey from February 3 to 13. The trip concludes with a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden two days after the deadline.
Late Season Showdowns
March 24 and March 31 are circled for the Warriors' two matchups against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. These games come late in the season, offering a potential final opportunity to see the veteran stars face off. Both James, at 41, and Curry, at 38, missed significant portions of the previous season.
The Warriors face a challenging close to the regular season, playing seven of their final eight games on the road. This difficult stretch includes two back-to-back games in Oklahoma City and concludes with their 82nd game at home against the Utah Jazz on April 9. This demanding end to the schedule will test the team as they aim to secure a top-six seed and avoid the play-in tournament.