NBA 2026-27 Season: Prime Video Announces 26 Primetime Games in Italy
Amazon Prime Video has added new regular-season matchups to its 2026-27 NBA broadcast calendar in Italy, bringing the total number of primetime games exclusively available to local Prime subscribers to 26 at no extra cost.
When does the new primetime broadcast schedule begin for viewers in Italy?
The expanded primetime lineup starts on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 22:00 with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Utah Jazz. This matchup establishes a regular Sunday evening window for Italian fans throughout the regular season.
Which teams and marquee matchups appear most frequently on the calendar?
The schedule features several of the league’s top franchises and star players. Victor Wembanyama and the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs are slated for four appearances, while LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers feature in five games. Additional highlights include an Eastern Conference clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers on November 15, 2026. A double-header is scheduled for March 14, 2027, featuring the Boston Celtics visiting the New York Knicks at 17:00, followed by the San Antonio Spurs playing the Oklahoma City Thunder at 19:30. Another afternoon fixture takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2027, with the Washington Wizards facing the New York Knicks at 18:00. Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets travel to play the San Antonio Spurs on February 28, 2027, and the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets on March 28, 2027.
Who makes up the Italian commentary team for the 2026-27 season?
The broadcast crew covering the games for Italian audiences includes Alessandro Mamoli, Mario Castelli, Matteo Gandini, and Tommaso Marino. The roster adds two new commentators, Giorgia Sottana and Mitchell Poletti.
What additional NBA coverage accompanies the regular-season games on Prime Video?
These newly added fixtures complete a broader package for the 2026-27 season. That coverage features exclusive streaming of the Emirates NBA Cup 2026, including the Championship Game on December 11 from Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University, alongside exclusive broadcasts of the NBA Paris and Manchester Games in January 2027. The package also covers the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament, selected first- and second-round playoff games, exclusive live coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals, and delayed broadcasts of the NBA Finals. Fans can also access full-season coverage via an additional NBA League Pass subscription available directly through the platform.
| Date | Time (CET) | Visiting Team | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | 22:00 | Los Angeles Lakers | Utah Jazz |
| 15 November 2026 | 19:00 | Indiana Pacers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 30 January 2027 | 18:30 | Philadelphia 76ers | Miami Heat |
| 28 February 2027 | 19:00 | Denver Nuggets | San Antonio Spurs |
| 7 March 2027 | 19:00 | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
| 14 March 2027 | 17:00 | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
| 14 March 2027 | 19:30 | San Antonio Spurs | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 20 March 2027 | 18:00 | Washington Wizards | New York Knicks |
| 4 April 2027 | 19:00 | Atlanta Hawks | Philadelphia 76ers |
The opening tip-off between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers on October 25, 2026, marks the immediate start of the primetime schedule.