Grizzlies 2026-27 Schedule Released: A New Era Tips Off Oct. 21
Say hello to the next era of Memphis basketball.
Say hello to the next era of Memphis basketball.
The NBA dropped the Grizzlies' 2026-27 schedule today, and honestly? This is the most excited we've been for a season opener in a while. Yes, it's a full rebuild but what Memphis got back is a genuinely thrilling young core to build around: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, and Cedric Coward are all still here, and now they're joined by Cam Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick out of Duke (and yes, Carlos Boozer's kid), who arrives with as much hype as any rookie this franchise has drafted.
Here's the full breakdown of the season ahead.
Home Opener: Wednesday, Oct. 21 vs. Utah
The Grizzlies tip off their 82-game season at home against the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m.. Cam Boozer's first regular-season game at FedExForum. It's also a bit of a reunion: Jaren Jackson Jr., now with Utah, is back in Memphis for the opener, which happens to be the Jazz's only trip to FedExForum this season. Preseason kicks off even earlier, with home exhibition games against Orlando (Oct. 7) and Charlotte (Oct. 16).
MLK Day Game: Monday, Jan. 18 vs. Houston
Memphis hosts its 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game against the Houston Rockets, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers. Tip is 6:30 p.m. and it'll be broadcast on Peacock.
Emirates NBA Cup: Home Group Play Nov. 6 and Nov. 25
The Grizzlies' NBA Cup group play features home games against Oklahoma City (Friday, Nov. 6) and the LA Clippers (Wednesday, Nov. 25), with road group-play games at New Orleans (Nov. 13) and Minnesota (Nov. 27). The knockout rounds run Dec. 4-11, with the championship game at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11.
The Longest Homestand in Grizzlies History
Get ready to basically move into FedExForum: Memphis plays eight straight home games over 16 days from Feb. 3-18, heading into the 2027 All-Star break. The stretch includes Philadelphia (Feb. 3), a two-game series with Portland (Feb. 6, broadcast on Prime, and Feb. 8), Orlando (Feb. 10), the LA Clippers (Feb. 12), New York (Feb. 15), San Antonio (Feb. 17), and Boston (Feb. 18).
Worth noting for anyone keeping track of former Grizzlies and familiar faces: LeBron James (now with Philadelphia) comes through Feb. 3, and Ja Morant (now with Portland after this summer's trade) is in town Feb. 6 and Feb. 8. and Desmond Bane (now with Orlando) rounds it out on Feb. 10. Bane also gets an early preview back in Memphis during the preseason opener on Oct. 7.
The 2027 All-Star Game itself will be played Sunday, Feb. 21, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Still No Christmas or New Year's Game (Rude, Again)
Once again, Memphis didn't land a Christmas Day or New Year's Eve slot. The closest we get around the holidays is Toronto on Dec. 23 and San Antonio on Dec. 29.
A Few More Things Worth Knowing
- Warriors at home: Golden State visits FedExForum twice — Thursday, Nov. 19, and Monday, Dec. 14 (both 7 p.m.).
- Lakers at home: LA comes to Memphis Sunday, Nov. 29 (3 p.m.) and Tuesday, March 30 (7 p.m.).
- Reigning champs come to town: The Knicks, fresh off beating the Spurs for their first title since 1973, visit FedExForum Monday, Feb. 15, as part of that big February homestand.
- Season finale: Sunday, April 11 at Dallas. The last home game is Wednesday, April 7 vs. Washington.
- Road trip alert: The Grizzlies' longest trip of the year is a four-game, seven-day West Coast swing right out of the gate, Oct. 23-29, immediately following the home opener.
- One true road game: Friday, Feb. 26, when Memphis "hosts" San Antonio at Austin's Moody Center as part of the Spurs' Austin series.
A Sweet Way to Announce It
The Grizzlies didn't just drop a PDF and call it a day. They teamed up with patients from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (the team's official season partner) to help reveal the 2026-27 schedule, and it's, as you can imagine, adorable.
Tickets
Season tickets start at $17 a game. Call (901) 888-HOOP to get set up with an account executive. MVP members get presale access Monday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. CT, and single-game tickets go on sale to everyone Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. CT at grizzlies.com (limit eight tickets per game).
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