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How to Watch LeBron James & the Philadelphia 76ers on Peacock This Season (SCHEDULE)

One of the NBA's biggest stars gets one last ride with a new team this fall, and Peacock's got a front-row seat.

By Matthew Jackson
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Key Takeaways

  • LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal in 2026, calling it his final NBA team and creating one of the biggest storylines of the 2026–2027 season.
  • Philadelphia’s season on NBC and Peacock begins October 20 with a primetime matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks, airing live at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Peacock will stream multiple 76ers regular-season games throughout the 2026–2027 season, with select matchups also airing on NBC and Telemundo, and potential playoff coverage if the team advances.

This fall, the NBA on NBC returns with weekly games across NBC and Peacock, giving you a front-row seat to pro basketball's biggest stars as they compete for a shot at the NBA Finals. 

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For more than two decades now, LeBron James has been one of the biggest names in the league, and one of the most identifiable superstars in NBA history. Last summer, he announced his last ride, a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers where, with the help of stars like Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, he hopes to earn one last NBA title before retirement. 

LeBron's shift from Los Angeles to Philly, and his declaration that he's reached his last team, means that his time with the 76ers ranks among the most-anticipated storylines of the 2026-2027 NBA season. That means you'll want to tune in, so here's a quick guide to when you'll be able to catch LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Peacock. 

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How to stream Philadelphia 76ers games this season

Like every other NBA on NBC game during the 2026-2027 NBA regular season, LeBron James and the 76ers' games will stream live on Peacock. If you've got a subscription, and NBC Sports is covering the games, you'll be able to catch them live on all your Peacock-enabled devices, beginning with the first night of the season on October 20, and continuing all the way through the spring of 2027. And if James' 76ers do well, you'll be able to stream select NBA playoff games too. 

LeBron James wearing his Philadelphia 76ers jersey standing on a white step and repeat.

Every Philadelphia 76ers game on Peacock in the 2026-2027 season

Want a quick guide to every 76ers game you'll be able to stream on Peacock? Here's a list of all of Philadelphia's regular season NBA on NBC dates (all times Eastern).

  • Tuesday, October 20 | Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks | 7 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Tuesday, November 10 | Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Monday, December 14 | Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic | 7 p.m. ET | Peacock
  • Tuesday, January 12 | Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Monday, January 18 | Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks | 2:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Sunday, February 7 | Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
  • Monday, February 15 | Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks | 2:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock
  • Monday, March 1 | Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 p.m. ET | Peacock
  • Monday, March 15 | Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. ET | Peacock
  • Sunday, March 21 | San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
  • Sunday, March 28 | Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets | 10 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

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How to watch LeBron James in the 2026-2027 NBA season

Since James is in Philadelphia now, if you want to watch him play you'll have to keep close tabs on everything the 76ers are up to this season. For a complete schedule of the team's games, you can check out their team page at NBC Sports, but it all starts with the NBA on NBC.

James and the 76ers will take the court as part of NBC Sports' NBA Tipoff tripleheader on Tuesday, October 20. The 76ers will face the defending NBA Champions, the New York Knicks, live in primetime, beginning at 7 p.m. live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

When did LeBron James join the Philadelphia 76ers?

James announced his move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers in July of 2026, after the conclusion of the 2025-2026 NBA season. Though he'd considered various options, including retirement, James noted that he felt he had "more to give" to the game, and signed a two-year deal in Philly that he believes will be his last run with any team in the NBA.

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