The Toronto Raptors are set to kick off the NBA season at home for the 14th time in the last 15 years. The NBA unveiled the complete 2026-27 schedule, with the Raptors starting their campaign on Oct. 21 against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena. Following this, Toronto will hit the road for their first away game against the Washington Wizards two days later.
Among the notable matchups at home, the Raptors will face the reigning champions, the New York Knicks, in back-to-back games on Nov. 15 and 17. Additionally, fans can look forward to witnessing clashes against Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10 and Canadian sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder on March 10.
January will be the busiest month for the Raptors, with a total of 17 games scheduled, including a six-game stretch at home. This season, Toronto will also play 15 back-to-back games, seven of which won’t require any travel arrangements.
The team’s schedule includes 80 out of 82 games, with two matches yet to be finalized post the group stage of the in-season NBA Cup tournament. However, the Raptors have once again been omitted from the prestigious Christmas Day lineup, marking their absence since their last appearance in 2019 as the defending NBA champions.